Creating the Beauty That Moves the World — With Tomorrow’s Sustainability Innovations
At L’Oréal, innovation has always been at the heart of our purpose. Now, we are taking a bold step forward to align that innovation with sustainability, through the launch of our Sustainable Innovation Accelerator Program.
Endowed with €100 million over 5 years, this global initiative aims to identify, pilot, and scale breakthrough solutions that support the sustainable transformation of the beauty industry.
Our Mission
The challenges we face today—climate change, resource scarcity, plastic waste, and water stress—demand urgent and collaborative innovation. Our accelerator will act as a launchpad for high-impact solutions, enabling a more responsible and resilient beauty ecosystem.
We are committed to supporting startups, SMEs, and innovative companies offering ready-to-pilot solutions in the following key areas:
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Low-carbon and climate-positive technologies
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Alternative and sustainable ingredients
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Eliminating fossil-based plastics and reducing plastic waste
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Low-impact manufacturing and processing methods
- Water resilience and circular water solutions
- Nature-based solutions and biodiversity regeneration
- Inclusive and circular business models
A Strategic Partnership for Impact
In partnership with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), our accelerator will not only scout and evaluate promising innovations—it will actively support and scale them through tailored pilots, expert mentorship, and integration opportunities within L’Oréal’s global ecosystem.
Timeline & Application
Applications are now open
🗓 Open: 23 June 2025
🗓 Close: 30 September 2025
Selected participants will gain access to a bespoke acceleration program, designed to bring their solutions to life at scale—with support from sustainability leaders, R&D experts, and global industry mentors.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
This is your opportunity to be part of a movement transforming beauty for the better. If you’re working on the next breakthrough in sustainable innovation, we want to hear from you.
Together, we can accelerate change—and create the beauty that moves the world.
