Avon Products Inc.

Overall approach

2/10
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  0/6
  
  Deforestation commitment
  
  No
  
  0/6
  
  Commodities: 0
  
  Open source document
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Signatory
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "Avon voluntarily reports the amount of wood fibre we purchase from suppliers under each of the forest certifications systems through WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network."
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Awareness
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "Avon fully supports those responsible forest management practices that both protect biodiversity and ecosystem integrity and result in long-term social and economic benefits to communities."
  
  Open source document
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/3
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  0/3
Commodity score

38/90
- Palm oil
  
  37/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    20/36
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      10/15
      - Commitment details
        Forest-related commitment
        
        6/8
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Forest-related commitment
        
        6/8
        
        Type of commitment: Certification; Sustainability commitment
        
        Certification schemes mentioned: RSPO
        
        "we are committed to supporting the sustainable and responsible production of palm oil. We do this through our membership of the RSPO (round table on sustainable palm oil) and through holding our suppliers accountable to our responsible sourcing principles." "In 2018, 51% of our palm oil derivatives, sourced from our 14 largest suppliers, was sourced from companies committed publicly to NDPE (no deforestation, peat or exploitation) principles and we are working hard to increase this and source from suppliers committed to these principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "we are committed to supporting the sustainable and responsible production of palm oil. We do this through our membership of the RSPO (round table on sustainable palm oil) and through holding our suppliers accountable to our responsible sourcing principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all operations
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "we are committed to supporting the sustainable and responsible production of palm oil. We do this through our membership of the RSPO (round table on sustainable palm oil) and through holding our suppliers accountable to our responsible sourcing principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "we are committed to supporting the sustainable and responsible production of palm oil. We do this through our membership of the RSPO (round table on sustainable palm oil) and through holding our suppliers accountable to our responsible sourcing principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "we are committed to supporting the sustainable and responsible production of palm oil. We do this through our membership of the RSPO (round table on sustainable palm oil) and through holding our suppliers accountable to our responsible sourcing principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No deadline
        
        0/1.3
        
        Target date
        
        No deadline
        
        0/1.3
      - Target is quantifiable
        No
        
        0/1.3
    - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
      
      6/11
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        4/4
        
        Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        
        Yes
        
        4/4
        
        Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
        
        "In 2018, 51% of our palm oil derivatives, sourced from our 14 largest suppliers, was sourced from companies committed publicly to NDPE (no deforestation, peat or exploitation) principles and we are working hard to increase this and source from suppliers committed to these principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In 2018, 51% of our palm oil derivatives, sourced from our 14 largest suppliers, was sourced from companies committed publicly to NDPE (no deforestation, peat or exploitation) principles and we are working hard to increase this and source from suppliers committed to these principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all operations
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In 2018, 51% of our palm oil derivatives, sourced from our 14 largest suppliers, was sourced from companies committed publicly to NDPE (no deforestation, peat or exploitation) principles and we are working hard to increase this and source from suppliers committed to these principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        No deadline
        
        0/1.3
      - Target is quantifiable
        No
        
        0/1.3
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      4/11
      - Commitment details
        downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, no compliance check
        
        2/4
        
        Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        
        downstream company, traces to Processing Facility, no compliance check
        
        2/4
        
        "As of mid-2018, we achieved 92% traceability [to the mill] for our top 10 suppliers that supply >75% of Avon’s palm oil, which has enabled us to identify key points of leverage and risk within our supply chain where support can effect change on the ground."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "As of mid-2018, we achieved 92% traceability [to the mill] for our top 10 suppliers that supply >75% of Avon’s palm oil, which has enabled us to identify key points of leverage and risk within our supply chain where support can effect change on the ground."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all operations
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "As of mid-2018, we achieved 92% traceability [to the mill] for our top 10 suppliers that supply >75% of Avon’s palm oil, which has enabled us to identify key points of leverage and risk within our supply chain where support can effect change on the ground."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
        
        Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        
        No
        
        0/1
      - Target date
        No deadline
        
        0/1.3
      - Target is quantifiable
        No
        
        0/1.3
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    12/34
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "In 2018, 51% of our palm oil derivatives, sourced from our 14 largest suppliers, was sourced from companies committed publicly to NDPE (no deforestation, peat or exploitation) principles and we are working hard to increase this and source from suppliers committed to these principles."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        No
        
        0/2
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "As of mid-2018, we achieved 92% traceability [to the mill] for our top 10 suppliers that supply >75% of Avon’s palm oil, which has enabled us to identify key points of leverage and risk within our supply chain where support can effect change on the ground."
        
        Open source document
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        No
        
        0/1.3
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        No
        
        0/1.3
        
        Details: certification
      - Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
        No
        
        0/1.3
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
      Non-specific monitoring statement
      
      2/4
      
      Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
      
      Non-specific monitoring statement
      
      2/4
      
      "Avon conducted 705 audits in 40 countries where production of finished or branded goods takes place, representing approximately 34% of active in-scope factories."
      
      Open source document
    - Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/4
      
      Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/4
      
      "Where an audit reveals instances of noncompliance with the Code or with an applicable local law, Avon works with suppliers and production sites to agree to a comprehensive Corrective Action Plan (CAP). The CAP includes details and a timeframe on actions to be taken and will assign responsibility to an individual within a production site for the implementation of key actions."
      
