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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
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updated a month ago

Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC, a leading name in the beauty industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, the brand quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to cosmetics, focusing on bold colours and high-quality formulations. Urban Decay is renowned for its extensive range of products, including eyeshadows, foundations, and lipsticks, which are celebrated for their long-lasting wear and vibrant pigmentation. With a commitment to cruelty-free practices, Urban Decay has positioned itself as a pioneer in the cosmetics market, appealing to a diverse clientele. The brand's iconic Naked palette has become a staple in makeup collections worldwide, solidifying its status as a trendsetter. Urban Decay continues to thrive in major operational regions, including North America and Europe, consistently pushing the boundaries of beauty with its unique offerings and innovative campaigns.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC's score of 61 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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Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from L'Oreal USA, Inc.

Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of L'Oréal S.A., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. Urban Decay's climate initiatives are aligned with those of its parent company, L'Oréal S.A., which has set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These targets are cascaded down to Urban Decay, reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the beauty industry. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Urban Decay itself have not been disclosed. As part of L'Oréal's broader sustainability strategy, Urban Decay is expected to adhere to industry-standard climate terminology and practices, although detailed metrics on emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) are not provided. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the ongoing need for transparency in corporate climate commitments, particularly within the cosmetics sector.

How Carbon Intensive is Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC'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 Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC'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.

Urban Decay Cosmetics, LLC 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
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