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Elf Beauty

Elf Beauty, officially known as e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., is a prominent player in the cosmetics industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in affordable beauty products, catering to a diverse clientele across major operational regions, including North America and Europe. Specialising in high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics, e.l.f. Beauty offers a wide range of products, from makeup to skincare, that stand out for their innovative formulations and budget-friendly prices. The brand's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility has garnered a loyal following, positioning it as a go-to choice for beauty enthusiasts. Notable achievements include a strong presence in both retail and online markets, reflecting its significant impact on the beauty landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Elf Beauty'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.

39

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Elf Beauty's score of 39 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elf Beauty's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, e.l.f. Beauty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,884,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 39,171,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions were recorded at 0 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Additionally, e.l.f. Beauty has long-term goals to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2050. The company is actively measuring and planning to address its Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from purchased goods and services. Overall, e.l.f. Beauty demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the consumer durables sector.

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2023
Scope 1
35,884,000
Scope 2
39,171,000
Scope 3
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elf Beauty's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Elf Beauty is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Elf Beauty is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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