The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has many programs in place that minimize our operations environmental effects on the Earth. These include an annual review of the Company's processes as part of the ISO 14001 certified Environmental and Safety Management System.

In addition, the Company works to find the most environmentally friendly raw materials and non-process chemicals (e.g. maintenance products) for use at our facilities, while continuously upgrading the efficiency of our manufacturing process to reduce any waste or emissions. (Most cosmetic waste is not regulated for disposal, as it poses no hazards to humans or the environment). However, The Estée Lauder Companies realizes that any waste generated represents inefficiencies in its processes that need to be examined. The Company attempts to recycle or reuse all waste material, and when this is not possible, it sends the material to energy recovery facilities.

The Company has also developed a number of programs to reduce the burden on the Earth to ensure a healthy planet for generations to come.