Climate Change Data

Sephora SAS

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

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:85%
Total Energy Consumption:291,404 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:3,149 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Product Safety and Transparency
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to the 2019 baseline (two years ahead of target)
  • 85% of global electricity consumption from renewable sources
  • 94% of stores are full LED
  • 8% of stores with electricity intensity > 500 kWh/sqm

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 2% employee representation of people with disabilities by 2023 (ahead of target)
  • 63% of women in Group Key Positions
  • 71% of women candidates in GKP succession plans
  • Launched Sephora Classes for Confidence, reaching over 1,038 participants in 2023
  • Donated €10.4 million to communities in need

Governance Achievements

  • Developed first Red Heart and Green Heart strategic roadmaps
  • Established a Global Purpose team reporting to the CEO
  • Implemented DE&I training for 41% of employees globally

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by -50% by 2026 (vs 2019 baseline)
  • Achieve 100% renewable or low-carbon energy by 2026
  • Reduce plastic & paper waste by 2-4k tons by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase women in Group Key Positions to 60% by 2023
  • Increase women in GKP succession plans to 100% by 2026
  • Achieve 2% people with disabilities employed by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (particularly from product manufacturing and use)
  • Reducing waste from direct operations and e-commerce
  • Ensuring responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain
  • Maintaining high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving solutions in stores and facilities
  • Optimizing e-commerce packaging and shipping
  • Implementing take-back schemes for beauty empties
  • Conducting supplier audits and promoting sustainable practices
  • Conducting annual Global Engagement and Belonging Surveys

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Audits conducted via EcoVadis assessment for 95% of strategic purchases

Responsible Procurement
  • LVMH Supplier Code of Conduct, EcoVadis assessment, sustainability guides for brands

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED (four sites), HQE (Paris HQ and Val De Loire office), BREEAM (Paris HQ)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sephora Collection products with post-consumer recycled content, bio-sourced plastic, FSC-certified cartons

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognised for excellence in CSR and DE&I during LVMH’s Voices of Inclusion week