Women’s Advancement
Women’s Advancement
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is proof of the power of entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative women.
As a global prestige beauty company founded by a woman, comprised of a majority of women, and serving women around the world, gender equality is at the core of who we are.
Inspired by the legacy of our founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the beauty industry, we are committed to supporting the next generation of leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will drive our industry forward.
- NewsweekAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 20251
- ForbesWorld’s Top Companies for Women 20242
- SeramountTop Companies for Executive Women 20243
1 AS OF MARCH 2025.
2 AS OF OCTOBER 2024.
3 AS OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
Advancing Women Leaders
Our vision to be the best consumer-centric prestige beauty company is driven by our incredible and innovative employees. At ELC, women lead and inspire throughout our business.
For ELC employees, hundreds of programmes globally support continued education and career development, including those that focus specifically on developing critical leadership skills, people management, learning AI-driven technologies, and creativity and artistry.
We also support the next generation of leaders in accessing the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive and lead in the workplace of the future. The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation (ELCCF) supports ELC’s values through global partnerships that connect women and girls with education, skills training, leadership development, and career placements.
Advancing Innovation
We are women leading in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and innovation of beauty. Across our innovation labs and supply chain facilities, we leverage cutting-edge science, state-of-the-art technologies, AI, and locally relevant consumer insights to craft our best-in-class products.
Through initiatives helmed by Research & Development, The Breast Cancer Campaign, and ELCCF, we partner with nonprofits and academic institutions to help foster STEM studies for women and girls, support emerging women researchers, and advance those driving the creative, scientific, and technological breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Advancing Entrepreneurship
Honouring our founder, we seek to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators both inside and outside of our walls.
ELC’s BEAUTY&YOU India discovers, spotlights, and propels the next generation of India-focused beauty brands, entrepreneurs, and creators.
The Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund is redefining leadership by supporting a new generation of emerging leaders through immersive leadership experiences, mentorship and community building, and advocacy.
Advancing Women's Health and Wellness
For more than 30 years, ELC has been a catalyst of progress toward a breast cancer-free world. Through The Breast Cancer Campaign, we bring awareness to the disease, fund crucial research, help address disparities that exist, and empower women across generations to advocate for their breast health. Together, ELC and ELCCF have funded more than $144 million to support life-saving research, education, and medical services. Our Breast Care is Self Care campaign aims to reframe how women approach self-care, urging them to include breast health as an integral part of their wellness routines.
