L’Oréal celebrates employee-led initiatives driving diversity, equity and inclusion
Discover MoreEvery two years, L’Oréal organises an internal competition, the Beauty of Inclusion Awards, recognising initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among L’Oréal employees, consumers, and communities.
This year’s edition marks the 20th anniversary of L'Oréal’s formal and global commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Margaret Johnston-Clarke
Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
“At L’Oréal, we believe that innovation comes from our people. Through the Beauty of Inclusion Awards, we have identified bold and innovative ideas across the Group. In 2026, we are launching an in-house incubator, the L’Oréal Beauty of Inclusion Booster to scale up initiatives and accelerate the way we bring inclusive beauty to life.”
Margaret Johnston-Clarke
Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Bringing inclusive beauty to life
“At L’Oréal, we believe that innovation comes from our people. Through the Beauty of Inclusion Awards, we have identified bold and innovative ideas across the Group. In 2026, we are launching an in-house incubator, the L’Oréal Beauty of Inclusion Booster to scale up initiatives and accelerate the way we bring inclusive beauty to life.”
Beauty of Inclusion Awards 2026:
215
projects submitted
5
award categories
22
finalists
6
winners
What are the projects about?
These initiatives cover all L’Oréal commitments:
- Socio-economic and multicultural diversity
- Inclusion of people with disabilities and physical, mental and social well-being of all employees
- Valorisation of people of all ages and generations
- Gender equity and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ communities
Who are the winners?
The 6 winners were announced during a ceremony with L’Oréal’s CEO, Nicolas Hieronimus.
The trophies, this year, were created by Brunel Mangani, an artist in exile who used discarded L'Oréal packaging to craft symbolic sculptures.
Our Employees Category Winner
AIR - Accessibility and Inclusivity Resource – United Kingdom
AIR is an AI companion integrated into L'Oréal's intranet providing guidance and assistive tools like text simplification, voice commands, audio playback for L'Oréal employees with disabilities.
Our Consumers Category Winner
The Anti-Racism Code – Brazil
The Anti-Racism Code is a guide to train L’Oréal luxury retail employees to eliminate racial discrimination and ensure inclusive, bias-free shopping environments for Black consumers.
Our Communities Category Winner
The Aesop Pathways – L’Oréal Luxe Division
The Aesop Pathways Collective is a recruitment program to hire refugee candidates as beauty advisors in Aesop stores.
Special Jury Prize Winner (ex aequo)
Together in STEM - Operations
Together in STEM is an initiative that inspires girls aged 11 to 15 to pursue scientific careers through open-door L’Oréal site visits hosted by employees.
Special Jury Prize Winner (ex aequo)
Green Pathways - India
Green Pathways is an initiative that funds land restoration and water management in drought-prone rural areas, benefiting over 14,000 underprivileged community members and increasing farmers' incomes by 20%.
People’s Choice Award Winner
Unveiling “Beauty of Longevity” - China
Beauty of Longevity is an initiative that addresses the aesthetic and social needs of the aging population by introducing age-adapted beauty courses in elder universities.
Updated July 2026