      Open source document
    - Publishing supplier lists
      No disclosure
      
      0/4
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      No
      
      0/4
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      No
      
      0/2
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Full
      
      4/4
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Full
      
      4/4
      
      Compliant volume - other verification/not stated: 0 Tonnes
      
      Compliant volume - certified: 20,000 Tonnes
      
      Total volume: 20,000 Tonnes
      
      Avon reported their palm oil usage in the 2017 RSPO ACOP.
      
      Open source document
  - Social Considerations
    
    5/16
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced Labour; Child Labour; Freedom of association
      
      Avon commit their suppliers to ensure their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour.
      
      Open source document
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Discrimination/Gender Rights/Harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Discrimination/Gender Rights/Harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Avon do not permit workers to be subject to discrimination based on sex or gender.
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
- Pulp & Paper
  
  38/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    22/36
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      12/15
      - Commitment details
        Forest-related commitment
        
        6/8
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Forest-related commitment
        
        6/8
        
        Type of commitment: Zero deforestation; Protects priority forests; Certification
        
        Certification schemes mentioned: FSC
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all operations
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2020
        
        1.2/1.3
        
        Target date
        
        2020
        
        1.2/1.3
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
      - Target is quantifiable
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Target is quantifiable
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "Purchase 100% of our paper from certified and or post consumer recycled content sources by 2020 with a certification preference of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
      
      11/11
      - Commitment details
        Yes
        
        4/4
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes
        
        4/4
        
        Type of commitment: Recycled content
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all operations
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        
        Yes
        
        1/1
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        2020
        
        1.2/1.3
        
        Target date
        
        2020
        
        1.2/1.3
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
      - Target is quantifiable
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Target is quantifiable
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        "In support of our vision, Avon has a goal of purchasing 100% of our wood fiber from an environmentally preferred mix of recycled fiber and or certified fiber by 2020 where available and cost effective."
        
        Open source document
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/11
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all sourcing regions
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment applies to all operations
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment applies to all direct suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
      - Commitment applies to all indirect suppliers
        No
        
        0/1
      - Target date
        No deadline
        
        0/1.3
      - Target is quantifiable
        No
        
        0/1.3
  - Reporting and Implementation
    
    11/34
    - Reporting against commitments
      
      0/2
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "Avon is committed to helping end deforestation throughour Paper Promise and our brochure paper is nearly 92% FSC certified or post-consumer recycled"
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "Avon voluntarily reports the amount of wood fibre we purchase from suppliers under each of the forest certifications systems through WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network."
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/2
    - Reporting is independently verified
      
      0/1
      - Commitment to protect priority forests
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Yes
        
        1.3/1.3
        
        Details: certification
        
        "Avon is committed to helping end deforestation throughour Paper Promise and our brochure paper is nearly 92% FSC certified or post-consumer recycled"
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        No
        
        0/1.3
        
        Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
        
        No
        
        0/1.3
        
        Details: certification
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
        No
        
        0/1.3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
      Non-specific monitoring statement
      
      2/4
      
      Monitoring and verification of supplier compliance
      
      Non-specific monitoring statement
      
      2/4
      
      "Avon will inspect its wood fiber suppliers periodically andrequire its suppliers to report regularly concerning their compliance with this policy."
      
      Open source document
    - Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/4
      
      Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      
      Engage with suppliers but with no time-bound threat of exclusion
      
      2/4
      
      " If a supplier is not in compliance with any applicable provisions of this policy, Avon will take appropriate action to address non-compliance, which may include (i) an action plan for compliance or (ii) termination or non-renewal of the supply contract."
      
      Open source document
    - Publishing supplier lists
      No disclosure
      
      0/4
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      No
      
      0/4
      
      Accessible grievance mechanism
      
      No
      
      0/4
      
      Open source document
    - Collaborative actions
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Collaborative actions
      
      Yes
      
      2/2
      
      Type of participation: Attending & contributing to meetings
      
      "As a SPICE member, Avon will collaborate with other cosmetics companies to increase sustainable packaging options for cosmetic products."
      
      Open source document
    - Report volumes of commodity
      No reporting
      
      0/4
  - Social Considerations
    
    5/16
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/4
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      4/4
      
      Details of commitment: Discrimination; Forced Labour; Child Labour; Freedom of association
      
      "Avon commit their suppliers to ensure their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour."
      
      Open source document
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Discrimination/Gender Rights/Harassment
      
      1/4
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Discrimination/Gender Rights/Harassment
      
      1/4
      
      "Avon commit their suppliers to ensure their workers' rights to have freedom of association, and to be free from discrimination, forced labour, and child labour."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/4
Commitment strength

21/17

Avg. score
Reporting and Implementation

12/56

Avg. score
Social considerations

5/17

Avg. score

Profile

Avon Products (Avon) is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and cosmetic products. Through its representatives system, it sells skincare products, fragrances, hair products, and fashion items. In 2015, the company had sales operations in 57 countries, excluding the US where it owns a minority stake in New Avon, with top markets including Brazil, Mexico, Russia and the United Kingdom. It was among the top ten beauty and personal care companies in the world by market share. In 2015, Avon used 20,000 metric tons of palm oil and derivatives in its products.

Sector

Industry sector

Cosmetics & personal care

Segments

Manufacturer

United States

Company Type

Company type

Public listed

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

Top Brands

Clearskin, Avon, Skin So Soft, ANEW

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Avon Products Inc.

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Total score:

39%

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Total score:

39%