Better Health for All

LVMH's core business includes Wines & Spirits, which are alcohol products. Alcohol consumption causes severe, widespread health damage, including 2.6 million global deaths in 2019

and a causal role in over 200 diseases. This significant negative impact from a principal product segment contributes to a negative net health effect. The company's alcohol products also contribute to significant negative health externalities, with 156,000 deaths in 2019 attributed to others' drinking. Moët Hennessy is committed to promoting moderate consumption and responsible choices about alcohol, and Moët & Chandon and Ruinart are committed to preventing vulnerable situations arising from addiction and providing support. However, these efforts are considered moderate given the severe addictive potential of alcohol. LVMH has several health equity programs, including the LVMH Heart Fund with an initial allocation of €30 million and a partnership with Save the Children that raised over $115 million. These combined philanthropic efforts represent approximately 0.155% of the company's 2024 revenue of €84,683 million. LVMH demonstrates strong internal mental health initiatives for its 215,000 employees worldwide. The LVMH Heart Fund provides 24/7 confidential psychological support, receiving over 6,000 requests from 53 countries since its 2021 launch. Additionally, 81% of Maisons have initiatives to safeguard mental health, including self-check resources, mindfulness sessions, mental health task forces, and app subscriptions.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

LVMH achieved a score of 91/100 on France's Gender Equality Index.

The company reported an overall employee happiness score of 67/100 based on Comparably.com data. Additionally, LVMH has had no substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations in the past three years, and no fines or violations in the past two years.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

In the last three years, there have been substantiated findings of worker exploitation among LVMH's suppliers. Police inspections in April 2024 alleged that AZ Operations, a subcontractor for Dior, was a front for exploiting undocumented workers.

Another Dior supplier, Pelletterie Elisabetta Yang, was also found to be employing undocumented workers in poor conditions. In June 2024, Italian prosecutors placed Manufactures Dior under court administration due to these labor exploitation issues.

Honest & Fair Business

LVMH incurred $861,125 in ethics-related regulatory fines over the past three years (2023-2025), including penalties for hazardous waste, water pollution, and wage and hour violations.

The company has an LVMH Alert Line for employees and stakeholders to report violations, ensuring confidentiality and security, and states that no disciplinary action or retaliation is taken against good-faith reporters. LVMH has not had any financial restatements in the past five years. In 2024, 88% of its audits covered both environmental and social aspects. The company faces ESG controversies, including investigations into Dior and Loro Piana in 2024, and an investigation by Italy's competition authority into Dior for potentially misleading consumers. LVMH has an Anti-Corruption Charter reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy and providing rules for employees. Approximately 50% of ethical claims are independently verified with a standardized scope.

Kind to Animals

LVMH has regenerated, preserved, or restored 3.8 million hectares of natural habitats as of 2024, with a target of 5 million hectares by 2030.

This includes a 400,000-hectare partnership in Australia that has led to the discovery of two new species. However, the company's Animal-based Raw Materials Sourcing Charter, published in 2019, regulates sourcing for furs, leathers, exotic leathers, wool, and feathers, but does not specify a percentage of animal-derived ingredients replaced with ethical alternatives. LVMH achieved 100% certified mink, fox, and finnraccoon fur pelts as of December 2020, but animal rights advocates criticize the Furmark certification used for almost all LVMH fur. The company's animal testing policy allows testing where required by law, particularly in markets like China, and LVMH as a whole is not considered cruelty-free. LVMH lobbies the European Commission regarding a potential fur ban and has been criticized by PETA for its continued use of fur and exotic skins, with PETA detailing alleged cruel practices in their supply chains.

No War, No Weapons

LVMH is a luxury goods conglomerate and is not a defense contractor, indicating no revenue from arms or defense contracts.

The company does not develop or sell dual-use technologies, nor does it engage in defense-related lobbying or surveillance activities. There is no evidence of investment in peace technology.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2024, LVMH's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 7,838,495 tCO2e, with 12 out of 15 GHG Protocol categories disclosed for Scope 3.

The company's decarbonization trajectory is aligned with the Paris Agreement and has been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with 19 Maisons having validated or in-process targets in 2024. Renewables accounted for 71% of the Group’s energy consumption in 2024. Water withdrawals for industrial needs were reduced by 10% since 2019, with a target of 30% reduction by 2030. The company achieved a 94% waste diversion rate in 2023. Recycled materials constituted 33% of products and packaging in 2024. LVMH has preserved, restored, or regenerated over 3.8 million hectares of natural habitats as of 2024. The company has a zero-deforestation policy with a target of zero sourcing in high-risk areas by 2026, and 96% of sheep and cow leather purchases have known country of origin. LVMH supports workers and communities through programs like Tiffany & Co.'s local craftspeople training and Guerlain's beekeeper program for women. The company has fully adopted TCFD recommendations and conducts its own assessments on climate risks to establish adaptation plans. Over 3,600 suppliers and subcontractors were audited in 2024, with an average supplier score of 61 points on Ecovadis.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

A unit of LVMH, Loro Piana, was reported to have indigenous farmers working without compensation.

This constitutes one cultural appropriation incident.

Safe & Smart Tech

LVMH experienced multiple data breaches in 2025, including incidents affecting Louis Vuitton UK, Louis Vuitton Korea, and Christian Dior Couture.

A breach affecting approximately 419,000 customers in Louis Vuitton Hong Kong in July 2025 exposed names, contact details, shopping history, and passport details. Hong Kong's privacy watchdog launched an investigation into potential delays in notifying authorities regarding this breach. A cybersecurity firm recommended encrypting all customer data, mandating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all internal systems and customer portals, and continuously testing shared services for abuse vectors. LVMH has an AI ethics charter with principles like fairness, explainability, and privacy, developed in collaboration with Stanford University. The company established an Adaptive RAI Governance (ARGO) framework, which includes recommended minimum practices such as quarterly bias audits for recommendation systems and mandatory human-in-the-loop review for customer-facing AI decisions. LVMH has trained 1,500 staff in AI and plans to upskill 10,000 employees. Its AI Factory builds modular algorithms that can be modified and tuned. The company operates a bug bounty program with YesWeHack, offering rewards up to €4,000 and reporting a first response time of less than one day. However, user data control options are limited to basic rights like access and rectification. Data retention periods vary, with some data held for 2-3 years, and website security data for 6 months. LVMH states it does not sell personal data. While LVMH uses Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) for job applicant data transfers outside the EEA, it has faced regulatory investigations regarding data breach notifications.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2024, LVMH reported that 41% of its customer packaging was recyclable glass and plastic.

The company's products and packaging contained 33% recycled materials. LVMH aims for zero virgin fossil-based plastic in packaging by 2026 and has a target of zero plastic from virgin fossil feedstock. By the end of 2023, a portion of Parfums Christian Dior and Guerlain perfume packaging included bio-based and circular Surlyn. LVMH launched the LIFE 360 program in 2020, which includes creative circularity as a strategic pillar, and created LVMH Circularity in December 2023 to organize recycling channels and facilitate reintegration into production. The company has objectives for new circular services like repairs and upcycling for 2023. LVMH has a supplier action program as part of LIFE 360 since 2023. The company reported no waste disposal violations in the past three years. LVMH aims to train 100% of its employees in sustainability issues by 2026, providing over 73,000 hours of training globally in 2024. The company also provides clear disposal information on all products and packaging.