We have a responsibility towards our children
Like all parents, we are deeply dedicated to being responsible. That’s why we have long been committed to an approach reducing our products' impact on the planet while also supporting initiatives that foster families' well-being. And we’re not stopping there!
Our goal: to contribute to achieving the global climate goals by 2050
Our path to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been approved by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative. The targets we have set for ourselves for 2030 and 2050 are therefore recognized as compatible with limiting the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the recommendations of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). Specifically, this means for us: reducing our GHG emissions by 35% by 2030 and 81% by 2050 compared to 2019. Sustainable storage of our unavoidable GHG emissions through using natural carbon sinks (trees, soil, plants, etc.) by 2050.
Sourcing
Responsible sourcing and procurement charter
At Mustela, we are committed to promoting responsible sourcing. Certain key natural ingredients in our ranges, such as avocado, come from sustainable sources selected by Laboratoires Expanscience. Some of our products are certified organic. Our ingredients are sourced in accordance with our responsible procurement charter and our raw materials specifications, which include environmental criteria.
Natural and organic ingredients
Since our founding, we have prioritized the finest ingredients from the plant kingdom, while ensuring the safety of our products through a rigorous formulation policy. Our ingredients are primarily natural or of natural origin. We exclude genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and ingredients derived from animals, with the exception of bee products. Some of our ranges are certified organic.
Combating waste
We are experts in plant extraction, and our processes are designed to utilize all parts of the plants we use. We upcycle avocados that would otherwise be discarded to create cosmetic active ingredients in products. This means every part of the avocado (from the pit to the skin) is processed into oil and powder from which the avocado Perseose found in our products is derived. » additional information from the formulation charter.
Composition and production
Green extraction processes
In its laboratories, Mustela® prioritizes plant extraction through eco-socially designed processes: molecular distillation, a “green” method for separating and concentrating valuable components from oils; biotechnology, including enzymatic engineering, which serves as an alternative to certain chemical substances; and plant extraction using “green” solvents.
Reducing our consumption
Since 2024, for 100 units produced, we have reduced our electricity consumption by 4.3% and water consumption by 8.6%.
Renewable energy supply
Since the end of 2022, our site has been powered by 100% renewable electricity and an increasing share of gas from renewable sources. Thanks to these developments, the share of renewable energy used on the site reached 69.7% in 2024, compared to 41.8% in 2023 and 36% in 2019.
Packaging and distribution
Less waste, more positive impact
At Mustela, we believe it is possible to take care of your skin without compromising the future of the planet.
That’s why, since 2020, we have been developing bulk solutions in pharmacies to provide a tangible alternative to single-use plastic bottles.
Our goal:
To support you in consuming more responsibly, without compromising safety or enjoyment.
63% of French consumers want to be able to buy their everyday products in bulk. With our bulk machines available in about twenty pharmacies in France, Mustela care products can now be easily refilled. From the third refill, the environmental impact of your product is significantly reduced. Together, let’s encourage reuse and make zero waste a reality.
Optimization of routes and reuse of cardboard
GEODIS the storage warehouse is located less than 800 meters from our factory (ISO14001 certified – environmental management standard).
Did you know? The cardboard boxes in our Mustela production plant have a second life! We reuse them to ship some of your orders instead of our old big new boxes. It is a solution aimed at better reusing what already exists and reducing our impact. Since January 2024, this has saved +1 metric ton of cardboard.
An eco-design policy
Overall, between 2018 and 2024, 310 metric tons of virgin plastic were saved thanks to our eco-social design approach.
In 2024 alone, 1.5 tons of cardboard were saved.
Proud to be B Corp
In 2018, we were the world’s first dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceutical laboratory to be certified B Corp. And that didn't happen by chance! Every day, our teams work toward developing our company in a virtuous way, by combining economic performance with social, societal and environmental requirements. It is a voluntary trajectory that we have been pursuing since 2004, when we joined the United Nations Global Compact.
What is B Corp?
B Corp certification evaluates and highlights our real impact and the positive contributions of our activities to society and the environment. This stringent certification underlines our desire to participate in long-term economic development that respects both humans and the planet.
It also attests to our commitment to being transparent with our stakeholders, moving our ecosystem toward greater responsibility and help our companies develop toward more sharing, equity and respect. In short, it’s our commitment to being a better company FOR the world and not the best company IN the world!
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