GREEN BEAUTY FOR ALL OF US

As one of the world's leading natural beauty brands, Garnier has been leading the way towards more sustainable beauty made accessible to all. Learn more about Garnier's efforts towards Greener Beauty.

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Garnier's Sustainability Goals

GREENER SCIENCES & FORMULAS

Science and formulas

In 2023, 67% of our ingredients are bio-based or derived from abundant minerals. By 2030, 95% of our ingredients will be bio-based, derived from abundant materials or from circular processes.

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MORE RECYCLED AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

Recyclable packaging

In 2023, 65% of our packaging is made of renewable or recycled materials. By 2030, we aim to use zero virgin plastic in our packaging, which will save 40,000 tonnes of virgin plastic per year.

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MORE RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable energy

In 2023, 81% of industrial sites have reached 100% renewable energy. By 2025, we will have 100% renewable energy in our industrial sites.

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MORE INCLUSIVE SOURCING

Solidarity and Inclusivity

In 2023, 1,431 communities were empowered. By 2025, we will have 1,500 communities empowered.

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GREENER SCIENCES & FORMULAS

In 2019, our new shampoos and hair care formulas reached an average of 91% biodegradability*.
By 2025, we will create new high performing and respectful formulas for your hair and askin, powered by Green Sciences, such as biotechnologies.

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GREENER SCIENCES FORMULAS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • It constitutes the set of advanced scientific territories such as biotechnology and Green Chemistry that enable us to develop effective, more sustainable ingredients and formulas. It covers three areas of expertise: cultivation, transformation, and formulation.
  • Because of these more potent formulas fueled by naturality, there is less impact on the planet, such as reduced water usage through the development of fast-rinse formulas and increased animal welfare with vegan ingredients.
MORE RECYCLED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

MORE RECYCLED AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

In 2019, thanks to the use of recycled plastic, we saved 3670 tons of first use plastic. End 2020, Fructis bottles will be made of 100% recycled plastic in Europe and in the US.

By 2025, all our products will be made out of 100% recycled plastic and will be 100% recyclable, refillable or reusable.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Garnier has reduced the use of virgin plastic and made use of reusable or compostable plastic packaging. Some key highlights in 2023 include 89% of our PET plastic coming from recycled materials, while 80% of our packaging was recyclable. Moreover, of our commitment to Green Beauty, 98.5% of the paper and cardboard used for our product leaflets and folding boxes were made with materials from sustainably managed forests like FSC.
  • To promote the circular economy, there are four science-based key-focus areas in our plastic stewardship: (1) We reduce plastic packaging whenever possible using the 5 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Replace, Redesign, Refill) , (2) We phase out virgin plastics, (3) We build and support circular motels to close the loop on plastics, and (4) we actively tackle plastic waste. These areas are all taken into account with regards to the packaging and merchandising materials of Garnier.

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Since 2005, our plants and distribution centers have cut water by 45% and CO2 emissions by 72%

By 2025, 100% of our industrial sites 
will be carbon neutral.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Garnier is committed to its goal of all its industrial sites reaching 100% renewable energy in order to aid in reducing its Carbon Dioxide emissions to fight climate change.
  • Garnier reduces its direct carbon dioxide emissions through reducing the energy needs of its plants by implementing energy sobriety approaches and by improving the energy efficiency of its fancilities (buildings, equipment, industrial processes) and increasing the use of local renewable energy.
MORE INCLUSIVE SOURCING

MORE INCLUSIVE SOURCING

We empower 670 communities as part of our ingredient sourcing programs
By 2025, this will include 800 communities.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Garnier has been committed to sustainable and inclusive sourcing since 2008, supporting underprivileged communities and sourcing renewable ingredients for positive social impact. Because of this, Garnier sources its ingredients from all over the world, whether it be Menthol from India, Argan Oil from Morocco, or Shea Butter from Africa.
  • Garnier Philippines facilitates access to health services or welfare protection mechanisms for many of our smallholders. In 2019, our Solidarity Sourcing program enabled 670 communities facing social or financial challenges to gain access to or retain a job and fair income. We have also partnered with NGOs to help empower communities through socially responsible or “solidarity” sourcing programmed worldwide.

Sustainable Progress Report 2023

Check out our sustainability report to find out more about Garnier's actions for more information on our practices to achieve Greener beauty for all.