Kenvue’s Sustainability Strategy: Driving Health, Innovation, and Environmental Impact
Q&A with Jennifer Duran, Group Head of Sustainability, Kenvue
Q: How is Kenvue’s sustainability approach changing now that it’s an independent consumer health company?
At Kenvue, we understand that human health and planetary health are inseparable. As a company solely dedicated to consumer health, sustainability is an integral part of how we operate and fulfill our Purpose—whether it’s through the products and solutions we provide, including many well-known global brands, or by minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations and sourcing practices. This is why we’re embedding sustainability directly into our processes, ensuring it is built in from the start rather than treated as an afterthought.
Q: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for Kenvue to create impact?
There’s enormous potential to collaborate across our industry to drive change—from suppliers to customers and end consumers. For example, on the ingredient front, we’re partnering with suppliers to better understand the full lifecycle of our raw materials, identify points of highest impact, and find opportunities for innovation or resilience-building. We also work through collaborative, non-competitive platforms like EcoBeautyScore, the Forum for the Future’s Climate and Health Coalition, and the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to share expertise, improve transparency, promote responsible sourcing, and create more sustainable, resilient supply chains.
Q: What challenges do you foresee in the future?
While we have a clear strategy and defined goals, the road ahead requires balancing short-term actions with long-term resilience planning. The key will be staying focused on the issues that matter most, making deliberate and strategic decisions, and managing these priorities effectively. This is as much about fostering innovation and growth as it is about managing risks and strengthening our business and value chain.
Q: What excites you most about Kenvue’s sustainability journey ahead?
I’m especially energized by how our Healthy Lives Mission is becoming more deeply woven into our overall business strategy. I look forward to strengthening the links between sustainability, innovation, growth, and our mission to help people experience the remarkable benefits of everyday care.
Q: How is Kenvue’s sustainability approach changing now that it’s an independent consumer health company?
At Kenvue, we understand that human health and planetary health are inseparable. As a company solely dedicated to consumer health, sustainability is an integral part of how we operate and fulfill our Purpose—whether it’s through the products and solutions we provide, including many well-known global brands, or by minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations and sourcing practices. This is why we’re embedding sustainability directly into our processes, ensuring it is built in from the start rather than treated as an afterthought.
Q: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for Kenvue to create impact?
There’s enormous potential to collaborate across our industry to drive change—from suppliers to customers and end consumers. For example, on the ingredient front, we’re partnering with suppliers to better understand the full lifecycle of our raw materials, identify points of highest impact, and find opportunities for innovation or resilience-building. We also work through collaborative, non-competitive platforms like EcoBeautyScore, the Forum for the Future’s Climate and Health Coalition, and the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to share expertise, improve transparency, promote responsible sourcing, and create more sustainable, resilient supply chains.
Q: What challenges do you foresee in the future?
While we have a clear strategy and defined goals, the road ahead requires balancing short-term actions with long-term resilience planning. The key will be staying focused on the issues that matter most, making deliberate and strategic decisions, and managing these priorities effectively. This is as much about fostering innovation and growth as it is about managing risks and strengthening our business and value chain.
Q: What excites you most about Kenvue’s sustainability journey ahead?
I’m especially energized by how our Healthy Lives Mission is becoming more deeply woven into our overall business strategy. I look forward to strengthening the links between sustainability, innovation, growth, and our mission to help people experience the remarkable benefits of everyday care.
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