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Sephora Sustainability Profile

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Sephora, officially known as Sephora USA, Inc., is a leading global beauty retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the cosmetics industry, offering a diverse range of products across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Sephora is renowned for its innovative shopping experience, featuring a unique blend of high-end and emerging brands. Sephora's commitment to inclusivity and diversity sets it apart, providing customers with access to over 300 brands and exclusive products. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its own private label, Sephora Collection, which showcases quality and affordability. As a market leader, Sephora continues to redefine beauty retail, making it a go-to destination for beauty enthusiasts worldwide.

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59

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

Sephora's score of 59 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sephora's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sephora reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,336,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, with emissions distributed equally among Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, each also at about 3,336,000 kg CO2e. This data is cascaded from Sephora USA, Inc., a current subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne. Sephora has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting carbon neutrality for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026. These initiatives reflect Sephora's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact within the beauty industry.

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2023
Scope 1
3,336,000
Scope 2
3,336,000
Scope 3
3,336,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sephora's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sephora'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Sephora's Location?

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

Sephora's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Sephora 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.

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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