Operations
Cutting-edge expertise and agility: driving innovative consumer experiences
42plants worldwide
15carbon-neutral industrial sites
From hyper-automation to luxury know-how
The very broad range of expertise and the excellence of quality systems at L'Oréal mean its industrial facilities have a real competitive edge, as illustrated in two emblematic examples: the connected and automated factory at Karlsruhe in Germany on one hand, and the combination of "tailor-made" luxury and agility at Lassigny in France on the other.
88packaging and processes patents filed in 2016
User experience design
With its design focused on user experience, the patented bendable wand of Grandiôse Liner by Lancôme is reinventing the way make-up is applied. In addition to its technical performance and practicality, packaging is crucial in both product differentiation and increasing perceived value for the consumer.
A more agile and more digital supply chain
To make sure consumers get the best service wherever and whenever they need it, L'Oréal's supply chain(2) is evolving as fast as digital technology itself. The challenge is to ensure total customer satisfaction, both in stores and online, by taking on new challenges: the ramp-up of e-commerce, the personalisation of products and the management of products data and different delivery modes. All the while with the same guarantee of quality, swiftness and safety.
Strongly committed performance
In the United States L’Oréal is committed to a project to build two large solar power plants, which means that 100% of production at its two factories will be powered by renewable energy. In Italy, for the Settimo Torinese plant, the water cycle resources is at the heart of the team’s commitment.
L'Oréal, a responsible world leader
CDP(3) has awarded L’Oréal an "A" rating – the best possible score – in three fields of environmental protection: fighting against climate change, managing water in a sustainable way and protecting forests. Only two companies worldwide, out of some 3,000, were awarded this distinction in 2016.