Brilliant Earth, a leading ethical jewellery retailer, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including North America and Europe. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the sustainable jewellery industry, focusing on ethically sourced diamonds and environmentally friendly practices. Brilliant Earth offers a diverse range of products, including engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewellery, all distinguished by their commitment to transparency and social responsibility. The brand's unique offerings include lab-created diamonds and recycled precious metals, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. With a strong market position, Brilliant Earth has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to ethical sourcing and has received numerous accolades for its commitment to sustainability and social impact.
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In 2024, Brilliant Earth reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,064,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 36,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 11,452,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with capital goods contributing about 2,271,000 kg CO2e and business travel accounting for approximately 332,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 12,474,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2023 included 49,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 469,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Brilliant Earth operates as a current subsidiary of Brilliant Earth, LLC, with emissions data cascaded from the parent company, Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of its sustainability initiatives. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, while Brilliant Earth has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the lack of formal reduction initiatives highlights an area for potential growth in its climate commitments.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 403,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 650,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Brilliant Earth's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 20% 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.
Brilliant Earth 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.