L’Oréal at a glance
L’Oréal at a glance
For 116 years, L’Oréal has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers worldwide. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous, and committed to social and environmental sustainability.
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No.1
in beauty worldwide
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150+
countries
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90,000+
employees
A deep dive into beauty
Beauty is L’Oréal’s unique vocation, expression and purpose. Take two minutes to discover our world through the key figures and achievements of 2024.
A UNIQUE PORTFOLIO OF BRANDS
Our 37 global brands are organised in 4 Divisions each of which cultivates a specific vision of beauty for different consumer categories and distribution channels.
OUR STRENGTHS FOR SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
L’Oréal has the biggest beauty research capability in the cosmetics industry. This scientific excellence, combined with the creativity of our teams, is at the heart of our innovation. The Group continues its transformation to shape the beauty of tomorrow: ever more effective, inclusive and sustainable products and experiences, augmented by Technology and Green Sciences and capitalising on the strength and agility of our Operations teams who innovate from design to manufacturing and product delivery.
Research & Innovation
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4,000
researchers globally
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694
patents filed in 2024
Beauty Tech
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€1 Bn+
invested each year in IT and Tech
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110+ million
uses of our Beauty Tech services across 66 countries and 33 brands
Operations
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36
plants and 158 fulfilment centres worldwide
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Over 7 billion
products distributed in 2024
DUAL EXCELLENCE
At L’Oréal, economic performance and social and environmental exemplarity go hand in hand. Together these two goals are the foundation of our profitable and sustainable value creation strategy and guide our long-term investment decisions. In this way, our financial performance allows us to create positive value for our entire ecosystem, on human, social and environmental dimensions.
Financial performance
Sustainable and profitable growth
We create long-term value for all our shareholders thanks to profitable growth and a stable governance focused on sustainable development.
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€43.48 Bn
sales in 2024
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+5.6%
reported growth
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€241 Bn
market capitalisation at 31/12/24
The success of our multipolar model
L’Oréal’s global footprint, agility and flexibility in adapting resources in real time allow us to drive growth and seize opportunities across our Divisions, beauty categories and regions.
Discover more about our Strategy and Financial Performance in the L’Oréal Annual Report
Social and environmental performance
The Group is accelerating its sustainable transformation within the framework of the L’Oréal for the Future programme, to adopt a more responsible and inclusive model thanks to strong environmental and social commitments.
This program embodies four dimensions of our corporate responsibility ambitions:
- Steward the Climate Transition
- Safeguard Nature
- Drive Circularity
- Support Communities
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97%
renewable energy for our operated sites
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66%
of our ingredients in formulas were biobased, derived from abundant minerals or from circular processes
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4.5 million
people have benefitted from our brands’ social commitment programmes
L’Oréal is recognised for its exemplary commitment to ESG (environmental, social and governance) principles. These distinctions reflect our concrete actions and leadership towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
CDP: AAA for the 9th consecutive year
Ethisphere: 14th consecutive year
Sustainalytics : 19,5 Low Risk
FTSE Russell Diversity & Inclusion Index
EcoVadis: 83/100 – Platinum medal
Universum: Top 10 for the 4th year in a row
For more on our social and enviromental performance click here
Through our 2024 Annual Report take a deep dive into beauty – our vocation and sole focus for the past 116 years
