Raw materials have always been a source of inspiration and innovation for our House. This is why we pay particular attention to the ingredients that we select, as well to protecting the ecosystems they are part of.

We have set up exceptional chains, respectful of both humans and nature. Along with our partners, we are helping to protect biodiversity by means of Sustainable Development patronage programmes. The latter relate to ingredients like bergamot, vetiver and jasmine.

Although we allow our perfumers complete freedom for their creativity, we also know that the Earth's resources are limited. This is why we endeavour to create quality alternatives to certain at-risk essences. So, thanks to innovative techniques, we can now use synthetic notes in place of rare ingredients like vanilla. In aspiring to limit our environmental footprint, we support our suppliers in the development of ethical extraction processes.

Once these raw materials have been carefully selected, we enhance them in formulas that are both safe and of premium quality. To better respond to the increasing demand from our consumers for more natural products, we have decided to remove certain ingredients from our formulas and are trying to find satisfactory substitutes for them.

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  RAW MATERIALS

  Guerlain selects every ingredient that goes into its product formulas with the greatest of care. For each ingredient, you can find out: 

  
  

  • The geographical origin, i.e. the place of harvest for botanical ingredients, the extraction site for minerals and the production site for synthetic ingredients;
  • The manufacturer of the raw material, where this can be done without jeopardising the preservation of our know-how;
  • The naturality of the ingredient (evaluated on the basis of the ISO 16128 standard);
  • Its role in the formula.

  
  For technical reasons, the platform can only display one geographical origin per ingredient. When a plant-based ingredient is harvested in several places, the one specified on Bee Respect will correspond either to the manufacturer’s main place of harvest, or to the production site for the raw material.
  
  The ingredients in the Raw Materials chain do not follow the order in the ingredients list exactly; refer to "Other raw materials" to find the complete list of ingredients for the product in question.
  
  The ingredients shown on Bee Respect represent at least 80% of the corresponding product formula for cosmetic and make-up products. For fragrances, we follow the same rule; however, alcohol and water alone already represent a percentage greater than 80%; we have therefore decided to open up the scented concentrate by outlining the key ingredients (natural or synthetic raw materials) that make up the olfactory signature of our creations. This is a big step for our House, which has almost 200 years of heritage behind it, and keeps the recipes for its olfactory creations a closely guarded secret.
  

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  Packaging

  The packaging of Guerlain products is comprised of numerous components, which must always meet with performance and eco-design requirements. For each component, you can find out:
  
  

  • The main material;
  • The name of the supplier from which Guerlain purchased the component;
  • The production site where the component was produced.

  
  Where several steps are involved in the production of any component, the site shown on Bee Respect will correspond to the main production site. Decoration of the component, even if it is not mentioned, is the subject of real collaborative efforts with our suppliers in order to reduce the carbon impact of this process.
  
  Because our suppliers are our partners in this traceability initiative and because we choose them in our own image, genuinely committed and for the long term, we are happy to share their policies for sustainable development and their outstanding achievements on this platform.
  
  The components specified on Bee Respect correspond to the main components of the packaging, which contribute to the vast majority of the carbon impact of the packaging.

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  PRODUCTION

  Guerlain strives to continuously improve its requirements for sustainable cosmetics. This commitment is exemplified by the manufacturing of each and every one of its products. This section will specify the production site for Guerlain products.
  
  In the majority of cases, the manufacturing sites for our products are as follows: The La Ruche factory in the city of Chartres in France produces Skincare, Make-up and Derivative fragranced products. The Orphin factory near Rambouillet in France produces all of the Guerlain fragrances.
  
  For products that require several production stages, the site specified will correspond to the production site for the formulation.
  
  In certain - limited - cases, Guerlain calls on subcontractors with real expertise in rare techniques for producing formulations. We are committed to naming these partners on this platform.
  
  It should be noted that for several years now, our service providers and suppliers have been aware of our sustainable development policy; responsible criteria are now a real decision-making element in our calls for tender.

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  TRANSPORT

  Transporting our products is the biggest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in our carbon report. This is a key issue for Guerlain, reminding us of the importance of each link in the logistics chain. In this section, you can find out:
  
  

  • The methods used to transport our products
  • The names of our primary transporters and their outstanding achievements with regards to combatting climate change

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  POINTS OF SALE

  Our stores reflect our commitment to sustainable development and our salespeople are the leading ambassadors for our brand values and the excellence of our products. At Guerlain, we believe that real wealth lies in people… and they are truly diverse. Explore all our stores and points of sale around the world.

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  RECYCLING

  Facilitating customers’ eco-habits and giving our products a second life has been a priority for several years now. Consequently, innovative waste sorting channels are increasing and being strengthened, and the limitations of recycling are gradually being pushed back at Guerlain, with:
  
  

  • More accessible information for customers regarding sorting instructions;
  • The development of over 30 different sorting channels (paper, cardboard, various types of plastic and glass, batteries, etc.) for recycling our waste, including tester bottles and obsolete products, thanks to the CEDRE sorting and recycling platform created by LVMH.