- Traceability challenges in small-scale gemstone mining.
- Limited availability of recycled sources for certain components.
- Complex area of traceability and verification of recycled precious metals.
Brilliant Earth, LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Brilliant Earth, LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 403 metric tonnes of CO2e (Scope 2) + 962 tonnes CO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 2: 403 metric tonnes of CO2e; Scope 3: 962 metric tonnes of CO2e. 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
403 metric tonnes of CO2e (Scope 2) + 962 tonnes CO2e (Scope 3)
2022
Energy Use
962.6K kWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 403 metric tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 962 metric tonnes of CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 403 metric tonnes of CO2e (Scope 2) + 962 tonnes CO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 98% recycled gold and 97% recycled silver used in products.
- Offset corporate emissions since 2018.
- Purchased Green-e certified Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for corporate electricity use.
- Purchased Verified Emissions Reductions (VERs) in the Sky Wind Project in India.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the amount of paper-based packaging while maintaining 100% FSC Recycled content.
- Integrate sustainability into design and manufacturing processes.
- Promote circularity through repair, refurbishment, diamond upgrade, metal credit program, and recycled diamond offerings.
- Double employee volunteer hours.
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of gold and silver from recycled or Fairmined sources by 2025.
- Neutralize Scope 2 and 3 emissions by 2030.
- Eliminate single-use plastics in showrooms and corporate spaces by 2025.
- Support new Fairmined certifications of ASM gold mines and increase purchases of Fairmined gold year-over-year.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve zero waste in showrooms and corporate spaces by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
TransparencySustainabilityCompassionInclusionGovernance