As a beauty retailer, the product range plays a key role for us at ESG. We strive to optimize the sustainability of all products—both our own and those of our brand partners.
All our corporate brand products fully comply with EU regulations, and we continuously monitor developments in the regulatory field.
Our portfolio includes a growing selection of vegan formulas, particularly within the Jardin Bohème and one.two.free! brands. In addition, our DOUGLAS NATURALS range is COSMOS ORGANIC certified, and we are committed to further increasing the proportion of certified products that meet these high standards. COSMOS certification ensures that all important aspects of the product—from the sourcing of ingredients to labeling—meet strict organic and sustainability criteria.
In fiscal year 2022/23, we introduced DOUGLAS Naturals, another organic range. In addition, we launched The Botanist, a new brand based on eco-design principles, in fiscal year 2024/25.
The COSMOS Organic Standard certification is an internationally recognized quality standard for natural and organic cosmetics. It ensures that products meet high requirements for organic ingredients, environmental compatibility, and sustainable production. The certification thus offers consumers reliable guidance for environmentally conscious and ethical cosmetics. As the DOUGLAS Group, it is our goal to further increase the proportion of certified natural products that comply with the COSMOS Organic Standard in our range.
Since fiscal year 2024/25, DOUGLAS Corporate Brands has been working with Fairglow to analyze the environmental impact of its product portfolio. In a comprehensive life cycle analysis of over 1,600 products, all phases – from ingredients and packaging to use and disposal – were evaluated. The aim is to further develop our packaging policy, reduce product-related emissions, and systematically promote sustainable product design through eco-design.
As a leader in the cosmetics industry, we recognize that every aspect of our products, including packaging, should reflect our commitment to excellence. Our packaging strategy embodies our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, setting rigorous standards for regulatory compliance, technical precision, and environmental responsibility.
Our Ingredients Policy ensures that our DOUGLAS Corporate Brands products meet high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. To this end, we exclude over 75 controversial substances and rigorously evaluate every formulation based on scientific evidence and regulatory requirements. This results in products that are developed responsibly and are safe for consumers and the environment.
As the DOUGLAS Group we are dedicated to continuously enhancing the environmental performance of our Corporate Brand’s products. As a member of the EcoBeautyScore Association, we take part in a global initiative that unites cosmetics companies and industry organizations to support consumers in making more sustainable decisions.
In line with the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), we publish annual information on unsold products that have been discarded. The information disclosed below covers our warehouse operations in DACH (incl. Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty), France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Romania, and Bulgaria as well as the operations of our Corporate Brands.
During the reporting year, a total of 918,273 unsold products were discarded. The affected product categories include:
Discarding products occurs only in exceptional cases, for example due to quality requirements or limited shelf life. To minimize surplus inventory, we proactively manage stock levels, implement targeted sales measures to reduce overstock, and explore suitable redistribution options where possible. Where disposal cannot be avoided, products are handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
