03.04.24
In Equileap's 2024 Gender Equality Report and Ranking, L'Oréal was named No. 1 in France and No. 9 globally.
“We are very proud to see that the progress we’ve been making for years, alongside our constant commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have again been recognized,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO, L’Oréal Groupe. “I want to thank all our teams for their efforts that enabled us this year to be recognized amongst the top ten companies in the world. "I am not only personally convinced, but I know from employee engagement surveys that DE&I is a strength that makes us a better company and is a major contributor to employee satisfaction and engagement.”
“We are very proud to see that the progress we’ve been making for years, alongside our constant commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have again been recognized,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO, L’Oréal Groupe. “I want to thank all our teams for their efforts that enabled us this year to be recognized amongst the top ten companies in the world. "I am not only personally convinced, but I know from employee engagement surveys that DE&I is a strength that makes us a better company and is a major contributor to employee satisfaction and engagement.”
The report—which comes as the world ushers in Women's History Month—evaluated 3,795 publicly listed companies in 27 markets globally across a number of criteria. In France, L’Oréal is the leading company for gender equity per the independent expert on gender equality, diversity and inclusion metrics.
This is the seventh consecutive year L’Oréal has achieved Equileap recognition, underpinned by sound policies and concrete actions to promote gender equity both across our business and externally with suppliers and partners,” said Margaret Johnston-Clarke, global chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, L’Oréal Groupe. At L’Oréal, women represent half of all members of the board of directors, 32% of executive committee members, 57% of all key positions and 62% of international brand directors.
The L’Oréal Group extends its philosophy and commitments on gender equity to its ecosystem, through programs like Inclusive Sourcing, which has benefitted more than 93,000 people worldwide, and the work of the Foundation L’Oréal, which helps women and young girls fulfill their potential through programs like For Women in Science.
The L’Oréal Group extends its philosophy and commitments on gender equity to its ecosystem, through programs like Inclusive Sourcing, which has benefitted more than 93,000 people worldwide, and the work of the Foundation L’Oréal, which helps women and young girls fulfill their potential through programs like For Women in Science.
Marketers & Suppliers
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) was ranked No. 10 on the global list and No. 1 in the US.
Croda, based in the UK, ranked No. 91.
The report ranks companies across several criteria including gender balance in board, executive, senior management and overall workforce positions, as well as the gender pay gap and policies related to parental leave, sexual harassment and the supply chain.