Our Commitments

Our ambitious commitments and targets are based on our CARE BEYOND SKIN Sustainability Agenda. In line with international guiding principles and scientific evidence, we are continually reviewing these commitments to ensure we are taking the most robust actions for a measurable impact at scale.

Our commitments are a clear signal to our employees, consumers and business partners that our CARE BEYOND SKIN Sustainability Agenda is more than just words. By setting ambitious goals, we are constantly raising the bar to innovate and find new ways to contribute to and actively shape a more sustainable future.

DR. GITTA NEUFANG, CORPORATE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL R&D

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For a Climate Caring Future

30% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 (vs. 2018 base year)

Climate-neutral production sites by 2030

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For Fully Circular Resources

50% reduction in fossil-based virgin plastic in our packaging by 2025 (vs. 2019 base year)

30% recyclate in our plastic packaging by 2025 (vs. 2019 base year)

100% of our packaging is refillable, reusable or recyclable by 2025

30% reduction in production facility waste by 2025 (vs. base year 2018)

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For Sustainable Land Use

100% of main renewable raw materials from sustainable sources by 2025

Deforestation-free procurement of our main raw materials (incl. palm oil, soy, paper) by 2025

100% palm (kernel) oil-based derivatives from sustainably certified sources since the end of 2020

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For Regenerative Water Environments

25% reduction in our water consumption per manufactured product by 2025 (vs. 2018 base year)

NIVEA products 100% free of microplastics* since the end of 2021

100% of cosmetic Eucerin formulations free of microplastics* by the end of 2023

Exclusive use of biodegradable polymers in our European product formulations by the end of 2025

_{*According to definition of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)}

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FOR EMPLOYEES ALONG OUR ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN

Global Beiersdorf Diversity Targets by 2025:

50/50 Gender parity at all management levels (1st-4th)

Over 90% of our global spend is done with suppliers who signed our CoC for business partners

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FOR AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

Reach more than 300,000 people directly through our Girls’ Empowerment projects in Africa, Europe and Latin America.

Eucerin will implement local social projects promoting the quality of life of people affected by skin diseases in at least 15 countries by 2023.

Hansaplast, Elastoplast und CURITAS will educate more than 200,000 children on first aid and on how to prevent infection by 2025.

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FOR CONSUMER HEALTH AND WELLBEING

100% transparency toward our consumers

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Memberships and Collaborations

By working in close partnership with expert organizations we ensure the commitments we make are credible and deliver a tangible impact.

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OUR THREE IMPACT AREAS

Consumer

In addition to our products that promote health and well-being, we educate consumers about our journey and encourage further sustainable action.

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Society

Our vision is a world where we all feel good in our skin. This starts in our workplace and extends to our diverse supply chains and community partnerships.

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Environment

We are striving to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain and want to contribute to the protection, care and nurturing of land and water by fostering a circular use of resources.

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Our Strategy

Our strategy to CARE BEYOND SKIN and make a positive impact on the environment and society covers the entire value chain – from ingredient supplier to end consumer.

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Sustainability Report

Our latest sustainability report includes the detailed and transparent progress we are making towards our strategy.

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News and Press Releases

Find here the latest announcements on our sustainability actions.

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