L'Oréal commitments
Being a highly efficient company and the world leader in our business is not enough. Our ambition reflects our responsibility to be one of the most exemplary companies of the 21st century. In 2009, we made tangible progress in all aspects of sustainable development helping to make the world more beautiful.
- L'Oréal's Board of Directors attaches great importance to the quality of corporate governance, closely monitors changes in best practices in this field, and strives to ensure constant progress is achieved.
- As an international group, L'Oréal is committed to ensuring value-creating growth for the largest possible number of stakeholders participating in its success.
- L'Oréal is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and its use of natural resources through greater eco-efficiency, and where possible, achieving an absolute reduction in its impact, while maintaining health and safety in the workplace.
- L'Oréal promotes sustainable innovation by incorporating the principles of sustainable development into its core Research and Development activities (see pages 32-33 of the 2009 Reference Document, volume 1).
- The group wants to foster the personal fulfilment of its employees inside a multicultural and stimulating community, rich in diversity and talents, to which everyone contributes with creativity and enthusiasm. Some initiatives to promote diversity and solidarity are presented on page 93 of the 2009 Reference Document, volume 1.
- L'Oréal is committed to creating long-term partnerships with its suppliers based on mutual respect, transparency, regular communication and high standards.
- L'Oréal is committed to providing innovative products, guaranteeing the excellence of its products, services and advice to consumers, and marketing its products responsibly.
- L'Oréal is committed to being an exemplary, responsible and corporate citizen.