Sustainability
Since 1946, we’ve been a leader in product development that is rooted in the best beauty
performance and conscientious chemistry. Our mission will always be to bring the best to
everyone we touch and to support the environment in which we live. As the namesake brand of
The Estée Lauder Companies, here is what we are doing today and tomorrow for a more
sustainable future.
Energy & Emissions
In 2020, we achieved NetZero1 carbon emissions and sourced
100% renewable electricity globally for direct business operations.
We set science-based emissions reduction targets. We installed a
solar array at our manufacturing and R&D facilities, and executed
an agreement for 22 megawatts of wind power, which will cover
50%+ of our global electricity footprint with renewable energy
technologies.
Responsible Sourcing
We source global ingredients and materials to create our
products, and we collaborate with a wide, diverse supplier
network. We work diligently to source ingredients responsibly
and with attention to potential impacts on people and the
environment.We aim to continuously improve and strengthen
our sourcing practices while remaining sensitive to the local
communities in which we operate.
Sustainable Packaging
By 2025, 75-100% of our packaging will meet at least
one of the “5
Rs”: recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled
or recoverable. We will
increase the amount of post-consumer recycled material in our
packaging by up to 50%. We’re also eliminating extraneous cartons
and paper for our products wherever possible. We aim to have
100% of our forest-based fiber cartons FSC-certified by 2025.
Ingredient Transparency
We list all of our products’ ingredients on their respective product
pages on esteelauder.co.za, and, where applicable, any ingredients
our products are “free from.” Our Ingredient Glossary features key
high-performance ingredients and their skin benefits to further
educate you about our products.
A More Beautiful Future
We strive to meet the needs of women of
all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
Discover the powerhouse ingredients
behind the formulas you love.