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Elf Beauty

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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.

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36

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Elf Beauty's score of 36 is higher than 60% 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 2024, e.l.f. Beauty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,013,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 67,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 355,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 142,013,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 91,430,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 219,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 91,430,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 20,915,000 kg CO2e, with 12,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 242,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 20,915,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). e.l.f. Beauty has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company also plans to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of its carbon footprint. All emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.

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Scope 2
242,000
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000,000
Scope 3
20,915,000
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000,000,000

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

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