SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS 2024

Discover our sustainability highlights of 2024, where we continued to advance our CARE BEYOND SKIN Sustainability agenda – making measurable and positive contributions to both the environment and society.

#WE CARE FOR SKIN AND BEYOND

Nonfinancial Statement 2024

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#CLIMATE CARE

Climate Transition Plan

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- 25%​

absolute GHG emissions (in scope 1, 2, and 3 (vs. 2018))​

Logistics

Groundbreak of New Climate-Neutral Logistics Center

Its features will include photovoltaic modules and green roofs and facades. Beiersdorf also aims to receive LEED certification, an internationally recognized sustainability seal for building design

NET ZERO Target

Validated by SBTi​

By 2045, the Group aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero and expand its leadership position in climate protection.​

~90% of water

can be recovered by a new purification technology in our production center in India.​

NET ZERO Masterclass

4000+ employees participated on site in our Net Zero Masterclass trainings facilitated by 100 Ambassadors worldwide.​

#INNOVATING WITH CARE

NIVEA MEN

The shower category was relaunched with improved features:​

- 99% biodegradable formula
- 97% recycled plastic bottle
-​ 20% less plastic in bottle (vs. previous bottle) ​

NIVEA

The Body Care range saves tons of virgin plastic with their biggest relaunch:​

- ~20% less plastic in bottle (vs. previous bottle | except Body Milk)
​- 50% recycled plastic bottle

Eucerin​

The Urea Repair Shower Gel relaunch has a lower environmental impact:​

- 100% clean formula​
- 98% recycled plastic bottle​
- 65% plastic reduction with refill pouch (vs. 400ml plastic bottle) ​

Packaging innovation

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#INCLUSIVE CARE

NIVEA CONNECT

Together we fight social isolation​

Social isolation is one of the most pressing threats to our physical and mental health. According to a global survey of 8,000 participants initiated by NIVEA, isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, and other serious health issues.

NIVEA Connect Website

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NIVEA Connect Report 2024

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With the launch of NIVEA CONNECT, the brand has created an initiative aimed at reducing the stigma of social isolation and promoting meaningful human connections. To this end, NIVEA CONNECT projects will be launched in 40 countries by 2026, which - taking into account local conditions and with the support of experts - will help communities combat social isolation and will create bridges of belonging and trust to foster social connection.

Under the motto "We Care Beyond Skin by Empowering Girls", Beiersdorf has been supporting girls and young women and their communities in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America since 2020 in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Ashoka, CARE, and Plan International.

Empowering Girls

Empowering Girls Website

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To take our commitment to the next level, colleagues around the world welcomed more than 200 girls & young women to our offices across 12 countries to mark the “International Day of the Girl Child” on 11 October, 2024. The participants engaged in mentorship sessions, dynamic workshops, lab tours, and “Ask me Anything” Sessions.​

Empowering Girls Dossier

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Our global volunteering day.

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2024 marks the second edition of our global volunteering initiative, CARE BEYOND SKIN Day.​ More than 10,000 employees worldwide devoted one workday to support important local causes with their time, skills and resources. Volunteering activities in 2024 came to life in countless forms: from renovating community spaces, to spending time with children, organizing clean-ups, and many more.​

#CARE BEYOND SKIN DAY

150+

organizations supported in 55,000 volunteered hours​

The CARE BEYOND SKIN Day was first launched in 2023 to exemplify Beiersdorf‘s commitment to champion a more inclusive society and lead in climate care. ​

10,000+ Employees

volunteering in 66 countries

Beiersdorfers around the globe go volunteering

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