BEAUTY & FRAGRANCE
TOM FORD BEAUTY
FOUNDED IN 2005, TOM FORD IS A GLOBAL LUXURY HOUSE KNOWN FOR EXCEPTIONAL FRAGRANCE AND BEAUTY. IT HAS A PRESENCE IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES BECAME THE SOLE OWNER OF THE TOM FORD BRAND IN 2023.
SUSTAINABILITY PURPOSE
TOM FORD BEAUTY has an ongoing commitment to conducting business in a socially responsible manner and to operating with attention to sustainability across the entire value chain.
Established
2005
Headquarters
New York, NY
First Certified
2022
Employees
50 to 199
Product categories
Beauty
Website
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARD
Click below to see the detailed breakdown of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. TOM FORD BEAUTY has been comprehensively assessed and scored against all key areas of sustainability, including impact on climate, nature and water, treatment of workers and communities, as well as how ethically the business is run. Performance is assessed against international agreements, global frameworks, standards and legislation.
REAL CHANGE IN ACTION
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING
TOM FORD BEAUTY, through its group-level policies with The Estée Lauder Companies, upholds a robust commitment to health, safety and wellbeing across its global operations and value chain. Guided by its Supplier Code of Conduct and internal governance standards, the company requires all partners to provide clean, healthy and safe workplaces that meet or exceed applicable laws and regulations. This commitment is reinforced through regular supplier assessments and on-site audits, particularly in high-risk regions, to verify compliance with health and safety standards and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The company also mandates health and safety training for workers throughout its supply chain, ensuring proper sanitation, hazard minimisation, and emergency preparedness. Within its own facilities, The Estée Lauder Companies invests in modern infrastructure, upgraded equipment, and comprehensive wellbeing programs to protect employees and foster a safe, supportive work environment. This holistic approach embeds health, safety, and wellbeing as foundational principles of responsible business across its entire value chain.
ETHICS & FAIR OPERATING PRACTICES
The Estée Lauder Companies upholds a rigorous framework of ethics and fair operating practices that guides every facet of its global business. Its “Code of Conduct” makes clear that all employees, suppliers and partners must conduct business with uncompromising integrity, abide by applicable laws, and promote trust, fairness and respect in every interaction. The company’s Supplier Code of Conduct extends these standards across its supply chain: it forbids forced or child labour, debt bondage and other unfair practices; mandates safe, healthy working conditions; and requires full legal and regulatory compliance. Through anonymous reporting channels, third-party audits and zero-retaliation policies, Estée Lauder ensures accountability and transparency.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
TOM FORD BEAUTY is advancing sustainable innovation through its Plastic Innovation Accelerator, developed in partnership with Lonely Whale and supported by The Estée Lauder Companies. The initiative focuses on creating scalable, seaweed-based, biodegradable alternatives to thin-film plastics, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in beauty packaging. In parallel, The Estée Lauder Companies continues to expand its investment in sustainable ingredient innovation, exemplified by the establishment of its BioTech Hub for bio-based active manufacturing and collaborative research with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on biodegradable polymers and next-generation skincare solutions. Together, these initiatives underscore The Estée Lauder Companies’ commitment to transforming the beauty industry through science-led sustainability, advancing both packaging and ingredient innovation to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the performance and luxury synonymous with its brands.
TOM FORD BEAUTY, through its group-level policies with The Estée Lauder Companies, upholds a robust commitment to health, safety and wellbeing across its global operations and value chain. Guided by its Supplier Code of Conduct and internal governance standards, the company requires all partners to provide clean, healthy and safe workplaces that meet or exceed applicable laws and regulations. This commitment is reinforced through regular supplier assessments and on-site audits, particularly in high-risk regions, to verify compliance with health and safety standards and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. The company also mandates health and safety training for workers throughout its supply chain, ensuring proper sanitation, hazard minimisation, and emergency preparedness. Within its own facilities, The Estée Lauder Companies invests in modern infrastructure, upgraded equipment, and comprehensive wellbeing programs to protect employees and foster a safe, supportive work environment. This holistic approach embeds health, safety, and wellbeing as foundational principles of responsible business across its entire value chain.
The Estée Lauder Companies upholds a rigorous framework of ethics and fair operating practices that guides every facet of its global business. Its “Code of Conduct” makes clear that all employees, suppliers and partners must conduct business with uncompromising integrity, abide by applicable laws, and promote trust, fairness and respect in every interaction. The company’s Supplier Code of Conduct extends these standards across its supply chain: it forbids forced or child labour, debt bondage and other unfair practices; mandates safe, healthy working conditions; and requires full legal and regulatory compliance. Through anonymous reporting channels, third-party audits and zero-retaliation policies, Estée Lauder ensures accountability and transparency.
TOM FORD BEAUTY is advancing sustainable innovation through its Plastic Innovation Accelerator, developed in partnership with Lonely Whale and supported by The Estée Lauder Companies. The initiative focuses on creating scalable, seaweed-based, biodegradable alternatives to thin-film plastics, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in beauty packaging. In parallel, The Estée Lauder Companies continues to expand its investment in sustainable ingredient innovation, exemplified by the establishment of its BioTech Hub for bio-based active manufacturing and collaborative research with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on biodegradable polymers and next-generation skincare solutions. Together, these initiatives underscore The Estée Lauder Companies’ commitment to transforming the beauty industry through science-led sustainability, advancing both packaging and ingredient innovation to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the performance and luxury synonymous with its brands.
WHY POSITIVE LUXURY?
TOM FORD BEAUTY’s pursuit of Positive Luxury for the Butterfly Mark aligns with its commitment to ethical luxury and responsible innovation. It signals TOM FORD BEAUTY’s sustainability leadership in beauty and strengthens its position in a market increasingly driven by purpose and accountability.
PATHWAY TO HIGHER STANDARDS
TOM FORD BEAUTY is advancing its sustainability journey with a focus on innovation and upholding the principles of ethical luxury. The brand’s Reserve Lip color features a refillable format, offering signature shades and enduring beauty in both form and function. The brand is working on innovations in packaging sustainability, and where possible, using innovative plastic technologies developed through the award-winning TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator, powered by Lonely Whale. The brand is also improving its efforts in responsible ingredient sourcing, and aims to embed sustainability across the entire value chain. For TOM FORD BEAUTY, true luxury is defined by accountability, integrity and purposeful evolution.