LOC.nbInitiatives = 29; LOC.initiatives = new Array(); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety."); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Indonesia"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Improving energy efficiency"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_indonesia_1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Over the last year, whilst output has increased by 62% at our Indonesian factory, energy consumption only grew by 29%. This meant that energy used per 1,000 finished products improved from 120kWh to 95kWh. This was achieved by improving the boiler and steam network, reducing leakages, and tailoring the cleaning time required to the size of the vessel."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("FRANCE, Aulnay"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Reducing water use at Aulnay plant"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_france_HSE.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Our Aulnay factory has one of the lowest rates of water consumption of all our factories.
In 2007 we cut consumption by 15,000m3, a reduction per finished product from 0.47 litres in 2006 to 0.39 litres in 2007. This was thanks to highly motivated employees, who worked hard to optimise washing cycles, reduce water lost in cooling and reducing the water used by equipment including the ozone analyser.
This reduction was particularly admirable as Aulnay was already one of the most efficient factories in terms of water consumption in 2006."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety."); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("BRAZIL, Rio"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Reaching zero landfill"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/initiative_brazil_HSE.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("In 2007 our factory in Rio hit 100% waste recovery rate, by setting up the State of Rio’s first composting facility in conjunction with our waste management partner, VENATIV. Around 38 tonnes of organic waste from our restaurant and garden have since been composted offsite by the new company, Vide Verde.
As the composting facility has a capacity of 330 tonnes per month, many other companies are now taking advantage of this opportunity. Vide Verde already employs six people. Moreover, L’Oréal benefits from free compost to use in our gardens!"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety."); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Belgium"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("VOC Reduction in Libramont"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_belgium_1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Our factory in Libramont reduced VOC emissions by 43% in 2008 by reducing processing time (which reduces evaporation) and by capturing alcohol emissions through a regeneration process. This not only saves 15.8 tonnes of fugitive emissions, but saves money since the alcohols can be recovered."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("CHINA, Suzhou"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Achieving a 100% waste recovery rate"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_china_HSE.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("In 2007 our Suzhou factory achieved a 100% recovery of waste by increasing re-use and recycling, up from 83% in 2006.
Key to this was 26 of our suppliers using the standard re-usable shipping cases, up from 10 in 2006.
In addition, training was held on waste classification and paper saving."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety."); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("CANADA, Montréal"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Reducing water consumption"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_canada_HSE.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Our Montreal factory in Canada exemplifies the L’Oréal environmental spirit, winning several awards of recognition. It has embarked on a number of initiatives such as reduction in packaging, reduction in waste, energy recovery, water reduction projects and others.
For example, the factory employed an aggressive water use reduction programme resulting in savings of more than 39,000m3 of water a year and establishing the benchmark for eco-efficiency. This is particularly remarkable given that water is free in Montreal, removing the extra financial incentive."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety."); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA, Clark"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Zero landfill at Clark plant"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_clark.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("The Clark plant has put in place best practices to enable it to achieve the zero landfill waste target.

An analysis of each waste stream was carried out to identify the best recovery method. 13% of waste is re-used, 76% recycled, and 12% incinerated with energy recovery."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "3"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Research and development"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA, Chicago"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Understanding skin and hair diversity"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_usa_RDD.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Founded in 2000 in Chicago, L’Oréal’s Research Institute for Ethnic Skin and Hair studies the properties and behaviour of the skin and hair of individuals of African origin.

It partners with a number of universities and organises biennial international symposiums to share and spread knowledge on ethnic skin and hair among academics and researchers from the industrial world."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "2"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Environment, health and safety"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA, Colorado"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Increased recycling at Aurora Warehouse"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/initiative_USA_aurora.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Significant efforts have been made to increase recycling at this site, which have resulted in the following improvements in 2006:

- 143,550kgs of broken pallets have been sold to a pallet recycling company, which breaks the pallets into parts to make new pallets. The 10% of the wood that is unusable as pallet parts is chipped and used as mulch. This has saved an estimated 2,684 trees.

- 886kgs of plastic caps and 511kgs of lipstick caps from damaged or out of date products have been removed for recycling.

- 14,227kgs of plastic stretch film (low density polyethylene) has been recycled into new plastic."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Promoting diversity Laboratory - CSR Europe"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_europe_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("In 2007, L’Oréal initiated and has since managed the European “Mainstreaming Diversity” Laboratory in partnership with CSR Europe and the French association “IMS-Entreprendre pour la Cité”. The laboratory involves 15 international companies and a dozen associations fighting discrimination, including ENAR, Sodalitas, the International Lesbian and Gay Association, and the European Disability Forum. One of the objectives is to identify innovative steps to promote diversity within European companies. The Laboratory works alongside the European Commission.

