Organizational Strategy - Sustainable Development - L'Oréal

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L’ORÉaL’s eNVIRONMeNTaL ObJeCTIVes
L’oréal is committed to reducing its industrial waste by 50% between 2005 and 2015, also its Co 2 emissions and water consumption. Thanks
to the operations teams, the group has already reduced its Co 2 emissions by 29% in absolute value, its water consumption by 23% and its
production of waste per finished product by 26%.
> For more information, see:
- the messages from Jean-Paul agon, Chairman and Chief Executive officer, and Sara ravella, Executive Vice-President Communication,
Sustainability and Public affairs, respectively, on pages 2 and 3 of the Sustainable Development report.
- the Environment part of the report (pages 18 to 27).
- the Strategy sheet.
UNITeD NaTIONs GLObaL COMPaCT
Our commitments
L’oréal has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact since 2003 and a member of the French network under the Global
Compact (Forum des amis du Pacte Mondial) [Forum of Friends of the Global Compact].
Progress report
Within its sphere of influence, L’oréal supports and implements the ten basic Human rights principles, the right to work, environmental
standards and the fight against corruption.
We collaborate closely with the following associations and major institutions to advance their practice and exchange experience.
n International Chamber of Commerce anti-corruption commission
n Global Council on Business Conduct, The Conference Board
n Ethics and Compliance officers association
n International Business Ethics Institute
n Institute of Business Ethics
n Cercle d’éthique des affaires
environment, health and safety
L’oréal has long been committed to environmental protection and mitigating climate change, as stipulated in its Environment, Health and
Safety Policy (EHS).
L’oréal uses internationally recognised systems, including ISo 14001, for environmental management.
our global ESS audit programme evaluates our progress and the conformity of our practices to ESS policies and standards. We also
conduct audits on our suppliers’ sites.
Production
Since 2005, to protect and promote biodiversity, L’oréal has adopted an approach consistent with the Convention on Biodiversity and the
recommendations of the International Chamber of Commerce on wild flora and fauna threatened with extinction (CITES).
biodiversity
L’oréal undertakes to promote efficient operation and quality manufacturing. The company has therefore invested significant sums in its
installations and cutting-edge technologies, that contribute greatly to reducing its footprint, wherever possible, in accordance with the
aims of its environmental protection programme.
So far as research and innovation are concerned, our constant commitment to sustainable development goes from the eco-design of
products, the application of “green chemistry” products in formulation processes and a growing expertise in the sourcing of natural and
organic products and respect for the environment.
COLLabORaTION WITH GROUP sUPPLIeRs ON eNVIRONMeNTaL IssUes
L’oréal considers that its suppliers’ Co 2 emissions form part of its extended environmental footprint and that they must work together, to
succeed in reducing them.
a member of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) since 2003 and of the CDP logistics chain leadership collaboration project since
2007, L’oréal continues to encourage its suppliers to measure and manage their Co 2 emissions.
In 2011, 48 suppliers responded positively to an invitation from L’oréal to also join the CDP. This number is above the average for members
of the CDP, both in number and in rate of participation. The group maintains an on-going dialogue with its suppliers to understand their
approach for the resolution of questions relating to sustainable development.
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