Beautycounter, officially known as Beautycounter, Inc., is a pioneering skincare and cosmetics company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, Beautycounter has established itself as a leader in the clean beauty industry, focusing on creating safe and effective products for consumers. The company operates primarily in North America, with a growing presence in international markets. Specialising in skincare, makeup, and personal care products, Beautycounter is renowned for its commitment to transparency and rigorous ingredient standards. The brand's unique approach includes a "Never List" of over 1,800 harmful ingredients that it avoids in its formulations. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing, Beautycounter has garnered a loyal customer base and received numerous accolades for its innovative products and advocacy for stricter regulations in the beauty industry.
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Beautycounter's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Beautycounter, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not having specific carbon emissions data available. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Beautycounter aims to achieve a significant reduction of 90% in its total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2021 baseline. These targets have been validated through a streamlined process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and align with the science-based targets necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Beautycounter's commitment to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions further demonstrates its dedication to comprehensive climate action. The company is on track to contribute positively to the climate crisis through these initiatives, reinforcing its role in the consumer durables and personal products sector.
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Beautycounter is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.