L’Oréal has reached 100% renewable energy across its operated sites [1] in the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone as at end-2023, two years ahead of the 2025 commitment. This spans all factories, distribution centres, administrative offices and a research & innovation centre within the Zone.
Diverse solutions for a diverse region
With 23 operating sites spanning a vast geography, the zone requires diverse renewable energy solutions ranging from solar deployments to existing hydro dams, to choosing electric boilers over fossil fuel powered ones. Where on-site renewable energy production is not possible, L’Oréal SAPMENA has secured long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and/or uses green supply contracts and energy attribute certificates.
The L’Oréal SAPMENA’s journey towards 100% renewable energy includes reducing energy consumption through the implementation of energy-efficient equipment and practices across all 23 operating sites; using diverse renewable energy solutions in the factories (for instance, L’Oréal SAPMENA’s four factories in Egypt, India and Indonesia use renewable energy sourced from wind, biomass, hydro or solar power, to reduce the greenhouse gases produced during operations); and increasing on-site renewable energy generation at all other sites (where feasible, L’Oréal has installed photovoltaic solar panels at its offices and distribution centres, ranging from ground-mounted systems, rooftop installations and car park canopies).
In 2023, overall energy intensity across SAPMENA decreased by 18% compared with 2019.
L’Oréal said it will continue to invest in and uphold its commitment to operate with 100% renewable energy and manage energy efficiently across all our sites in the years ahead.
“Sustainability is at the heart of our business growth strategy. L’Oréal’s SAPMENA Zone covers an expansive geography spanning from New Zealand to Morocco and is a major growth engine for L’Oréal where one in two new consumers will come from in the next decade. This region is one of the most affected by climate change and it is critical as the world’s leading beauty player that we embed sustainable practices into our operations as we grow. Reaching 100% renewable energy is significant, and I’m very proud of my team’s efforts to accelerate and meet this commitment ahead of our 2025 timeline. We’re not stopping here, it is one step of many in our sustainability journey and our commitments extend far beyond,” said Vismay Sharma, President of L’Oréal SAPMENA Zone.
