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As a global corporate citizen, The Estée Lauder Companies recognises that our success is inextricably linked to the communities in which we live, work and source. We also know that global challenges require collaborative solutions to create a better world and better outcomes for future generations. Through our social impact initiatives, we work together with our employees, consumers and partner organisations to tackle these challenges, drawing on the Lauder Family values of fearless persistence and generosity of spirit.
At The Estée Lauder Companies, we are unwavering in our continued commitment to put people at the centre of our business and live our shared values every day. Together, we will accelerate our progress towards a more equitable and beautiful future.
Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer
Women's Advancement
ELC is committed to helping build a world where there are limitless possibilities for all women and girls. We’re seeking, supporting and scaling opportunities to champion women’s health, develop women leaders and entrepreneurs, and advocate for women's and girls’ education globally.
Breast Cancer Campaign
Our largest corporate social impact programme strives to create a world free of breast cancer by supporting lifesaving research, education and medical services around the globe.
Social Investments
As a global company, we have many opportunities for meaningful engagement with social impact causes that matter to our employees, customers and partners. We contribute to the communities where we live, work and source, with a special focus in areas where we see opportunities to make a difference.
Employee Engagement
We are committed to empowering our employees to drive social impact and sustainability across the business and in the communities where they live and work. The company continues to foster a culture of global citizenship that values and celebrates the importance of inclusion, diversity and equity, by supporting our employees’ passions and amplifying collective impact and shared culture of purpose.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Our ambition is to be the most inclusive and diverse beauty company in the world, with targeted goals and programmes to help foster a culture of meaningful belonging and advancement.
Writing Change
A collaboration between The Estée Lauder Companies and National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, WRITING CHANGE is an initiative to support grassroots organisations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to equality, access and social change, through the power of young voices.
Social Impact by the Numbers
$131M+
Raised by the Breast Cancer Campaign and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation to fund research, education and medical services
$20.8M+
Cumulative ELC employee donations and company matches since FY'15 through ELC Good Works
$500M+
Raised to support health and rights for all through sales of MAC VIVA GLAM lip products
SOURCE: THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES, 2023
