- Climate change and its impact on global stability and human rights
- Supply chain risks related to human rights and environmental impact
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
ADA Cosmetics International GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ADA Cosmetics International GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.658 tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 586 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.693 tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 49.906 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
53.658 tCO2e (location-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
27.2%
of total energy
Water Usage
25.247 m3
2023
Waste
664 tons
2023
Energy Use
7.394.645 kWh
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). | 586 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.693 tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 49.906 tCO2e |
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 | 53.658 tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021-01 to 2022-12 | 3.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste by 20% compared to 2022 (664 tons in 2023)
- Manufactured 20% more dispensers and 33% fewer small portion bottles than in 2022
- Increased share of RSPO-certified palm oil to almost 93% (aiming for 100% by end of 2025)
- Developed a pioneering mono-material pump dispenser designed for full recyclability
- 100% renewable electricity for all office and production sites in Germany, Austria, and the UK; 350 kWh of renewable energy per year in Czech Republic
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption at production sites and offices
- Achieve 100% RSPO-certified palm oil by the end of 2025
- Train all ADA employees on the updated Group Code of Conduct by the end of 2024
- 45% of dry and set accessory items to have no plastic in their primary packaging by the end of 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
- Set ambitious Scope 3 targets in 2024
- Achieve ISO certification at Malaysian site in 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ProtectionProduct IngredientsEmployee Well-beingSustainable Supply ChainAnimal Welfare