• €100M investment over 5 years to fast-track sustainable tech across beauty industry operations.
• Focus on ready-to-pilot solutions in areas like low-carbon processes, plastic alternatives, and water resilience.
• Strategic partnership with Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to drive scalable innovation.

L’Oréal has launched a €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator to fast-track the development and deployment of transformative sustainability technologies across its value chain and the broader beauty industry.

The 5-year program will invest in startups, SMEs, and innovation-driven companies with solutions ready for pilot implementation in key sustainability domains. These include low-carbon technologies, fossil-free packaging alternatives, water reuse systems, biobased ingredients, and nature-based innovations.

“As we look towards 2030, we’re committed to be even more intentional and inclusive in the pursuit of sustainable innovations,” said Ezgi Barcenas, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at L’Oréal. “This accelerator will help address the solution gap and help steer the catalytic adoption of breakthrough technologies.”

The accelerator aligns with L’Oréal’s broader “L’Oréal for the Future” 2030 sustainability strategy, which sets bold targets:

• 100% renewable energy across operations
• 90% biobased ingredients and packaging materials
• 100% water recycling for industrial use
• 50% reduction in virgin plastic use
• 57% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and 28% in select Scope 3 emissions

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In collaboration with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the initiative will help identify and scale solutions that directly address L’Oréal’s environmental goals.

“We look forward to partnering with startups and SMEs on low-carbon solutions, alternative ingredients and packaging materials, low-impact processes, and resilience and adaptation efforts,” Barcenas added.

This accelerator positions L’Oréal at the forefront of ESG-driven innovation, offering significant partnership opportunities for investors and corporate collaborators seeking exposure to scalable sustainability solutions.

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