In 2025, Ulta Beauty conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 90,522a | 92,239a | 87,257a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 55,409a | 57,235a | 53,899a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Ulta Beauty generated a total of 90,522metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 61.21% of Ulta Beauty's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 38.79% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Ulta Beauty reported a total waste generation of 90,522 metric tonnes, of which 61.21% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Ulta Beauty is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Ulta Beauty's total waste generation increased by 3.74%, but declined by 1.86% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Ulta Beauty's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but declined by 1.35% in 2025, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts.a
Overall, Ulta Beauty’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.