L'Oreal Promotes Eco-Responsible Business Model
In conjunction with the celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2009, L'Oreal announces its renewed commitments to reducing environmental impact and resource use with absolute reductions and greater eco-efficiency, while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
"At the dawn of the 21st century, the world's leading beauty company needs to be an authentic example in terms of sustainable development. This long-term, self-imposed commitment sets the bar high and we intend to put all our forces behind it to ensure that we rise to the challenge," comments Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of L'Oreal.
In the field of sustainable development, L'Oreal has established three significant long-term environmental 2005-2015 targets for its factories and warehouses:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent
In 2005, the total CO2 emissions were 230.3 thousands of tons.
- Reduce water use per unit of finished product 50 percent
In 2005, the water consumption was of 0.72 litre per finished product.
- Reduce waste generated per unit of finished product 50 percent
In 2005, the waste generated per unit of finished product was of 32.2
grams.
These reductions will be measured on a like-for-like basis. In addition to these benchmarks, L'Oreal will continue to publish annual goals and progress for other important environmental and safety indicators.
"At the dawn of the 21st century, the world's leading beauty company needs to be an authentic example in terms of sustainable development. This long-term, self-imposed commitment sets the bar high and we intend to put all our forces behind it to ensure that we rise to the challenge," comments Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of L'Oreal.
In the field of sustainable development, L'Oreal has established three significant long-term environmental 2005-2015 targets for its factories and warehouses:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent
In 2005, the total CO2 emissions were 230.3 thousands of tons.
- Reduce water use per unit of finished product 50 percent
In 2005, the water consumption was of 0.72 litre per finished product.
- Reduce waste generated per unit of finished product 50 percent
In 2005, the waste generated per unit of finished product was of 32.2
grams.
These reductions will be measured on a like-for-like basis. In addition to these benchmarks, L'Oreal will continue to publish annual goals and progress for other important environmental and safety indicators.