Guerlain is committed to giving back to Nature as part of our #InTheNameOfBeauty commitment. For over ten years, Guerlain has worked to protect the preserved ecosystem of Ouessant Island, off the coast of Brittany. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the island is home to a singular native species, the black bee, whose incredibly pure honey is the basis of the BlackBee Repair Technology* used in the Abeille Royale collection.
To protect this unique species of bee, found only on Ouessant Island, Guerlain has been a proud patron of the Brittany Black Bee Conservatory Association since 2011. In 2014, we signed our Sustainable Development Sponsorship Pact, which will accompany the Conservatory in two main areas for ten years: financial support to ensure the maintenance of the hives and other associated initiatives, and support for its research and communication activities.
As a member of the UEBT association, Union For Ethical Biotrade, the Maison Guerlain strengthens its commitment towards ethical, sustainable sourcing. Founded in 2007, this non-governmental organisation is recognised the world over for its standard of practices regarding ethical sourcing of ingredients produced through biodiversity. As a member of the UEBT, Guerlain is committed to sourcing that respects Humankind and biodiversity. Through this approach of ongoing improvement, the House aims to have its forty most significant sourcing channels certified with the UEBT standard by 2026.
