In 2023, 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 type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Ulta Beauty generated a total of 87,257 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 61.77% of Ulta Beauty's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 38.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Ulta Beauty reported a total waste generation of 87,257 metric tonnes, of which 61.77% 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.
Since 2021, Ulta Beauty's total waste generation increased by 28.65%, including a 18.27% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Ulta Beauty's waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 3.56% in 2023, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.
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.
In 2023, Ulta Beauty generated a total of 87,257 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 31.64% of Ulta Beauty's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 30.14% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 38.23% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
Since 2021, Ulta Beauty's total waste generation increased by 28.65%, including a 18.27% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste remained relatively flat but increased by 3.59% in 2023, which may indicate a recent uptick in high-risk waste production, potentially linked to material sourcing or product mix.
Overall, Ulta Beauty's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.