Philosophy & Sustainability Targets

SUSTAINABILITY IS IN OUR HANDS

As a leading skincare brand with over 100 years of expertise, we are well aware of the challenge we are facing: You can find NIVEA in households nationwide as we deliver wonderful skin care which is within reach for everyone. We are humbled by your trust in NIVEA. And we want to live up to this trust by bringing you our products in the most sustainable way. Because we are just as concerned as you are by the environmental challenges in front of us. Some of these are visible, like the pollution of our planet due to excessive plastic waste, while others are invisible, such as greenhouse gases.

At NIVEA we are committed to doing our part in to help solve these challenges, as we want to make sure that our blue planet will provide a beautiful home for generations to come.

ONE SKIN. ONE PLANET. ONE CARE.

Skin is at the center of everything we do at NIVEA. We believe in working with your skin to help achieve healthy beautiful-looking skin. Naturally beautiful, for all skin types and colors. Skin is our direct connection to our environment: it connects us to those we hold near and dear through human touch and it allows us to feel nature’s elements, refreshed by rain and wind and warmed by the sun.

We only have one planet. It is our home, and we rely on a healthy planet just as much as we rely on healthy skin. But our planet is no longer in balance, and its natural beauty is fading due to the overconsumption of resources and environmental pollution. The fight against climate change is one of the most important environmental challenge we are facing.

NIVEA does not want you to compromise. We pledge to extend our care for your skin to the protection and preservation of our planet. By transforming our products, reducing their CO2 footprint, and, in fact, changing the way we do business, we want to help you take care of your skin and our planet at the same time. This is a journey, and we are not done yet. But NIVEA is committed to taking care beyond our skin.

NIVEA'S SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

More information on concrete achievements and targets can be found in the Sustainability Highlight Report of NIVEA's parent company Beiersdorf.

NIVEA’S SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

BEIERSDORF'S SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

As a leading skincare brand, acting more sustainably is vital if we want to have a positive impact on the planet. We need to be more conscious of how important it is to protect and maintain our beautiful planet. In doing so, we will need to work hard to counter the effects that climate change and pollution have had and continue to have. Learn about NIVEA's parent company Beiersdorf sustainability targets:

Fighting climate change: we invest a lot of effort in developing the best possible skincare products, and while doing so, we always keep an eye on how we can reduce our CO2 emissions and save energy along our entire value chain.

Environmentally-conscious formulations: by implementing environmentally-conscious and biodegradable alternative raw materials, we are striving to improve the environmental compatibility of our overall portfolio.

Sustainable plastic packaging & waste reduction: guided by the principles of the circular economy, we are on a mission to use plastic responsibly in our product packaging. Our approach is straightforward: we reduce plastic wherever possible, recycle plastic as much as we can, replace it when it makes sense.

Responsible sourcing: NIVEA strives to treat nature with respect. Therefore, our goals are to contribute to ecological agricultural practices, prevent deforestation, and support the communities and regions where our ingredients grow. For example, 100 percent of our palm (kernel) oil has been sourced sustainably since the end of 2020.

Reducing water consumption: as a manufacturer of skincare products, we are aware of our great responsibility and have made reducing water use a core topic of our sustainability approach.

ONE SKIN. ONE PLANET. ONE CARE.
We want to be 100 percent transparent and answer all your questions about sustainability at NIVEA. If you could not find all the answers you were looking for on this website, or are looking for more detailed information, please visit the sustainability website of NIVEA’s parent company, Beiersdorf.