With operations in more than 60 countries and products sold in
over 100, Avon is truly a global company. In that role,
we have a responsibility to ensure that our business practices are environmentally sound and that our products are
safe and effective for their intended use.
Today, we pride ourselves on meeting, if not exceeding, the environmental and product safety laws and regulations
of the countries and communities in which we operate.
Our environmental, health and safety policies, which establish requirements for Avon operations worldwide, have
helped us maintain high standards for responsibility. Avon’s environmental policy emphasizes our commitment to safeguarding the environment. Our policy requires that we:
- Conduct our operations in a manner that demonstrates our respect for the environment through the efficient use of natural resources, waste minimization, reuse and recycling practices;
- Meet or exceed all environmental laws and regulations of the countries and communities in which we operate;
- Continue to develop processes, practices and procedures that improve the environmental quality of our operations and our products across their life cycle, from initial design to ultimate disposal;
- Continuously improve our environmental management system and measure progress towards environmental goals.
