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Bare Escentuals, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Bare Escentuals, Inc., commonly known for its flagship brand bareMinerals, is a prominent player in the cosmetics industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has pioneered the mineral makeup movement, offering a range of skincare and cosmetic products that emphasise natural ingredients and skin health. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Bare Escentuals focuses on creating innovative, cruelty-free beauty solutions. Their core offerings include mineral foundations, skincare treatments, and makeup essentials, all designed to enhance natural beauty without compromising skin health. Recognised for its commitment to clean beauty, Bare Escentuals has achieved significant market position, earning accolades for its unique formulations and sustainable practices. The brand continues to lead the way in the clean cosmetics sector, appealing to consumers seeking effective and ethical beauty products.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s score of 70 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Shiseido Company, Limited

Bare Escentuals, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Shiseido Company, Limited, and thus inherits its climate commitments and emissions data from this parent organisation. As part of its climate strategy, Bare Escentuals aligns with Shiseido's initiatives, which include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative. These commitments reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon neutrality. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Bare Escentuals are not detailed, the cascading of SBTi targets from Shiseido indicates a commitment to reducing emissions in line with scientific recommendations. This approach is crucial for addressing climate change and demonstrates the company's dedication to environmental responsibility within the cosmetics industry. Overall, while direct emissions data for Bare Escentuals is not available, its affiliation with Shiseido suggests a proactive stance on climate commitments and sustainability efforts.

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31,332,000
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Scope 2
60,151,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bare Escentuals, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 67% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Capital Goods
13%
Use of Sold Products
13%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Bare Escentuals, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bare Escentuals, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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