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Research Focus: 2026 ESG report breakdownsTop 10 sustainability rankingsCompany sustainability directoryScoring methodologyNo brand sponsorships
Research Focus: 2026 ESG report breakdownsTop 10 sustainability rankingsCompany sustainability directoryScoring methodologyNo brand sponsorships
Research Focus: 2026 ESG report breakdownsTop 10 sustainability rankingsCompany sustainability directoryScoring methodologyNo brand sponsorships
Company profile

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

87

Packaging capability is strong, with 72% of packaging meeting recyclable, refillable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable criteria.

Impact on environment

89

Direct operations have held 100% renewable electricity for six straight years and manufacturing water withdrawals are down 41% versus 2019.

Social responsibility

85

Its strongest social signals are responsible sourcing and women's-impact commitments, though the beauty product story remains more operational than community-led.

Economic benefits

86

The 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

100% renewable electricity in direct operationsRSPO sourcing 97%Forest fiber 98%+ FSC
Ranked #5 in our Top Sustainable Beauty Brands In 2026 list.

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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Social Impact and Sustainability Report Hub

Estee Lauder Companies

Provides the latest report archive and supporting summaries for the company's impact framework.

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