Climate Change Data

Null

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-10 to 2019-03)

Reporting Period: 2018-10 to 2019-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Child Labor
  • Supply Chain Transparency
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Ethical Sourcing

Environmental Achievements

  • BASF Colors & Effects' mica mine in Hartwell, GA uses chemical-free mining, water recycling, and land restoration and reforestation.

Social Achievements

  • Beautycounter partners with Kailash Satyarthi’s Children’s Foundation to support communities in Jharkhand, India.
  • BASF Colors & Effects sources 100% of its natural mica from the USA, ensuring zero child labor and a standout safety record.

Governance Achievements

  • Beautycounter is working towards a 100% traceable mica supply chain, vetting suppliers through in-person audits.
  • BASF Colors & Effects is a member of the Responsible Mica Initiative.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Beautycounter's goal of 100% traceable mica supply chain.

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficulty in tracing the true origins of mica due to intermediaries mixing legal and illegal mica.
  • Prevalence of child labor in mica mining in Jharkhand and Bihar, India.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Beauty brands prioritizing domestic mica and vetting suppliers through in-person audits.
  • Use of blockchain technology to map supply chains and provide transparency.
  • Partnerships with organizations to support communities and eradicate child labor.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • In-person audits of mica suppliers.
  • Prioritizing domestic mica sourcing.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Initiatives to improve working conditions in mica mining and promote sustainable sourcing contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Bioglitter™ (plastic-free and biodegradable glitter)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed