Estee Lauder Companies
Estee Lauder Companies places high because its 2025 report is broad, measurable, and operationally credible, especially on renewable electricity, water, packaging, and responsible ingredient sourcing.
Score
87
Industry
Beauty
Country
United States
Report year
2025
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Score breakdown
Resource efficiency
87Packaging capability is strong, with 72% of packaging meeting recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable criteria.
Impact on environment
89Direct operations have held 100% renewable electricity for six straight years and manufacturing water withdrawals are down 41% versus 2019.
Social responsibility
85Its strongest social signals are responsible sourcing and women's-impact commitments, though the beauty product story remains more operational than community-led.
Economic benefits
86The program is tied to long-run resource resilience and premium-brand protection, even if the business case is less distinctive than Natura's or L'Oreal's.
Certifications and signals
Evidence and sources
FY2025 Social Impact and Sustainability Report
Estee Lauder Companies
Reports 100% renewable electricity in direct operations, packaging progress, water reductions, and sourcing standards.
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Estee Lauder Companies
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