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Douglas AG, widely recognised as the Douglas Group, stands as Europe's leading omnichannel premium beauty destination. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, this prominent retailer has been a cornerstone of the beauty industry since its origins as Parfümerie Douglas in 1821, evolving through nearly two centuries.
Specialising in high-quality fragrance, makeup, skincare, and beauty accessories, Douglas AG expertly blends an extensive e-commerce platform with a robust network of brick-and-mortar stores. This innovative omnichannel strategy, a significant milestone in its modern history, underpins its dominant market position and commitment to accessible premium beauty.
The company's broad retail trade services extend across more than 20 European countries, offering customers a comprehensive selection of premium cosmetics. Douglas continues to set industry standards, delivering unparalleled service and a curated beauty experience.
+17 vs industry average
Douglas AG’s score of 53 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Douglas AG, a German retail trade services company, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 242.3 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 2.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 21.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 187.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2024, their total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 200.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 22.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 172.2 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 96.5 million kg CO2e, comprising about 12.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 41.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 42.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Douglas AG has set several climate commitments. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, using 2018/19 as a base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce the carbon footprint of their corporate brand portfolio by 10% by 2027 and by 20% by 2030, measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalents for emissions from the production of purchased goods and services, compared to the 2022/2023 base year.
The DOUGLAS Group has also set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42.0% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year. Furthermore, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25.0% within the same timeframe. The company also aims for 76.0% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2030. These near-term Scope 1 and 2 targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
DOUGLAS Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42.0% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
DOUGLAS Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
DOUGLAS Group also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities,…
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