e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:20915 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:12 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:242 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:20671 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:85.7 thousand cubic meters
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Employee Engagement
- Product Sustainability
- Packaging Sustainability
- Responsible Sourcing
- Climate Change and Emissions
Environmental Achievements
- Eliminated 1 million pounds of excess packaging since the inception of “Project Unicorn”
- First measurement of greenhouse gas emissions completed
- First beauty company to have a third-party manufacturing facility Fair Trade Certified™
Social Achievements
- 89% overall employee engagement—15 points above the industry benchmark
- 7 new or enhanced employee benefits launched
- ~$185,000 donated to support and empower underserved communities
- +14pp year-over-year increase in female leadership, with Executive Team now 57% female
Governance Achievements
- One of only 26 public companies in the U.S. with ≥33% underrepresented demographic groups on Board
- First materiality assessment completed
- Launched a new Social Impact page of our website to memorialize our commitment to transparent ESG practices
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 100% FSC-certified paper cartons by FY 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing environmental impact of packaging
- Measuring and reducing water usage
- Managing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing Project Unicorn to reduce packaging
- Measuring water usage and engaging with suppliers to minimize impact
- Developing carbon reduction strategy based on baseline emissions data
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 40 suppliers completed EcoVadis assessments, covering over 90% of annual spend.
Responsible Procurement
- EcoVadis certification program
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: PETA Certified, Leaping Bunny Certified, EWG VERIFIED™ (Well People)
Awards & Recognition
- #4 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production in 2021 (Fortune)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% (for offices and US distribution center)
Water Consumption:14,257 m3/year (FY22); 14,257 m3/year (FY23)
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Community Empowerment
- Employee Empowerment
- Product Sustainability
- Packaging Sustainability
- Responsible Sourcing
- Climate and Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Eliminated 2.5 million pounds of excess packaging since 2019
- 75% of paper cartons made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper
- 76% of products made in Fair Trade Certified™ facilities
- Met reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (94% reduction vs FY22 baseline)
Social Achievements
- 91% employee engagement (19pp above industry benchmark)
- Donated nearly 3% of prior year's profits to community initiatives
- Ranked #48 out of ~4,200 US public companies for Board gender diversity (Top 0.3%)
- Launched Show Your(s)e.l.f., a YouTube series featuring inspirational role models
- Donated $75,000 to The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit for student-athlete mental health
Governance Achievements
- Board of Directors is at least 2/3 women and at least 1/3 diverse (out of nearly 4,200 public companies)
- 100% of full-time employees received annual equity awards
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% RSPO-certified palm oil by FY27
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- Achieve 20% reduction in packaging intensity by FY30
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% FSC-certified paper cartons and wood brush handles by FY25
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Increasing diversity representation in leadership
- Achieving 100% FSC-certified packaging and brush handles
- Achieving 100% RSPO-certified palm oil
Mitigation Strategies
- Established science-based target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions (42% reduction by 2030)
- Implemented DEI training and development programs
- Set goals for 100% FSC-certified paper cartons and wood brush handles by FY25
- Transitioning existing products with palm derivatives to RSPO-certified sources (goal of 100% by FY27)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 45 suppliers assessed through EcoVadis
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- EcoVadis sustainability certification program
- Fair Trade Certified™ manufacturing facilities
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: PETA Global Animal Test-Free, Leaping Bunny, EWG VERIFIED™ (Well People)
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s ‘America’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022’
- Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers 2023’
Reporting Period: 2024
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
- Board Diversity
- Responsible Sourcing
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Human Capital Investments
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (from a fiscal 2022 base year).
- 100% of paper cartons across e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Well People and Keys Soulcare are now produced with FSC-certified materials.
Social Achievements
- One of only four public companies in the U.S. with a board of directors that is at least two-thirds women and at least one-third diverse.
- Employee base is 75% women, over 40% diverse and over 65% millennial and Gen Z.
- Recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 edition of “U.S. News Best Companies to Work For”.
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced ESG Policies and Disclosure.
- Launched “Change the Board Game” initiative to encourage other companies to diversify their boards.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- 20% reduction in packaging intensity by the end of fiscal year ending March 31, 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Fair Trade Certified™ facilities
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Fair Trade Certified™
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 edition of “U.S. News Best Companies to Work For”