"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("L’Oréal Taiwan"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Disability and diversity initiative"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_taiwan.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Since 1997, L’Oréal Taiwan Wu Ku Distribution Centre has been working in close cooperation with the Chung-Hwa Foundation, an association helping minority groups, in particular those with learning disabilities. The aim of this co-operation is to enable the students, through training and development programmes, to grow in self-confidence, enrich their lives and improve their capacity to secure gainful employment. Currently, there are 28 disabled students training and working in the distribution centre and another 70 disabled students are being trained to work in factories."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Columbia"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Helping young women in difficult financial situation"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_colombia_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("“Belleza por un futuro” (Beauty for a Future) is an initiative which provides technical and managerial training in the hairdressing business to young women in difficult financial situations (for example pregnant women and single mothers), in conjunction with a local NGO, Los Pisingos.

L’Oréal not only helps them improve their self-esteem through leadership training, hairdressing and make-up sessions, but also offers them a six-month follow-up with the option to develop a hairdressing business. L’Oréal also provides these women with a Starter Kit as their first capital asset. 11 women graduated from the programme in October 2007. “It was very rewarding to create an academic program and transmit it to people who need it”, said Carlos Ortiz, one of L’Oréal employees involved in the programme."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("China"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Promoting social dialogue"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_china_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("L’Oréal has three employees’ representative structures, one for each legal entity: L’Oréal China, BeautyCos and BeautyLux. L’Oréal China set up a new Trade Union Committee in November 2007, consisting of eight members elected by the employees."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "3"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Africa"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("South Africa"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Developing HIV/AIDS program"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_southafrica_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("L’Oréal South Africa launched its HIV/AIDS program for its staff and their families at the end of 2005. Today 32 people are registered in the program providing free medicine.
We set up a peer-to-peer educators network of 12 fully trained L’Oréal South Africa employees, and hold quarterly information sessions, which have contributed to program awareness and better education about HIV/AIDS and STIs (Sexual Transmitted Infections).
During 2007, 54% of staff underwent voluntary testing for HIV. Another Wellness Day with free testing and counseling was organized in June 2008.

"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Training managers on diversity"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_spain_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("A 2-day diversity training course has been in place since the end of 2006. By the end of 2007, 1,409 managers had attended the course. The aim is for all of our 8,000 European managers to have attended the course by the end of 2009.

The purpose of this training is to clarify the concept of diversity and to explain its importance for L’Oréal, to help managers identify personal and operational barriers to diversity, and to learn to promote diversity on a daily basis.

"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("FRANCE, Aulnay"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Participating in employment and diversity forum"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_france_SA.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Through a partnership established between L'Oréal and the French association \"IMS-Entreprendre pour la cité\", the group put together an innovative initiative in the form of the first \"Employment and Diversity\" employment forum, which was held on February 28th, 2006. This was the first ever recruitment forum co-organised by and within a company in France and directed at school leavers with 4 or 5 years of further education from visible minorities and/or difficult neighbourhoods.

The event was held at our Technical and Research Centre at Aulnay-sous-Bois. Its purpose was to make access to employment easier for almost 200 candidates by putting them in direct contact with the recruiters of 16 large companies. As a result of this initiative, 22 young graduates were recruited."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "5"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Suppliers Relations"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Spain"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Aspanias collaboration on disability"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_spain_SR.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("L’Oréal Spanish office uses the services of Aspanias, a company set up in 1996 to help the mentally and physically disabled be re-integrated into community life, schooling and the work place, thus helping the creation of 120 jobs."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("China"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Beijing Paralympic Games"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_china_SA1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("For the first time, L’Oréal Paris was a sponsor of the French team who took part in the Paralympic Games held in Beijing (China) in 2008. Through this partnership, L’Oréal Paris, with the support of L’Oréal China, the Asia zone and the Consumer Products Division, pledged to finance the athletes’ preparation for the Games and their participation in the events in Beijing."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "5"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Supplier Relation"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Mexico"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Developing a partnershio on sustainability with our supplier Alcan Packaging Beauty"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_mexique_SR.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("“From now on, we at Alcan are putting sustainable development at the core of our growth strategy.
Our approach is based on three priorities:
- Social Responsibility: provide production sites that meet our customers’ requirements;
- Eco-Packaging: develop packaging that is more environment-friendly, whether by reduction at source, eco-design or the use of new materials;
- Protecting the Environment: reduce the impact of our industrial activities and our products on the environment and the communities in which we operate.
Because the sustainable development goal concerns the entire value chain, we want to forge partnerships with our most committed customers. This is what we are doing with L’Oréal.”

