We have a responsibility to our children
Like all parents, we care deeply about acting responsibly. That's why we've long been committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products, while supporting initiatives that promote the wellbeing of families. And we're not stopping there.
Our goal: contributing to global climate targets by 2050
Our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction trajectory has been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets we've set for 2030 and 2050 are recognised as aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the recommendations of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
In practical terms, this means:
A 35% reduction in our GHG emissions by 2030 and 81% by 2050, compared to 2019 levels.
Long-term offsetting of unavoidable GHG emissions through natural carbon sinks (trees, soils, plants…) by 2050.
Sourcing
Sourcing & responsible purchasing charter
At Mustela, we are committed to responsible sourcing. Some of our key natural ingredients, such as avocado, come from sustainable supply chains selected by Laboratoires Expanscience.
Some of our products are certified organic. All ingredient sourcing follows our responsible purchasing charter and raw materials specifications, which include environmental criteria.
Natural and organic ingredients
Since our creation, we have prioritised the finest ingredients from the plant world, while ensuring product safety through a rigorous formulation charter.
The majority of our ingredients are natural or of natural origin. We exclude GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and animal-derived ingredients, with the exception of bee-derived ingredients. A portion of our ranges is certified organic.
Fighting waste
We are experts in plant extraction, and our processes aim to make use of every part of the plants we work with. We transform avocados that would otherwise be discarded to create cosmetic actives used in our products.
The entire avocado — from stone to skin — is transformed into oil and powder, from which our signature Avocado Perseose is derived.
Composition & Production
Green extraction processes
Laboratoires Expanscience prioritise plant extraction through eco-socially designed processes: molecular distillation, a "green" method for separating and concentrating the most valuable elements of oils; biotechnologies such as enzymatic engineering, an alternative to certain chemical substances; and plant extraction using "green" solvents.
Reducing our consumption
Since 2024, for every 100 units produced, we have reduced our electricity consumption by 4.3% and our water consumption by 8.6%.
Powered by renewable energy
Since late 2022, our site has been powered by 100% renewable electricity and a growing share of renewable gas.
Thanks to these changes, the share of renewable energy used on-site reached 69.7% in 2024, up from 41.8% in 2023 and 36% in 2019.
Packaging & Distribution
Less waste, more positive impact
At Mustela, we believe it's possible to care for skin without compromising the future of our planet.
That's why, since 2020, we have been developing refill solutions in pharmacies as a concrete alternative to single-use plastic bottles.
Our ambition
To support you in making more responsible choices, without compromising on safety or experience.
63% of French consumers want the option to buy everyday products in bulk. With our refill machines available in around twenty pharmacies across France, you can now top up your Mustela products with ease. And from the 3rd refill onwards, the environmental impact of your product is significantly reduced. Together, let's embrace reuse and make zero waste a reality.
Optimising transport & reusing cartons
Our storage facility (GEODIS) is located less than 800 metres from our factory (certified ISO14001 – environmental management standard).
Did you know? The cardboard boxes from our Mustela production facility get a second life — we reuse them for some customer orders instead of large new boxes. A solution designed to make better use of existing materials and reduce our footprint. Since January 2024, this has saved over 1 tonne of cardboard.
Our eco-design policy
Between 2018 and 2024, our eco-socially designed approach saved 310 tonnes of virgin plastic.
In 2024 alone, 1.5 tonnes of cardboard were saved.
Proud to be B Corp Certfied
In 2018, we became the world's first dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical laboratory to be B Corp certified. And that's no coincidence.
Our teams work every day to grow our business in a responsible way — combining economic performance with social, societal, and environmental commitments. This is a voluntary path we've been on since 2004, when we joined the United Nations Global Compact.
What is B Corp?
B Corp certification evaluates and recognises the real impact and positive contributions of businesses to society and the environment. It's a rigorous certification that reflects our commitment to participating in an economy that takes the long view — one that respects people and the planet.
It also demonstrates our commitment to transparency with our stakeholders, to driving our ecosystem towards greater responsibility, and to shaping societies towards more sharing, equity, and respect. In short: our commitment to being a better business FOR the world, not just the best IN the world.
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Where can I find out more?
Certification Notice
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