Olaplex

Olaplex has committed to avoid certain ingredients to lower its environmental impact, including parabens, phthalates, other petrochemical-based ingredients. While it has these ingredient commitments, it still uses some ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including other petrochemical-based ingredients, uncertified palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients, and microplastics. It carries products that have certifications from Leaping Bunny.

Olaplex doesn't report on its product container packaging, We assume large brands still rely on virgin plastic packaging, which increases emissions and landfill waste. It has worked to limit secondary boxes, and the boxes it uses incorporate FSC-certified cardboard.

Olaplex doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Olaplex doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. Olaplex has a global production span, which is standard for the industry.

Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offers any alternative models to lower its waste footprint, such as refills or takeback programs. It offers bulk sizes for some products, which may help reduce packaging waste. It doesn't provide any guidance to help customers properly recycle or dispose of its products.

Olaplex offers seasonal products or frequent releases, which can encourage overconsumption and production of excess inventory.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Olaplex doesn't appear to have a sustainability page or centralized source of relevant information. Commons couldn't find a sustainability page or annual report for this brand, this signals a lack of transparency and accountability. Olaplex shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. We expect large brands with the largest emissions footprint to track and report their data publicly.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Olaplex doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. We expect larger brands to have a public code of conduct. Olaplex doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. Olaplex isn't a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy. It isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists. Olaplex didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.