ReportAlert.info - L'Oréal Publishes (EPA:OR) 2011 Sustainable Development Report

(3BL Media) April 19, 2012 - L'Oréal, world leader in Beauty, has published its 2011 Sustainable Development Report in the form of a printable summary and an integrated section in the corporate website. This section presents the commitments and updated initiatives of L’Oréal, its brands and affiliates worldwide towards sustainable development. It includes GRI-based data sheets certified at the B+ Application Level.

Jean-Paul Agon, L’Oréal’s Chairman and CEO, declares: “In a world facing an increasing number of challenges—climatic, environmental and societal—expectations with regard to companies are extremely high. But what could be seen as a constraint is in fact a remarkable source of inspiration, creativity and competitiveness to build sustainable, responsible and inclusive growth.”   For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. It is a business rich in meaning, as it enables all individuals to express their personalities, gain self-confidence and open up to others. L’Oréal has set itself the mission of offering all women and men worldwide the best of cosmetics innovation in terms of quality, efficacy and safety. It pursues this goal by meeting the infinite diversity of beauty needs and desires all over the world. Providing access to products that enhance well-being, mobilizing its innovative strength to preserve the beauty of the planet and supporting local communities. These are exacting challenges, which are a source of inspiration and creativity for L’Oréal.   Key figures:  1st cosmetics group worldwide 68 900 employees 20.3 billion euros of sales in 2011 Sustainable development objectives for 2005-2015: -50% of greenhouse gas emissions, waste generated and water consumption per finished product   Links: To see the teasing video, click here. To discover L’Oréal’s sustainable development website with videos and updated news, the GRI-based data sheets and the printable version of the 2011 report, visit here. To contact L’Oréal, write to sustainabledevelopment@loreal.com