Social responsability


Being friendly
to the planet

Inspiring Conscious Beauty

As professionals and consumers, we are aware of the impact that ingredients, packaging and business models have on our lives. We seek transparency, responsibility and authenticity.

At Lakmé, we respond to this need by promoting the creation of products and initiatives that defend conscious beauty: extending our gaze beyond the products that care for and beautify us, placing a special focus on the planet to sustain a common future.

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WE COMMIT TO BEING A NET ZERO EMISSIONS COMPANY

AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTING ENERGY CLIMATE ACTION

We have obtained the Carbon Footprint Certificate with the CALCULO seal from the Spanish Office for Climate Change through the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenges.

An emissions reduction plan has been established with the objective of achieving the neutrality of scope 1 and 2 greenhouse effect emissions (direct and indirect emissions derived from electricity consumption) by 2030.

Sustainable energy

Zero emissions company
Green energy

WE USE GREEN ENERGY

AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTING ENERGY

The use of renewable energy has meant a reduction of the Carbon Footprint of 64% in 2021 compared to 2019. We have an energy self-consumption system: We have solar panels that heat the water we use in toilets and showers.

Affordable and non-polluting energy

WE IMPLEMENT AN ENERGY SAVING AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION PLAN

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

We have a rainwater tank that collects rainwater to irrigate our green areas. We are carrying out a project aimed at reusing water in different areas.

Responsible production and consumption

Energy saving and responsible consumption
Most sustainable packaging

WE DEVELOP THE MOST SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

More than 50% of the cardboard packaging of Lakmé products have the FSC or PEFC forest certification, which certifies the origin of the forest raw material and sustainable management of the forest. 100% of it is recycled cardboard.

100% of the packaging of the Teknia line products is made with green polyethylene obtained from sugar cane, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Responsible production and consumption

WE REDUCED THE USE OF PLASTIC BY 81% WITH THE REFILL FORMAT

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

We launch products and accessories that improve our environmental footprint, such as the 600 ml eco-refill format for Teknia shampoos, with which we reduced 81% of plastic in its manufacture compared to two standard 300 ml containers.

Responsible production and consumption

Reduced the use of plastic
Reduce. Re-use. Recycle.

REDUCE. RE-USE. RECYCLE

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

80% of our waste is recoverable. It enters an upcycling chain where it is given a second life.

We’ve replaced 150 kilos of plastic dye bags per year with biodegradable and compostable bags which are water-soluble and become natural fertilizer within six months.

Responsible production and consumption

WE PRODUCE OUR PRODUCTS LOCALLY

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

All our products are produced and packaged locally at our factory in Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona).

Responsible production and consumption

Produce our products locally
Work in sustainable spaces

WE WORK IN SUSTAINABLE SPACES

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Our offices have been designed based on the concept of sustainability, making the most of sunlight and installing low-consumption LED lighting.

All workers use company mugs and we have reusable water bottles that reduce the use of more than 45,000 plastic cups per year.

We minimize printing on paper, the paper we do use is recycled, and we operate in a digital environment.

Sustainable cities and communities

WE HAVE DONATED MORE THAN 1,370 LITERS OF HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL

ENDING POVERTY HEALTH & WELLNESS

We are involved in social actions, such as the more than 1,370 liters of hydroalcoholic gel that we have donated to the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona and to Prytanis, a network of care centers and residences for the elderly.

Health & Wellness

Donated more than 1,370 liters of hydroalcoholic gel