Sustainable Beauty
In the world of beauty, we don’t follow trends: we set them. At LOOKFANTASTIC, we believe that beauty should not only make you look and feel good but also be kind to the planet. As a leading global beauty retailer, we recognise our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainability across all aspects of our business. Our sustainability scheme is a comprehensive strategy designed to address the environmental and social challenges within the beauty industry, and it’s built around our commitment to making a meaningful difference.
Our sustainability scheme is guided by three core pillars: Reducing Environmental Impact, Promoting Ethical Sourcing, and Engaging and Educating Our Community. Each of these pillars represents a key area where we can drive positive change, and together, they form the foundation of our approach to sustainability.
Reducing Environmental Impact: We are dedicated to minimising our carbon footprint, reducing waste, and encouraging a circular economy. From packaging to logistics, we are continuously exploring innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Promoting Ethical Sourcing: We work closely with our brand partners to ensure that products sold on LOOKFANTASTIC are sourced responsibly. This includes prioritising brands that are cruelty-free, use sustainably sourced ingredients, and adhere to fair labour practices.
Engaging and Educating Our Community: We aim to empower our customers to make more sustainable beauty choices. By providing clear information, resources, and tools, we hope to inspire a more conscious and informed beauty journey.
To bring our sustainability scheme to life, we have set specific goals and initiatives that are both ambitious and actionable. Here are some of the key components of our strategy:
Recycle Me Scheme: One of our flagship initiatives is the "Recycle Me" scheme, a program designed to tackle the issue of beauty packaging waste. We recognise that not all beauty packaging is easy to recycle through conventional means, so we’ve partnered with TerraCycle, a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle waste. Through this scheme, customers can return their empty beauty containers to us, and we ensure they are properly recycled. This initiative not only helps reduce landfill waste but also supports the transition to a more circular economy.
Sustainable Packaging Goals: We are committed to making our packaging as sustainable as possible. Our specific goals include:
100% Recyclable Packaging by 2025: We aim to ensure that all LOOKFANTASTIC own-brand packaging is fully recyclable by 2025. This includes moving away from single-use plastics and incorporating more sustainable materials such as recycled or biodegradable components.
Minimising Excess Packaging: We are reviewing all aspects of our product and shipping packaging to eliminate unnecessary materials and reduce overall waste. This involves working closely with our suppliers to streamline packaging processes and explore more eco-friendly options.
Carbon Footprint Reduction: We are actively working to reduce our carbon emissions across our entire supply chain. Our goals include:
Carbon-Neutral Shipping: By 2030, we aim to offer carbon-neutral shipping options to all our customers. This includes offsetting emissions from our delivery services and working with logistics partners who share our commitment to sustainability.
Energy Efficiency: We are improving energy efficiency within our operations by investing in renewable energy sources, optimising our warehouse operations, and implementing green technologies.
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing: We strive to offer a diverse range of products that align with our ethical standards. Our goals include:
100% Cruelty-Free: We are committed to ensuring that all brands sold on LOOKFANTASTIC are cruelty-free. This means no animal testing at any stage of product development or production.
Sustainable and Vegan Options: We are expanding our selection of vegan, organic, and sustainably sourced products. Our goal is to have a significant portion of our product range meet these criteria by 2025, making it easier for customers to shop according to their values.
Consumer Awareness and Engagement: Education is a key element of our sustainability scheme. We want to empower our customers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their beauty purchases. Our initiatives include:
Transparent Communication: We are committed to being transparent about our sustainability journey, including sharing progress towards our goals, challenges we face, and how our customers can be part of the solution.
Long-Term Targets: Our long-term targets are ambitious, but we believe they are necessary to drive real change. Here’s a look at where we’re heading:
Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040: Our ultimate goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. This will involve a combination of reducing our emissions as much as possible and offsetting the remaining emissions through verified carbon offset programs.
Zero Waste to Landfill: We aim to send zero waste to landfill across our operations by 2030. This means ensuring that all waste is either reused, recycled, or composted.
Leadership in Sustainable Beauty: We aspire to be a leader in sustainable beauty retail. This means continuously innovating, setting new standards for sustainability in the industry, and inspiring other companies to follow suit.
At LOOKFANTASTIC, we understand that achieving these targets will not be easy, but we are fully committed to the journey. Our sustainability scheme is a reflection of our belief that the beauty industry can and should be a force for good. We are excited about the progress we’ve made so far and remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable beauty.
Together with our customers, brand partners, and stakeholders, we’re on a mission to make beauty better—for people, for communities, and for the planet.
