Sustainability at Dresdner Essenz
What we have already achieved
The environment is being increasingly affected by human activity and we are aware of the current and future challenge: sustainability means being fit for the future. We are still a long way from reaching our goal, but we are proud of the initial successes we have achieved on the way to a more environmentally friendly future.
Li-iL GmbH pursues a holistic approach to sustainability. This means that we not only improve the footprint of our customers with our products, we are also constantly working on optimising our ecological footprint at our company site in Dresden.
Recipes that are good for people and the environment
Vegan products
Most Dresdner Essenz products are vegan, i.e. they do not contain raw materials from dead or living animals. We rely on the power of ingredients of plant or mineral origin. Our aim is to make the entire product range vegan.
In a few products we cannot yet do without animal ingredients due to their skin-caring properties, these include honey and beeswax.
We love animals
The protection and welfare of animals is very important to Dresdner Essenz. We are therefore in favour of the EU legislation banning animal testing for cosmetics and are committed to opposing animal testing. We regularly donate to the "Stop animal testing" project of the German Animal Welfare Association. Among other things, the project is committed to animal-free research and development methods as well as legal regulations. Our products undergo various tests to prove their effectiveness and tolerability, some of which are carried out in-house or by external, independent test institutes. We only use alternative test methods on volunteers.
Our formulas are microplastic-free
All Dresdner Essenz products are formulated to be free from microplastics.
Biodegradable ingredients
The surfactants in our bath additives and showers are biodegradable. They comply with European legislation for detergents in terms of biodegradability in a sewage treatment plant. With our Blubberbande, we have developed the first products whose perfume oils are also biodegradable.
Responsible procurement and production
Our suppliers are primarily based in Europe. This allows us to reduce transport routes and thus CO2 emissions. A large proportion of our products are also manufactured directly at our company site in Dresden.
We create and protect forests
We support Wilderness International in protecting endangered forest areas in western Canada and Peru. In addition, as part of the "My tree - my Dresden" campaign, we regularly plant trees in Dresden's urban area for a healthy urban climate and as a habitat for numerous animal species.
Green spaces on the company premises
19 per cent of our company premises in Dresden consist of green spaces. This allows us to create a habitat for wildflowers, trees, insects, rodents and birds in the city. We have also installed nesting boxes on the trees, which are fully occupied in spring.
Environmentally friendly packaging
Social commitment
We see social commitment as an important part of our work and sustainable business. We regularly donate products to daycare centres, animal shelters and charitable associations to support them in the implementation of events or other campaigns.
In many projects, we also cooperate with organisations that support people with disabilities. At Dresdner Essenz, people are fully integrated into the team and are given tasks and working hours that are tailored to their individual needs.