Ulta Beauty Inc
Ulta Beauty's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ulta Beauty completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ulta Beauty has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ulta Beauty's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ulta Beauty amounted to 97,323 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ulta Beauty increased by 9.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Ulta Beauty's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ulta Beauty's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ulta Beauty were 8,345 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ulta Beauty reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ulta Beauty's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ulta Beauty's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ulta Beauty's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Ulta Beauty's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,978 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Ulta Beauty reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ulta Beauty's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 38.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ulta Beauty's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 11.01% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Ulta Beauty use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Ulta Beauty's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ulta Beauty's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported 2,091,279 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Ulta Beauty includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,091,279 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 86.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ulta Beauty reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 35,899.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ulta Beauty 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ulta Beauty disclose?
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,631,197.62 tCOâ‚‚e (77.23%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 271,866.27 tCOâ‚‚e (12.87%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 62,738.37 tCOâ‚‚e (2.97%)
Ulta Beauty's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ulta Beauty's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported a total carbon footprint of 2,188,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.33% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Ulta Beauty's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.07%.