Coty Cuts Energy Use 19% Versus 2019 Baseline
The consumer goods company's distribution network has reduced energy consumption through LED retrofits and building upgrades, with further efficiency projects planned.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Goods
Coty reduced its energy consumption by 19% compared to a 2019 baseline by the end of fiscal 2026. The company modernized lighting and insulation at its distribution facilities, including an LED retrofit at its Riverside, Maryland center.
Why it matters
The reductions reflect the company's effort to meet its sustainability targets across its global distribution operations. Coty also reported meeting its zero-waste-to-landfill goal and recycling 80% of distribution waste in fiscal 2026.
Coty's Riverside, Maryland lighting retrofit upgraded 2,596 fixtures and saved 519,000 kWh, yielding about $80,000 in annual energy savings and $2,000 in maintenance savings. Company-reported figures; independent verification of the 19% company-wide reduction was not provided.
The players
Coty
Coty is a global beauty company that owns or licenses brands including Sally Hansen, CoverGirl and Marc Jacobs.
The details
Coty modernized on-site lighting with LED fixtures and motion sensors, improved insulation, and lowered temperature setpoints to optimize heating. The company uses energy monitoring systems at its Riverside, Bielsko-Biala and Bournemouth distribution centers.
Timeline
FY26: Coty reports a 19% reduction in energy use versus its 2019 baseline.
2030: Target year for zero landfill waste and 80% recycling of distribution waste.
Market Landscape
Coty's energy targets are measured against its own 2019 baseline, placing the FY26 result within a multi-year sustainability program. The company plans further efforts including heat pump expansion, HVAC modernization and increased rooftop solar capacity.
Lower energy and waste costs at distribution sites can influence the operating expenses that consumer goods companies carry. The extraction does not indicate any direct change in product pricing or availability for shoppers.
The takeaway
Operational efficiency upgrades such as LED lighting and monitoring systems can deliver measurable savings at the facility level. Consumers and investors can track whether companies publish verifiable results against stated baselines.
Further reading
Explore more consumer goods industry coverage for context on how brands are tackling operational sustainability.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Supply Chain Dive.
