Social Impact & Sustainability Report
The Estée Lauder Companies is committed to driving impact within our business, across our brands, and throughout our communities around the world.
Our annual Social Impact & Sustainability (SI&S) Report tracks our progress on goals and commitments over the past year. The report details our programs and contributions in these areas and provides deep dives that tell the story and strategy behind several of our key initiatives.
Download Our Fiscal 2026 SI&S Report
The Estée Lauder Companies’ latest SI&S Report covers priority focus areas during Fiscal 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). This report spotlights our social impact and sustainability strategy, programs and initiatives, and year-over-year progress toward our goals and commitments.
Key Statistics
- $50Mcommitment through social impact investments to women and girls by 20301
- 100+ ingredients in our corporate glossary
- 55%reduction in water withdrawal from direct manufacturing sites2
- 67%of our packaging is recyclable
- 50+organizations backed globally by The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign.
- 100%renewable electricity sourced globally for our direct operations since 20203
1 This is measured cumulatively as of the beginning of fiscal 2026. ELC contributions are inclusive of ELCCF, brand, region, and corporate giving.
2 Reduction is calculated from a fiscal 2019 baseline of 1.6 million cubic meters water. This baseline was recalculated in fiscal 2026 to reflect the expanded scope of the goal.
3 Electricity consumption for all global activities within ELC's operational control. Renewable electricity sourced reflects on-site solar electricity generated and consumed at ELC locations, renewable off-site generation (utility contracts), EAC purchases, and a VPPA.