François Luscan, Alcan Packaging Beauty."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "5"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Supplier Relation"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("France"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Collaboration with EBS esperance"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_france_SR.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("L’Oréal’s European factories use the services of EBS Esperance, a French packaging company set up in 1996 to help vulnerable people (for example the long-term unemployed, victims of domestic violence, and young people who have given up school)to be re-integrated into the work place. 45 people of 15 different nationalities are employed, 80% of whom are female.

Recruits are offered minimum two years contracts, during which time each person is personally assisted in the recovery of self-confidence in order to find a job in a more traditional framework.A social audit was requested by L’Oréal and was carried out during 2006: the result was almost fully compliant. L’Oréal encourages its suppliers to get involved in social responsibility initiatives."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "5"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Supplier Relation"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("CHINA, Shenzhen"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Building a partnership on labour standards with Rexam"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_china_SR.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("We have been working with one of our largest packaging suppliers, Rexam, as part of its own sustainable development programme. As part of L’Oréal’s social audit programme, a third party audit of labour standards was carried out at Rexam’s Shenzhen factory by Intertek. This site has been SA 8000 certified since 2002, and follows the best practice recommended by this standard. Sport courts, a TV room, karaoke room, gym and a small library have been introduced to improve the standard of living of resident employees.

Intertek’s initial audit detected some opportunities for further improvement. Most corrective actions have since been fully implemented, and a pilot project will be implemented in 2007 to highlight best practice. “We see the L’Oréal’s social audit programme and the invitation to join the pilot as an opportunity to compare our current performance with the industry best in class, giving us the opportunity to reduce or eliminate potential gaps.” - Fabio Salik, Managing Director Make Up Wordwide, Rexam."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "7"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Corporate Philanthropy"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA, Cranbury"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Raising money for breast cancer research"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_USA_cranburry.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Since 2004, employees at our Cranbury distribution centre have focused on raising money for breast cancer research, after losing two long-term employees to the disease. A “Because Your Dog is Worth It Too” gala charity event has been held for the last three years in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

In 2007, over 5,000 humans and 2,600 dogs participated in events such as a costume contest, a dog wash, “the world’s only puppy limbo contest” and dog diving (into a 30,000 gallon pool). These efforts raised more than $65,000 for the charity (with total donations over the last four years of more than $225,000), and increased community awareness of breast cancer. The creative team spirit of our employees at Cranbury lead to it being a worthy winner of the L’Oréal Award for Best Community Relations Initiative."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "7"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Corporate Philanthropy"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Wales, Llantrisant"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Staff Fundraising for Ty Hafan hospice, Llantrisant factory"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_wales_community.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("While the L’Oréal Llantrisant factory has undertaken many different activities to help the local community, our pride of place goes to our work with Ty Hafan, the only children’s hospice in Wales. All our employees have the opportunity to become involved in activities of a real and practical nature that help children who are severely handicapped by disease. Over 150 staff have been directly involved, led by a group of totally committed volunteers from the factory who give innumerable hours of their personal time to organise these activities. L’Oréal supports our staff by donating around €14,000 worth of product samples for sale each year to raise money.

Ty Hafan’s main annual fundraising event is to organise the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge.
Approximately 80 teams take part, and L’Oréal has, on a number of occasions, had the largest representation of any participating company.

Our total contribution to Ty Hafan since 1997 is now in excess of €150,000. “At Ty Hafan we spend a lot of time making presentations to companies and organisations to encourage them to become involved in our fundraising activities. We always use L’Oréal as a shining example of what can be achieved by the efforts of the staff of a major local employer,”Dominic Jenkins, Chief Executive – Ty Hafan.
"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "7"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Corporate Philanthropy"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA, New York"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Employee volunteer day"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_usa2_community.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Firmly committed to supporting the communities in which it does business, L’Oréal USA initiated the first Employee Volunteer Day in 2006.

Building upon the numerous local and national charities that the subsidiary supports with cash grants and product donations, employees in the American headquarters’ New York City office were invited to give their time and talents to help those less fortunate.

