L’Oréal and DHL Supply Chain Thailand Lead the Way in Sustainable Beauty Product Transport With Electric Trucks Collaboration

• L'Oréal, in partnership with DHL Supply Chain Thailand, has rolled out Thailand's first electric trucks  for the beauty industry
• This initiative reinforces commitment of “L'Oréal's for the Future”  program to reduce environmental impact

In a groundbreaking initiative, DHL Supply Chain Thailand, the global leader in logistics, has partnered with beauty giant L'Oréal Groupe, to introduce two six-wheel electric trucks. This collaboration establishes L'Oréal Groupe in Thailand as the first beauty company to deploy electric trucks in the country. It signifies a significant stride in sustainable transportation within the beauty industry, reflecting L'Oréal Groupe's commitment to reducing its environmental impact.

For decades, L'Oréal Groupe has been commited to sustainability and  minimizing its environmental footprint across the entire value chain. In response to growing environmental and social challenges, the company has accerelated its efforts toward 2030 through a program called, "L'Oréal for the Future", targeting a radical transformation of its operations. Patrick Girod, CEO of L'Oréal Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, stated, “Our ambitious 'L'Oréal for the Future' program reflects our deep commitment to sustainability, setting clear and impactful goals to respect planetary boundary, with a focus on reducing CO₂ emissions across operations. By 2030, L'Oréal Groupe aims to achieve a 50% reduction, on average and per finished product, in greenhouse gas emissions linked to the transport of our products, compared to 2016. The strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain Thailand to deploy electric trucks will be pivotal in ensuring our operations in Thailand which covers 15 brands with 200 million products sold annually contributes to this target, marking a significant step toward a greener and more sustainable future.”

DHL Supply Chain Thailand will oversee the transportation of L'Oréal products, utilizing electric trucks to transport goods from L'Oréal's Distribution Center in Bang Na to over 30 modern trade distribution centers in Bangkok and surrounding areas. These electric trucks, capable of traveling up to 350 km on a single charge, are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by an estimated 70 tons per truck per year. Managed by DHL's Connected Control Tower, the trucks will enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and real-time safety, contributing to more secure and efficient transportation processes.

Steve Walker, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster, said, “Combating global warming is a shared mission that transcends industries. At DHL, we are proud to join hands with L'Oréal on this crucial cause. Both DHL and L’Oreal are deeply committed to reducing carbon emissions in every facet of our operations, recognizing the urgency of this global challenge. We hope this collaboration sets a new standard in eco-friendly beauty business practices in Thailand. Our common purpose of 'Connecting People. Improving Lives', is guides our actions. It also underpins our values and directs our mission to create a long-lasting impact. Collaborating with L'Oréal is a clear reflection of this commitment."

In alignment with DHL Supply Chain’s global Green Transport Policy, DHL Supply Chain Thailand is actively expanding their fleet with electric vehicles and continuously exploring innovative, alternative solutions in warehouse and transport operations to further achieve their journey to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net-zero by the year 2050.

As part of “L'Oréal for the Future” program,  L'Oréal Groupe also aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all sites by 2025 by improving energy efficiency and using 100% renewable energy. Furthermore, by 2030, L'Oréal will set the bar even higher by ensuring that 100% of the plastics used in their product packaging will be sourced from either recycled or bio-based materials and 95% of its ingredients in formula will be biobased, derived from abundant minerals or from circular processes.