2024 universal registration document

4.5 Biodiversity and ecosystems (E4)

4. Sustainability Report

4.5 Biodiversity and ecosystems (E4)

4.4.4 Outcomes related to water resources

4.4.4.1 CSRD disclosure requirements relating to water consumption (E3-4)
Key performance indicator 2024 outcomes
Total water consumption

Total water consumption

2024 outcomes

972,374 m3
Total water consumption in m3 in areas at water risk, including areas of high water stress(1)

Total water consumption in m

3

in areas at water risk, including areas of high water stress

(1)2024 outcomes

353,639 m3
Total water recycled and reused

Total water recycled and reused

2024 outcomes

877,222 m3
Water intensity: total water consumption per net revenue on own operations(2)

Water intensity: total water consumption per net revenue on own operations

(2)2024 outcomes

22 m3 /€ million

4.5 Biodiversity and ecosystems (E4)

4.5.1 Background

Remaining in tune with the rich diversity of natural ecosystems is essential for L’Oréal, as the Group uses more than 1,500 raw materials from 345 botanical species grown in more than 100 countries.

Aware of the urgent need to preserve and restore biodiversity, L'Oréal organises its activities around two priorities:

  • combat deforestation, conversion and the degradation of forestry ecosystems;
  • restore degraded ecosystems and regenerate nature.

In concrete terms, L'Oréal has defined the following priority areas to reduce its environmental impact:

  • constantly improving the environmental profile of its products;
  • prioritising the use of biobased ingredients, mainly from sustainable sources;
  • maintaining unchanged the land cover required to produce its plant-based ingredients;
  • restoring forest ecosystems linked to its value chain.