Climate Change Data

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.