Free Delivery On All Orders Over €50Respecting Biodiversity
A STORY OF GENEROSITY
Since 1976, L’OCCITANE has been protecting the richness of our lands and we are committed to defending biodiversity for the generations to come. We celebrate nature and our mission is to give back to it. That is why we are proud to partner with Woodland Trust charity, to fund dedicated tree plantation projects across the UK.
We Are Committed To Our Producers
Organic Lavender From Provence
50% of lavender in Provence is at risk of fading out. Our White Lavender range has been introduced to help preserve the survival of lavender, encouraging biodiversity to thrive.
Our lavender produced in Provence and registered as a protected designation of origin *(PDO) which guarantees the quality and traceability of the essential oil. *(Protected Designation of Origin) label - a guarantee of quality and traceability)
This much-loved flower, so symbolic of Provence, is suffering as a result of climate change. Since 2012, L'OCCITANE has been working with French ecological research institutes to find ways to save lavender, such as selecting new varieties of plants and using innovative cultivation techniques.
Immortelle Grown In Corsica
100% of L’OCCITANE’s immortelle crops in Corsica are organic. For the past 15 years L’OCCITANE has been committed to producing immortelle sustainably.
Our Global Mission
OUR MISSION:
To protect 1,000 species & varieties of plants by 2025
In UK, we are working on a planting tree program with PUR Project, aimed at restoring the migration corridors in key areas for endangered flora and fauna species across the South UK and Victorian border. By planting trees in these areas, we will be supporting the biodiversity of local species as well as boosting agroforestry in farming communities.
HOW L'OCCITANE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Ensuring our ingredients are traceable from the field to the final product.
- We are protecting the environment by replanting hedgerows and orchards, and supporting organic farming.
TREES ARE AT THE HEART OF BIODIVERSITY
A tree brings so much to our planet. They clean our air, purify our water, protect wildlife and provide shelter & shade. Today, woodlands are facing a major crisis due to developments, climate change & disease. It is crucial this catastrophe is addressed and that is why we are so proud to be supporting PUR Projet, who to date have already planted 8.5 million trees worldwide and won’t stop there.
The Réotier Spring is a Natural Treasure
And it Must Remain So…
The extraordinary site of the Réotier spring must be protected. We worked with experts and conducted studies that took into account the biodiversity, landscape, geology, as well as the fauna and flora of this area. It was essential for us to ensure we could use this spring's incredible water without any negative impact on water flow or the surrounding environment. That's why we never collect more than 0.04% of the spring's annual discharge.
Sustainable Sourcing
We work directly with over 130 French farmers and 10,000 pickers – from the Immortelle fields of Corsica to the Lavender fields of Provence, ensuring that the ingredients we use are of the highest quality and sourced as sustainably as possible.
The L’OCCITANE brand sees nature as its model and draws inspiration from the natural properties of plants to drive innovation. We are dedicated to developin long-term partnerships with our producers and prioritise short, local integrated channels when sourcing our key ingredients.
Supporting Producers
Our relationship with our producers is precious, and built on trust and mutual respect. They're the ones who grow the locally sourced, traceable ingredients that lie at the heart of our products. We have long-term, non-exclusive contracts with our producers, pay them a fair price, and provide them with technical and financial support. But we want to go even further…
Ingredients
Naturally, a brand that loves nature cares about conservation and sustainability. At L'OCCITANE, we use traceable, sustainably sourced ingredients, making sure that plants are cultivated and harvested without harming the environment or biodiversity. We've even developed supply chains that protect local plant species.