Transparency on the Environmental Impact of our Products

L'Oréal Paris is committed to being more transparent about its products. We are continuously improving the impact of our products throughout their life cycle, including the formula, packaging, production and use phase, and we aim to give you transparent access to this data to allow you to make consumption choices that are more respectful of our planet.

L'Oréal for the Future: Our Manifesto

PRODUCTS' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The environmental impact score gives an accurate vision of the impact of a product by considering 14 planetary impact factors*, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water scarcity, ocean acidification or the impact on biodiversity. The impacts are measured at every stage of a product’s life cycle and calculated by looking not only at sourcing, production and transportation, but also consumer usage and packaging recyclability and presents it in a clear way.

Finally, additional information on the manufacturing conditions and the packaging of the product are detailed in the "Environmental Impact" section of each product description page, to provide 100% transparency on our products.

*carbon, waterscarcity, freshwater ecotoxicity, freshwater eutrophication, marine eutrophication, water acidification, fossil and mineral resources depletion, land transformation, terrestrial eutrophication, particulate matter, toxicity via environment, ionizing radiation, ozone depletion, and photochemical formation

MEASURING IMPACT ACROSS THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

DISCOVER OUR METHODOLOGY

This environmental impact labelling methodology is aligned with the European "Environmental Product Footprint" standards that aim to reduce the environmental impact of goods and services with a multi-criteria approach. The data is also verified by Bureau Veritas Certification, an independent auditor recognised worldwide.

- Click to find out more about the Methodology

- Access the Bureau Veritas verification statement here.

GLOSSARY

	CARBON FOOTPRINT The amount of greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂) released throughout a product’s life cycle, i.e. during the sourcing of ingredients, production of packaging, finished product manufacturing, transportation, usage and the waste management of its packaging. Did you know? On average, 70% of the carbon footprint of a shampoo comes from the energy needed to heat the water in your shower. The ELVIVE expert tip Just by decreasing the temperature of the water during rinsing your shampoo, you can flatten the hair cuticle, enhance shine from your hair and also help to reduce your impact on the environment.
	WATER FOOTPRINT The amount of water used throughout a product’s life cycle, i.e. including the water used during sourcing of ingredients, production of packaging, to manufacture the finished products in the factory, a product’s usage (e.g. shower) and the water needed to treat the wastewater. Did you know? On average, 60% of the water footprint of a shampoo or a conditioner comes from the use phase! This is why we’re working to improve the rinsability of our shampoos and conditioners. You can also choose leave-in conditioners, which are often better for the planet. The ELVIVE expert tip You can choose to save household water in lots of ways with Elvive as we have developed rinse-free cleansing and leave in products that can be used without any preliminary washing. Our dry shampoos can be used to postpone your next shampoo and our leave-in serums are ideal for taming, refreshing and styling between washes.
	RESPONSIBLE MANUFACTURING PLANT A manufacturing plant that, year after year, reduces its greenhouse gas (CO₂) emissions, water consumption, waste generation, and that contributes to the development of local employment - especially for people in vulnerable economic situations - and access to training for its employees. Did you know? L’Oréal Paris factories are committed to using 100% renewable energy by 2025, and we are committed to transforming to waterloop factories by 2030, meaning that all the industrial water is retreated, recycled and reused in a loop.
	CERTIFIED PAPER/CARDBOARD BY THE FSC™ OR PEFC* The paper or cardboard used in the product packaging comes exclusively from forests that are managed responsibly, in a way that protects biodiversity, and are independently certified by the FSC™. Did you know? At L’Oréal Paris, all our carton boxes and instructions leaflets, without exception, are made from certified paper and cardboard and come from sustainably managed forests. *FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council), PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)
	RECYCLED MATERIAL Material produced using other recycled materials. Did you know? L’Oréal Paris is committed to ensuring that by 2030, its plastic packaging will come either from recycled or from renewable sources: none will come directly from virgin plastic. The ELVIVE expert tip At L’Oréal Paris Elvive, we are committed to fighting plastic waste in the bathroom, that's why close to 100% of our shampoo and conditioner bottles* are made from recycled plastic. Did you know that these bottles are ready-to-recycle too? Because our planet is worth it. *excluding caps, however we are looking for a more sustainable solution
	RECYCLABLE Components that can - where the infrastructure allows - be collected and treated by a special industrial process to give rise to a new material.* according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation‘s definition of the worldwide recyclability at scale and on practice Did you know?* We are committed to ensuring that by 2025 all our plastic packaging will be refillable, recyclable or compostable. Today, all our shampoo and conditioner bottles are ready-to-recylcle. excluding caps, however we are looking for a more sustainable solution The ELVIVE expert tip Elvive shares on pack sorting instructions on a growing number of products to help our consumers adopt the right sorting practic
	LABOUR LAW: THE 4 PRINCIPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) GLOBAL COMPACT ON LABOUR RIGHTS All direct suppliers of L'Oréal Paris’ product components or ingredients are committed to respecting the fundamental principles of the UN on labour standards: The right of workers to associate freely and engage in collective bargaining No forced or compulsory labour No child labour No discrimination among workers Did you know? Since 2006, the L'Oréal Group systematically conduct on-site social audit conducted by accredited third parties.
	SUPPLIERS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL INCLUSION Ingredient and packaging suppliers that provide access to work and a living wage to people in socially and/or economically vulnerable communities, as they are taking part in at least one L'Oréal Group Solidarity Sourcing programme. To learn more about the L'Oréal Solidarity Sourcing Programme click here. Did you know? Today, the cultivation of some of our vegetal ingredients like argan oil, shea butter and Centella asiatica helps local communities by offering decent working conditions, equal opportunities at work, and farming methods respectful of environment and biodiversity.

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