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Sephora, a leading global beauty retailer, offers an unparalleled selection of cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and haircare. Headquartered in the US, this influential brand operates extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, solidifying its position in the competitive retail trade services industry.
Founded in 1970 in France and acquired by LVMH in 1997, Sephora revolutionised beauty retail with its distinctive open-sell environment. This innovative approach allows customers to freely explore and experiment with a vast array of products from both established and emerging brands, a unique selling proposition that continues to define its success.
Sephora's core offering includes a diverse portfolio of beauty products, from high-end luxury to cult favourites, often exclusive to its stores. Its Beauty Insider loyalty programme further enhances the customer experience, fostering a dedicated community around beauty exploration and discovery.
59
DitchCarbon score
+23 vs industry average
Sephora’s score of 59 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sephora's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sephora's total reported greenhouse gas emissions were 10,008,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 3,336,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,336,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3,336,000 kg CO2e.
Sephora, whose ultimate parent company is LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne, has set climate commitments. The company achieved a 55% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) GHG emissions in 2023, against a 2019 baseline. Sephora aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026.
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Sephora’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne2033 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société EuropéenneSign in to view
Active
The Climate Pledge
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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société EuropéenneSee details
Not active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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