4.3.3.4. Measures taken in favour of L’Oréal employees
L’Oréal has also implemented several other policies that contribute to the respect of employees’ Human Rights fundamental Freedoms, notably through its policies on workplace health and safety, social dialogue and diversity, and its Share & Care programme (see section 4.3.2.4.“Creating conditions for a stimulating and attractive work environment” of this document).
The Group ensures that all employees receive at least the minimum salary set by local law or the applicable collective agreements, and that they receive a living wage(1) that covers their basic needs, calculated in line with best practices.
Lastly, L’Oréal’s subsidiaries must comply with applicable local legislation and the minimum set of core rules designed to prevent serious Human Rights violations. The details and implementation of these rules is described in L’Oréal’s Vigilance Plan (see section 3.4. “Vigilance Plan” of this document) which also explains the Group’s organisation in the area of Human Rights.
4.3.3.5. Measures taken in favour of employees of the Group’s suppliers in the context of their working conditions
L’Oréal seeks out suppliers that share its ethical commitments, namely with regard to Human Rights and working conditions of their employees.
L’Oréal’s commitments are communicated to all suppliers via the general terms of purchase. Moreover, suppliers identified in the Group’s risk mapping must sign the Letter of Ethical Commitment; some may also be audited. The details and implementation of this Buy & Care programme are described in L’Oréal’s Vigilance Plan in section 3.4. “Vigilance Plan” and 4.3.1.2.1. “Due diligence: selection and assessment of strategic suppliers” of this document.
L’Oréal wants to carry this goal beyond the Group. This is why the L’Oréal for the Future programme includes a new, demanding commitment: ensuring that all employees of strategic suppliers are paid at least the level of a “living” wage. Calculated by region and aligned with the best local practices, these new standards must allow employees to cover their basic needs and those of their family for decent housing, food, education and any other needs. In many countries, this “living” wage goes beyond the legal minimums.
4.3.3.6. Measures taken in favour of communities
As part of the Sharing Beauty With All programme, the Group’s action has enabled more than 100,000 people from socially disadvantaged or poor communities to access employment.
As part of its new L’Oréal for the Future sustainability programme, the Group reiterated its commitment to help 100,000 more beneficiaries by 2030.
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In 2021, 13,946 people from underprivileged communities gained access to employment.
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| 2030 targets | 2021 results |
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| An additional 100,000 people from underprivileged or poor communities will be able to access employment through the following programme: | An additional 100,000 people from underprivileged or poor communities will be able to access employment through the following programme: 2021 results 13,946 people from underprivileged or poor communities have access to work. |
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2021 results 89,093 people accessed work through the Solidarity Sourcing programme, 7,955 more people than in 2020. |
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2021 results 5,991 people from extremely vulnerable environments were trained in beauty professions. |
(1) This means an amount that covers basic needs, calculated in line with best practices and the support of independent experts.