- Majority of GHG emissions are Scope 3 (value chain emissions)
- Lack of processes to calculate GHG emissions associated with ingredient sourcing in 2021.
- Infrastructure challenges in recycling certain packaging materials across regions.
Paula's Choice Skincare
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Paula's Choice Skincare disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.4K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 54.21 tCO2e; Scope 2: 91.12 tCO2e; Scope 3: 38.2K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
38.4K tCO2e
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 54.21 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 91.12 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 38.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Calculated Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions (excluding ingredient sourcing)
- Partnered with TerraCycle® to recycle packaging in North America and the U.K.
- Offset GHG emissions from U.S. employee air travel and website shipping orders through partnerships with Tree Nation and Cloverly.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Transition all individual paper product cartons to FSC-certified paper stock by 2025
- Reduce use of virgin plastic in packaging by 50% by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% recycled content in plastic packaging by 2027
- Ensure that 75% of plastic bottles are designed for recyclability by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee Well-beingResponsible Sourcing and Packaging