Beautycounter
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Beautycounter's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Beautycounter's score of 34 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Beautycounter's reported carbon emissions
Beautycounter, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. Beautycounter aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Looking towards the long term, Beautycounter has pledged to achieve a 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, again referencing 2021 as the baseline year. These targets have been approved through a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Beautycounter's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the consumer durables and personal products sector, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the coming decades.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
