Yatsen Holding Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,963.38 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:21.36 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,942.02 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:5,063,710 kWh/year
Water Consumption:28,977.60 tons/year
Waste Generated:45.0 tons/year (hazardous and non-hazardous combined)
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Product Responsibility
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Influence
- Employee Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
- Completed carbon footprint verification of Perfect Diary Slim Heel Lipstick products
- Eve Lom products using 100% biodegradable packaging
- Abby's Choice using 95% environmentally friendly paper (FSC certified)
- Galénic products printed with eco-friendly paper and soy ink (FSC certified)
Social Achievements
- Launched "Create a Beautiful Life" program providing free job training to disadvantaged women
- Perfect Diary provided free makeover services to 231,600 people
- Participated in SEE Foundation's "Preserve China Beauty" campaign
Governance Achievements
- Established a sound corporate governance structure with clear responsibilities
- Half of the Board is made up of independent non-executive directors
- Developed a comprehensive risk management mechanism
- Provided business ethics training to 100% of employees
- No corruption or bribery incidents reported
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change related risks (physical risks like extreme weather and transition risks like regulatory changes and market shifts)
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing emergency plans for extreme weather
- Working with supply chain partners to lower carbon footprint
- Using energy-efficient equipment
- Conducting carbon footprint assessments on products
- Developing lower-carbon products and packaging
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 114 suppliers underwent onboarding and annual audits
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Management Regulations
- Probity Cooperation Commitment
- Promoting RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (heat, cold, storms, floods, typhoons)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards sustainable products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Perfect Diary Pearl Loose Powder (SmartLOCKTM technology)
- Abby's Choice ceramides series products (nano-based active ingredient)
- DR.WU Mandelik Multiple Acid Renewal Mask (nano-targeting delivery system)
- Little Ondine long-wear foundation (patented anti-skin darkening technology)
Awards & Recognition
- Numerous awards for Perfect Diary, Galénic, Little Ondine, and Abby's Choice (listed in the report but not fully detailed)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Social Achievements
- Issued our first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report in May 2022.
- ESG rating upgraded to A by MSCI in December 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted consumer sentiment and demand, particularly affecting color cosmetics and offline stores.
- Competition in the beauty industry is intense.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
- Managing growth effectively and efficiently.
- Achieving and maintaining profitability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched a five-year strategic transformation plan focusing on balancing revenue mix, supporting Skincare Brands growth, and cost-cutting measures.
- Focused on building brand equity through investment in branding and R&D.
- Improved gross margin and net loss margin.
- Recorded positive cash flows from operating activities in 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Beauty Industry Super New Brand by Tmall (Pink Bear)
- Loose Powder of the Year awarded by COSMO (Perfect Diary Translucent Blurring Loose Powder)
- Galénic’s N°1 Poudre Vitamine C Pure Eclaircissante won recognitions from Elle and Bazaar.