In partnership with New York Cares, a volunteer organization that matches volunteers with the needs of charities in the five New York boroughs, L’Oréal full-time employees were offered the opportunity to volunteer during regular work hours on one of 12 volunteer projects. Several months in advance of the event, team leaders were identified and trained to the lead project activities on Volunteer Day. An on-site Volunteer Fair was hosted to showcase projects and charitable partners and to offer employees a chance to learn more about Volunteer Day.

Over 420 employees from all divisions and management levels demonstrated their commitment to helping others by preparing meals for the sick or homeless; reading to disadvantaged children; playing bingo with the elderly; helping victims of domestic violence get a new start in life; assisting the unemployed in resume preparation and interview skills; and raking, cleaning and planting at an East Side ecological centre— among many other things.

Planning is underway for the 2007 L’Oréal USA Volunteer Day and more than 600 employees are expected to participate in what has become an annual event.

www.nycares.org"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "8"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("The Body Shop"); obj.region_code = "4"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Asia"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Indonesia"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Stop Violence in the Home"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_indonesia_bodyshop.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Suzy Santoso, The Body Shop Head Franchisee in Indonesia was honoured with the UN Millennium Development Goals Award (MDGs) for achievement in Women’s Empowerment, as well as being personally voted one of the “35 Incredible Women of 2007” by a prominent national women’s magazine. The awards highlighted her successful campaigning to support the push for the Domestic Violence Act through to the House of Representatives, resulting in better protection for domestic violence victims."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "1"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("America"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("USA"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Diversity + Inclusion = Innovation & Success™"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/initiative_USA_SA1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("In September 2008, a Diversity & Inclusion minisite was unveiled on Planet L’Oréal, the internal L’Oréal USA website.
This communicates L’Oréal USA’s philosophy, vision and approach to diversity management. With a single click, employees can browse through multiple diversity initiatives.
The site enables employees to share ideas and new initiatives such as supplier diversity, commitments in diverse communities and best practices. Ultimately, the site demonstrates the L’Oréal USA commitment to innovation through the diversity of thought and inclusion of different perspectives."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "4"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Social Affairs"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Italy"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Diversity programme of L’Oréal Italy"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_Italy_SA1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("In 2008, L’Oréal Italy engaged in positive diversity actions both externally and internally.

1. The first “Diversity Career” fair (“Diversità al lavoro”), organised by L’Oréal Italy, Sodalitas, UNAR (Government Anti-Racial Discrimination Office) and the national economic newspaper Il Sole 24 ore, took place at the newspaper’s headquarters in Milan. Eighteen companies and 350 candidates, foreigners and disabled people, participated in the event. As a result, 20 people have been or are in the process of being hired by L’Oréal. The next “Diversità al lavoro” fair takes place in April 2009 at L’Oréal’s office in Milan.

2. L’Oréal Italy took part in the “Laboratory on multiculturalism”, set up by Sodalitas, UNAR, and other companies. The objective is to compile a guide of best practices and policies on diversity. The guide is due to be released in June 2009.

3. 264 managers were trained in diversity and L’Oréal Italy launched its internal Diversity programme focusing on specific issues relevant to the subsidiary and to the country. In 2009, each division will focus on one of these issues with a specific action plan.
"); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "7"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Corporate philanthropy"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("France"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("\"La Maison de Solenn\", \"Maison des Adolescents\""); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_France_CP1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("The “Maison des Adolescents” is an innovative, comprehensive treatment programme for young people, ages 12-19, under the direction of child psychiatrist Marie-Rose Moro. Since 2008, the Foundation has sponsored a socio-aesthetician who leads a weekly half-day workshop there. Nearly 100 adolescent volunteers have participated as part of the treatment programme. The Foundation also financed publication of the catalogue for the October 2008 “Minnie by 80 creators” sale held at Christie’s, to benefit the “Maison de Solenn”."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj); var obj = {}; obj.type_code = "3"; obj.type_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Research and Development"); obj.region_code = "2"; obj.region_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("Europe"); obj.resume_desc = LOC.htmlEncode("France"); obj.resume_desc2 = LOC.htmlEncode("Cooperation with Percy Hospital"); obj.page_image = "/_en/_ww/html/sustainableDevelopment/Img/initiatives/intiative_france_1.jpg"; obj.page_texte = LOC.htmlEncode("Last year L’Oréal entered into a scientific partnership with the Percy Hospital in Clamart which resulted in the creation of a common scientific committee. The idea is to trade technologies and expert knowledge in tissue engineering and to discover synergies for research. One of the main things that the work hinges around is the study of mesenchymatose stem cells, which might be used in regenerative medicine (e.g. in the case of radiation burns)."); LOC.initiatives.push(obj);