L’Oréal achieves 100% renewable energy across Asia and MENA including bioenergy

In Singapore, L’Oréal has reached 100% renewable energy across its operated sites in the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone as at end-2023. This spans all factories, distribution centers, administrative offices and a research & innovation center within the Zone.

With 23 operating sites spanning a vast geography, L’Oréal SAPMENA requires diverse renewable energy solutions ranging from solar deployments to existing hydro dams, to choosing electric boilers over fossil fuel powered ones. Where on-site renewable energy production is not possible, L’Oréal SAPMENA has secured long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and/or uses green supply contracts and energy attribute certificates.

·      L’Oréal SAPMENA’s multi-prong strategy to reach 100% renewable energy includes:

·      Reducing energy consumption & withdrawal across all SAPMENA: Implementing energy-efficient equipment and practices across all 23 operating sites. In 2023, overall energy intensity across SAPMENA decreased by 18% compared with 2019.
Factories using diverse renewable energy solutions: L’Oréal SAPMENA’s four factories in Egypt, India and Indonesia use renewable energy sourced from wind, biomass, hydro or solar power, to reduce the greenhouse gases produced during operations. For example, all four factories eliminated fossil fuel powered boilers and instead use electric or biomass/ biofuel boilers.

·      Increasing on-site renewable energy generation at all other sites: Where feasible, L’Oréal has installed photovoltaic solar panels at its offices and distribution centres, ranging from ground-mounted systems, rooftop installations and car park canopies.