2024 universal registration document

1. Presentation of the Group – Integrated Report

L’ORÉAL RECOGNISED FOR ITS NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

CDP: AAA RATING

Securing a AAA rating for the ninth consecutive year consolidates the L’Oréal Groupe’s leadership position. Recognition by CDP (a not-for-profit organisation that encourages companies to publish their environmental data) is a testament to L’Oréal’s strong sustainability performance in relation to its effort to address climate change, protect forests and ensure water security. Website: www.cdp.net

ECOVADIS: SCORE OF 84/100 – PLATINUM MEDAL

The Group was awarded a Platinum medal for the third year in a row when it was assessed by the rating agency EcoVadis. This award puts it in the top 1% of companies evaluated by the non-financial rating agency. The assessment considers four broad pillars: ethics; environment; social and human rights; responsible purchasing. Website: www.ecovadis.com

SUSTAINALYTICS: SCORE OF 19.5 – LOW RISK

L'Oréal received a score of 19.5 – Low Risk from Sustainalytics. This score places the Group in third place in the "Personal products" sub-category and among the top six companies in the "Household products" industry. Website: www.sustainalytics.com

MSCI: AA-RATING

L'Oréal was awarded an AA-rating on a scale of AAA-CCC by the MSCI rating agency. This non-financial assessment is based on an analysis of the ESG risks faced by companies and on how the companies manage these risks compared to their peers. MSCI's assessment of companies’ ESG performance aims to provide investors with information to facilitate investment decisions. Website: www.msci.com

ISS ESG: "PRIME" STATUS

For the 13th year running, L’Oréal achieved a “Prime” rating in the ESG Corporate Rating assessment conducted by the ISS ESG rating agency. In particular, this classification recognises companies performing above the threshold set for the Household & Personal Products industry. It should be noted that this assessment includes a study of company performance based on an analysis of environmental, social and governance data. 

Website: www.issgovernance.com/esg

FTSE4GOOD: INCLUSION IN THE INDEX

The worldwide index provider FTSE Russell has determined that L'Oréal meets the FTSE4Good criteria and is thus eligible for inclusion in the corresponding index series. This recognition highlights the Group's environmental, social and governance credentials. Website: https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good

FTSE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INDEX: 5THth PLACE

L'Oréal featured in the Top 100 of the FTSE Diversity & Inclusion Index(1) in 2024. It ranked fifth in the world and first among French companies, out of more than 15,500 international companies assessed. Website: www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell

EQUILEAP GENDER EQUALITY REPORT & RANKING

L'Oréal ranks ninth in the 2024 Equileap Global Gender Equality Report & Ranking, out of 3,795 listed companies assessed in 27 countries, and first in France. Website: www.equileap.com

ETHISPHERE: HONOURABLE MENTION

In 2024, L’Oréal was recognised for the 15th time as one of the world’s most ethical companies. The Ethisphere Institute’s ranking recognises the companies with the most advanced business ethics practices. Website: www.ethisphere.com

UNIVERSUM: TOP 10

For the fifth year running, L'Oréal secured a place in the Top 10 of the Universum ranking of the world's most attractive employers for business school graduates, ranking eighth worldwide. This result underlines L'Oréal's continuing appeal to future employees, cementing its position as Europe's top-ranked company and the only fast-moving consumer goods company in the Top 10. Website: www.universumglobal.com

(1) Formerly 'Refinitif Diversity & Inclusion Index'.