Sa Sa International Holdings Limited, commonly known as Sa Sa, is a leading beauty and personal care retailer headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China. Sa Sa operates within the cosmetics and skincare industry, offering a diverse range of products, including skincare, makeup, and fragrance from both international and local brands. Renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service, Sa Sa distinguishes itself through its extensive product selection and competitive pricing. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2000, solidifying its market position as a trusted beauty retailer. With a focus on innovation and customer engagement, Sa Sa continues to thrive in the dynamic beauty landscape.
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In 2023, Sa Sa International Holdings, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,128,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 5,931,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at 105,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and upstream transportation and distribution. The company's emissions data for 2022 showed a total of about 7,302,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The 2021 data revealed total emissions of approximately 10,022,000 kg CO2e, highlighting a notable decrease over the two-year period. Sa Sa International has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies within the organisation. Overall, while Sa Sa International Holdings has made progress in reducing its carbon footprint, further commitments and structured reduction targets would strengthen its climate action framework.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 137,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,063,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 298,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Sa Sa International Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 61% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 2% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sa Sa International Holdings has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
