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L’Oréal Climate Emergency Fund
It is estimated that climate-driven disasters have increased five-fold over the past 50 years1.
The L’Oréal Climate Emergency Fund launched in 2023 is a 15 million euro endowment fund aimed at supporting communities in the most exposed areas by enabling expert partner organizations to help them prepare for and recover from climate disasters.
The funds are directed towards two types of actions: ‘Prepare,’ to help minimize the impact of climate disasters before they occur, through disaster planning and early warning systems; and ‘Repair,’ to restore essential infrastructures and vital services such as healthcare, housing and access to food and water when disaster strikes.
The fund builds on L’Oréal Groupe’s longstanding commitment to address growing humanitarian and environmental challenges.
Our Partners
The first two L’Oréal Climate Emergency Fund recipients are The Solutions Project, a US-based non-profit organization and Start Network, a global alliance of more than 80 local, national and international NGOs, that both work with people on the frontline to provide early and effective responses when and before humanitarian crises strike.
Recognizing the growing impact of climate change on health, the L’Oréal Climate Emergency Fund supported two innovative initiatives in 2024:
In India, a program with Climate Resilience for All and India's Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) addresses the health and livelihood risks faced by informal women workers due to extreme heat. This program provides parametric insurance, offering financial support during periods of extreme temperatures, enabling women to stay home during the hottest hours. It also includes direct cash assistance and an early warning system to further enhance their resilience.
Meanwhile, in Kenya, we work with Slum Dwellers International (SDI), Basic Needs, Columbia University, the Kenyan Health Ministry, and the University of Nairobi to strengthen the mental health of young people in the face of climate-related disasters. This initiative trains young leaders to provide peer support and foster emotional resilience within their communities, creating a scalable model that integrates mental health into locally-led climate adaptation strategies.