L’Oréal India has declared that it has switched its India operations to 100% renewable energy.

The company reduced energy usage in all its operating and manufacturing facilities. It switched to energy-efficient machinery, utilized solar water heating, and steam condensation waste energy.

For example, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during operations, it switched to solar, hydro, and wind power at its Chakan and Baddi plants.

L’Oréal’s Chakan plant in Maharashtra switched to biomass boilers in October 2023, replacing natural gas through long-term power purchase agreements.

To meet its basic heating needs, L’Oréal invested in solar technology at its manufacturing and distribution facilities in 2006. It subsequently increased its photovoltaic array to more than 2000 by 2023.

Additionally, it utilized its hydro power source in the river basins of Himachal Pradesh to meet its energy requirements.

Aseem Kaushik, Managing Director, L’Oréal India, said, “In our 30th years in India, this achievement demonstrates our commitment to transform ourselves. It also represents the sustainability mindset and agility of the L’Oréal India workforce towards growing business, responsibly. Reaching 100% renewable energy in India is one step of many in our sustainability journey. L’Oréal India will continue to transform our business activities in line with Science Based Targets and empower our business ecosystem to transition to a more sustainable world together.”