KIEHL’S SUSTAINABILITY GLOSSARY

Minerals that are found in relatively high concentrations in the earth’s crust, are easily accessible, and are readily available commercially. 

Amount of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 and its equivalents) released throughout a product’s life cycle (production, transportation and usage).

Production systems which aim to limit the wasting of resources and to minimize the environmental impact of all stages of a product’s life cycle.

Paper or cardboard used in product packaging that comes exclusively from forests that are managed responsibly, in a way that protects biodiversity, and are independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Processes with a low environmental impact, used to obtain new raw materials in formulations.

Material made from post-consumer recycled sources.

Unlimited deposits of energy, renewable sources include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, marine and biomass energy.

Comes from plant, animal or microbial materials which are generally produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. They regenerate constantly in relatively short cycles. 

A manufacturing plant that, year after year, reduces its greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste generation and that contributes to the development of local employment and access to employee training. 

Started in 2010, the Solidarity Sourcing program directs a portion of our Global purchases to suppliers who employ people from vulnerable communities to allow them to have a reliable access to work and income. 

Waste from manufacturing is either reused, recycled or transformed into energy (waste-to-energy). In order to avoid sending waste to a landfill, materials that cannot be reused or recycled are used as fuel in special furnaces to generate energy.

Amount of water used throughout a product’s life cycle (production and usage).