Accessibility and support for people with disabilities

L’Oréal is fully committed to promoting accessibility and championing the inclusion of people with disabilities, both visible and invisible. By 2025, we aim to increase the representation of employees with disabilities to 2% globally, underscoring our commitment to inclusive recruitment, retention, and workplace adaptation. Our comprehensive strategy focuses on making our physical and digital environments accessible, ensuring that every employee and consumer can fully engage with our products and services. The group is particularly committed to digital accessibility, promoting platforms, websites and applications designed for everyone. We partner with international organizations such as the Valuable 500, leading efforts to share best practices and advance global disability inclusion.

We also prioritize mental health and well-being through initiatives that support our employees and communities, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. This holistic approach reflects L’Oréal’s unwavering commitment to creating a truly inclusive, supportive, and equitable workplace and marketplace for all.

L'Oréal for Youth: A global program for youth employment

At L’Oréal, we are committed to building a world where young people have equal access to education and employment opportunities. Through our global initiative, L’Oréal For Youth (L4Y), we bring young talents into the heart of our business. Recognizing that not everyone has the privilege of a strong support system or industry connections, L4Y aims to bridge the gap between formal education and the job market.

We provide mentorship, internships, and training programs designed to empower the next generation of leaders. In 2023, we have created over 25,000 professional opportunities for people under 30, and engaged more than 100,000 young people through employability activities. By partnering with other companies, NGOs, and governments, we aim at expanding our impact and supporting youth employability on a global scale.

L'Oréal for All Generations, the new program for all ages

By 2035, half of Europe’s population will be over 45, and 70% of future the jobs of the future do not yet exist. As L'Oréal embraces these demographic and technological changes, we are committed to being the most inclusive, inspiring, and innovative company, where everyone has a place, regardless of age or experience.

Launched in 2022, L'Oréal For All Generations is our global initiative to promote intergenerational collaboration and lifelong employability. Inspired by the GENERACIONES initiative in Spain, this program focuses on promoting diversity, adapting health and well-being initiatives, and developing employability at all career stages. It also supports smooth transitions to retirement and provides opportunities for continued engagement through alumni networks. From e-learning on intergenerational topics to specialized health assessments and digital skills training, we ensure that all employees, from entry level to retirement, can grow and thrive. L'Oréal For All Generations is our commitment to making the intergenerational dimension a true driver of growth and innovation.

Promoting diversity and inclusion

L'Oréal is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion as a core aspect of its global business. The company's strategy is built on key principles and actions designed to foster an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse nature of the markets it serves. As a result, L'Oréal strives to ensure that its workforce represents the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences of its global customer base. This includes efforts to create teams that are inclusive of all life experiences and backgrounds, which enhances creativity, innovation, and business success.

The company has also launched numerous initiatives to promote inclusivity within the workplace.These include comprehensive training programs on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and the creation of employee resource groups that support various dimensions of diversity, such as gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identity.

L'Oréal’s diversity and inclusion efforts are not limited to a single region but are implemented across all the countries where it operates. These initiatives are adapted to local contexts, ensuring they are relevant and impactful in different cultural settings. To ensure the Group is meeting its goals, it regularly monitors its progress through various metrics and reports. This transparency helps L’Oréal to remain accountable and continuously improve its practices. This approach to diversity and inclusion is not just about meeting legal or ethical standards but is seen as a key driver of innovation and success in the global beauty industry.

We stand for all women around the world

L'Oréal is deeply committed to the empowerment of women around the world, and reflects this commitment through a wide range of impactful initiatives. At the heart of this mission is the L’Oréal Fund for Women, a charitable foundation launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This fund specifically targets highly vulnerable women, supporting over 400,000 women and girls directly and indirectly through partnerships with more than 100 NGOs in 30 countries.

Beyond philanthropy, L'Oréal's brands are at the forefront of advocacy for women's rights and empowerment. These brands use their influence to address critical issues such as domestic and sexual violence, provide support to victims, and create educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for women. For example, initiatives such as YSL Beauty’s "Abuse is Not Love" campaign against intimate partner violence, L’Oréal Paris’s "Stand Up" initiative against street harassment, demonstrate the brand's active role in societal change.

The Group is also committed to women's economic empowerment through its Solidarity Sourcing program. In 2023, this program has enabled 42,571 women from vulnerable communities, including those involved in the production of raw materials like shea and argan, to gain employment and secure a decent income. The program also supports female entrepreneurs, single mothers, and victims of violence, providing them with sustainable economic opportunities