Covergirl

Covergirl has committed to avoid certain ingredients in select collections to lower its environmental impact, including parabens, phthalates, and other petrochemical-based ingredients. Its parent company Coty Inc. is a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and avoids any parabens or microbeads in its products. Despite these ingredient commitments, Covergirl still uses many ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including parabens, microplastics, other petrochemical-based ingredients, and other ingredients like uncertified mica. It carries products that have certifications from Leaping Bunny.

Covergirl doesn't share anything about its packaging at the brand-level. We expect more transparency from large brands. Its parent company, Coty Inc., reports on its packaging materials overall. Based on this parent company reporting, Covergirl primarily relies on petro-based plastics for its packaging, of a virgin or unknown source, which greatly increases its emissions and waste footprint. Its parent company also reports efforts to reduce shipping emissions and use some environmentally-mindful packaging materials, including FSC-certified ones, but it's unclear what applies to this brand.

Coty Inc., the parent company of Covergirl, shares information on its overall energy strategy. It uses a majority of renewable energy in its production, and some renewable energy in its offices. It has targets for expanding its use of renewable energy to 100% by 2030, and it's currently at 95%. It implements general energy efficiency and water conservation measures. Covergirl 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.

Covergirl offers seasonal products or frequent releases, which can encourage overconsumption and production of excess inventory. Its parent company, Coty Inc., takes some measures to avoid overproduction or overconsumption, including by waste aversion initiatives at facilities.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Covergirl doesn't appear to have a sustainability page or centralized source of relevant information. We expect more accountability from large brands. Its parent company, Coty Inc., publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published in 2024. Covergirl shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis.

Coty Inc., the parent company of Covergirl, internally measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions in partnership with, or with auditing from, a third party. It includes a breakdown by scope and identifies its top driver of emissions. The last reporting period was 2024. In its most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 828,923 tons CO2e.

Covergirl's parent company, Coty Inc., has SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets for the medium-term (5-10 years). It has reported on its progress within the past year, and is on track for all of its targets. The brand offsets emissions for a small portion of its operations.

Covergirl's parent company, Coty Inc., publishes limited information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their geographic locations. It traces some of its supply chain. It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits child labor, prohibits forced labor, and ensures the right to collective bargaining. Its code of conduct doesn't disallow unauthorized subcontracting, ensure a living wage, establish grievance mechanisms, or include firm environmental clauses. Coty Inc. has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. Coty Inc., the parent company of Covergirl, 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. Coty Inc. didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.