Our mission : more sustainable products
We are committed to improve step by step our products. For instance by introducing more recycled materials in our packaging or improving our formulas and help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Our end-to-end journey towards sustainability
As a brand, we have never been more passionate about our responsibility to make change that will have a meaningful impact on both people and planet. Our mission to create GREEN BEAUTY FOR ALL OF US is in full swing, and the progress we have made in the last 4 years is significant – and there is always more work to be done, focusing on 5 keys areas.
Read our Progress Report
Promoting Sustainable Consumption
The EcoBeautyScore Labelling takes into account overall impact, with a classification going from A to E, with A products having a lesser impact on the planet, overall.
Today, it is available in few countries such as Germany and France in facecare.
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FAQs
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Are Garnier products recyclable? 75% of our plastic packaging are is indeed recyclable. For the past few years, Garnier has been committed to removeing disruptors, such as metalized labels, opaque PET and other disruptors to improve the recyclability of its products. Bottles with pumps or small packaging are not yet recyclable because no stream exist yet at scale to recycle them.there isn’t a large-scare recycling stream available for them.
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What is the difference between recyclable packaging and recycled packaging? Recyclable packaging can be recycled. It is collected, cleaned and sorted by material (paper, type of plastic, metal, etc.). Then, it is shredded, washed, melted and reformed into pellets, or granulate. This granulated plastic is used to make new packaging. Recycled packaging often refers to packaging made with recycled plastic from a recycling stream. 53% of Garnier’s plastic is recycled plastic.
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Is Garnier reducing its plastic use? Yes, Garnier is committed to reducing its plastic use with ligther-weight packaging. Since 2019, Garnier has reduced its packaging intensity by 7%.
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Does Garnier reduce its CO2 emissions? Garnier reports its carbon emissions in its annual Progress Report, taking into account scopes 1,2 and 3. This means considering not only direct emissions but also downstream emissions from our suppliers and emission during the use phase by consumers. Compared to 2019, Garnier has reduced its GHG emission by 10% in 2024 (excluding optional and indirect use phase).
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Does Garnier use petrochemical ingredients? Garnier is committed to using more plant-based ingredients: in 2024, 68% of its ingredients were biobased, derived from abundant mineral or sourced from circular processes.
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Do Garnier products impact water? Garnier is committed to addressing both water quality and quantity. Garnier has reduced water use by consumers during the product-use phase by -13%, thanks to more no-rinse cosmetic solutions such as Micellar Water. Garnier formulas are 84% biodegradable and Garnier has phased out the most impactful ingredients, such as some silicones.
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Is Garnier truly greener? Garnier is committed to reducing its impact on planet, with bold commitments on ingredients, packaging, factories, and more. Garnier reports on its achievements annually. Check out its Progress Report for more information.