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Lush Ltd., a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1995, Lush has established itself as a leader in the ethical cosmetics industry, renowned for its fresh, handmade products that prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The company offers a diverse range of core products, including bath bombs, skincare, and haircare items, all crafted from natural ingredients. Lush's commitment to cruelty-free practices and minimal packaging sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing and community engagement, Lush Ltd. has garnered a loyal customer base and received numerous accolades for its innovative approach to retail.
-3 vs industry average
Lush Ltd.’s score of 33 is lower than 49% 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.
Lush Ltd., a UK-based retailer, reported approximately 197,627,000 kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion, fugitive emissions, and stationary combustion totalling about 3,260,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity of approximately 8,559,700 kg CO2e; and various Scope 3 emissions. Key Scope 3 categories contributing to this total include use of sold products (around 62,023,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 18,999,700 kg CO2e), business travel (about 3,815,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (approximately 3,276,800 kg CO2e).
For 2022, Lush Ltd. reported combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 686,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 404,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 282,600 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 533,000,000 kg CO2e, with no Scope 2 or Scope 3 data available for that year.
Lush Ltd. aims to achieve carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 through efficiency improvements, environmentally friendly practices, and investments in carbon removal projects. The company has already achieved a 46% decrease in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions since its 2019 baseline year. All emissions data and climate commitments are directly from Lush Ltd.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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