L'Oréal SA
Industry Group: Household Products
Country/Region: France
Identifier: PAR:OR
L’Oreal, founded in 1909 by Eugene Schueller when he developed the first harmless hair colorant, is the world’s largest beauty company. It participates primarily in skincare (40% of 2022 revenue), makeup (20%), haircare (15%), and fragrance (9%). L’Oreal is a global firm, with 30% of its revenue sourced from Europe, 27% from North America, 30% from North Asia, 8% South Asia/Middle East/Africa, and 6% Latin America. The firm sells its products in many channels, including mass retail, drugstores/pharmacies, department stores/perfumeries, hair salons, medi-spas, branded freestanding stores, travel retail, and e-commerce. The firm’s top selling brands are Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl’s, L’Oreal Paris, Garnier, and CeraVe.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Household Products 6 out of 102
Universe
Global Universe 3642 out of 15518
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| L'Oréal SA |
19.1
Low
|
6 out of 102 |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. |
23.4
Medium
|
16 out of 102 |
| Unilever Plc |
24.9
Medium
|
22 out of 102 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. |
26.2
Medium
|
31 out of 102 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. |
28.4
Medium
|
44 out of 102 |
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