- Shorter shelf life of natural ingredients compared to synthetic ones.
- Consistency challenges with natural ingredients due to climate and soil factors.
- Greenwashing in the cosmetics industry.
- High employee turnover rate (29.4% in 2023).
MÁDARA Cosmetics
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MÁDARA Cosmetics disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 148.70 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 148.70 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year. 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
148.70 tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% electricity from renewable sources
of total energy
Water Usage
8.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
96.5 tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
45.0K m3 gas/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 148.70 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 148.70 tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 114 tCO2e/year (HQ) |
| 2021 | 177.3K tCO2e (Scope 2) 14340.48 tCO2e (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched Retinol Alternative Serum with plant-based ingredients, minimizing environmental impact.
- Improved packaging sustainability for 5 existing products, using more recycled materials and making packaging 100% recyclable.
- Reduced gas consumption by 28.8% compared to 2022.
- Switched to 100% green electricity, resulting in zero Scope 2 GHG emissions.
- Reduced CO2 intensity per 1 euro of turnover by 9%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further improve packaging sustainability by 2025 (phasing out hot foil stamping and aluminium caps).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityCorporate Governance