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Elf Beauty, also known as e.l.f. Cosmetics, is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in affordable beauty products, focusing on cosmetics and skincare that cater to a diverse audience.
With a commitment to quality and innovation, Elf Beauty offers a wide range of products, including makeup essentials and skincare solutions, all designed to be accessible without compromising on performance. The brand is renowned for its cruelty-free ethos and eco-friendly initiatives, setting it apart in a competitive market.
Over the years, Elf Beauty has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product lines and enhancing its online presence, making it a go-to choice for beauty enthusiasts. With a strong market position, Elf continues to redefine beauty standards while prioritising affordability and inclusivity.
-5 vs industry average
Elf Beauty’s score of 31 is lower than 48% 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.
e.l.f. Beauty, a US-based company in the Retail trade services sector, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2024 as approximately 142,435,000 kg CO2e (142,435 metric tonnes CO2e). This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 67,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 355,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 142,013,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, their total emissions were about 91,662,000 kg CO2e (91,662 metric tonnes CO2e), with Scope 1 at 13,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 219,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 91,430,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, e.l.f. Beauty reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalling 35,884,000 kg CO2e (35,884 metric tonnes CO2e), though Scope 3 data was not disclosed for that year.
e.l.f. Beauty has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. They aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2022 base year. Additionally, they are committed to measuring and reducing their Scope 3 emissions. These targets were approved using a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. e.l.f. Beauty's climate commitments and emissions data are directly reported by the company.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
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