Safeguard Nature
Protecting and preserving nature for ecosystems that sustain us all.
Nature is a source of inspiration for our business, providing the raw materials that fuel our innovation, while reminding us of our responsibility to protect and preserve natural ecosystems.
Our 1,600 ingredients sourced from 350 plant species highlight our reliance on a healthy and diverse ecosystem. As we transition to more bio-based ingredients, we are committed to responsible and sustainable sourcing. To guide our nature-related actions, we adopt the three pillars of the conservation hierarchy: Avoid, Reduce, Restore & Regenerate while aiming at transforming the overall systems our value chain depends on. We are investing in partnerships and solutions that safeguard biodiversity and regenerate landscapes.
Water is another critical focus of our nature pillar. We are committed to responsible water stewardship throughout our value chain and across our communities. This includes optimizing our industrial processes and resource use, as well as creating products that help consumers require less water for their everyday beauty and hygiene needs - especially in water-stressed regions.
These interconnected efforts on biodiversity and water are essential for enhancing climate adaptation while strengthening ecosystem services for improved community resilience.
Our ambitions on biodiversity
By 2030, we will aim to
90%
Sustainably source at least 90% of biobased materials used in formulas and packaging
75%
Source over 75% of ingredients from nature* or from recycled materials in formulas
Regenerate more land than our footprint to enhance the health and resilience of our priority ecosystems
Our ambitions on water
By 2030, we will aim to
100%
Use 100% recycled or reused water for industrial purposes in our factories
Offer water-saving products or technologies to enable consumers in water-stressed markets to meet their hygiene and beauty needs
Policies define our fundamental principles and standard operating procedures. They complement and round out L’Oréal for the Future KPIs. They outline how we work and guide decision-making across the organization. More information here.
To check out our performance and the latest annual results please visit ESG Performance.
*from plant or mineral sources