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KIEHL’S SUSTAINABILITY GLOSSARY

To help you navigate the new vocabulary of “clean skincare” we are sharing how we define some of the phrases we use when speaking about environmental impact and Kiehl’s Mission Renewal.

Bio-Based Raw Material

Comes from plant, animal or microbial materials which are generally produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. They regenerate constantly in relatively short cycles.

Cradle to Cradle

This 3rd-party certification allows us to promote a system that extends beyond minimizing waste and pollution to keep materials and products in perpetual use, maximizing resources.

Inclusive Sourcing

Started in 2010, the Solidarity Sourcing program directs a portion of our Global purchases to suppliers who employ people from vulnerable communities to allow them to have reliable access to work and income.

Made in Factory with Renewable Energy

Factory has reached >99% renewable energy, excluding safety and security installations. At the end of year 2023. Find more information on the L‘Oréal Universal Registration Document.

Refill

Packaging facilltates re-use once product is empty. Save up to 49% and use 81% less plastic. Learn more about our Refill Pouch Collection.

Suitable for Sensitive Skin

Formula has been tested to be suitable for sensitive skin.

No Synthetic Fragrance Added

No synthetic fragrance has been added to the formula.

Vegan Formula

Formula is not made with animal-derived ingredients or byproducts.

Waste Recovery

Waste from manufacturing is either reused, recycled or transformed into energy (waste-to-energy). In order to avoid sending waste to a landfill, materials that cannot be reused or recycled are used as fuel in special furnaces to generate energy.

The 4 Principles of the United Nations(UN)
Global Compact on Labour Rights

Freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
Elimination of forced or compulsory labor
Abolition of child labor
Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation