Climate Change Data

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”