ESG

Investor / ESG

We use the power of beauty for good to leave a positive legacy.

At Ulta Beauty, expanding our environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact is a strategic priority and intentionally connected with our business. Through critical work across all four of our ESG pillars—People, Product, Environment and Community—we look to maximize impact and enhance value for our stakeholders.

  • People - We champion inclusion and opportunity in beauty for all. And we want all associates to feel that they belong at Ulta Beauty and can be their true, authentic selves.
  • Product - We empower guests to make more informed and sustainable product choices.
  • Environment - We strive to protect the beauty of our natural environment.
  • Community - We improve the lives of women and families in our communities.

We’re encouraged that we’re beginning to see the positive impact of our work and the positive legacy that we are shaping. Our latest report also describes Ulta Beauty’s strong corporate governance practices, and includes disclosures aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Index, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and an ESG Fact Sheet.

2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

If you have any questions about our ESG Report, please contact our General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Jodi Caro, at investorrelations@ulta.com.

View Our 2022 ESG Report

Our 2021 report can be found here.
Our 2020 report can be found here.

People: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Associates come to Ulta Beauty to celebrate the joy of beauty and do work that matters. We continuously work to build a culture in which every person can share their unique perspective, do their best work, have a meaningful career and help advance our mission. Across our stores, distribution centers and offices, our culture is people-first and diversity-forward. 53% of our associates identify as people of color, as well as 27% of our leadership team.

Ulta Beauty Associates by Gender

Leadership by Gender

Source: 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report

Ulta Beauty reports EEO-1 data about our associates to the federal government as required by law and you can find our 2022 report here.

Product: Conscious Beauty

Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ gives guests choice and transparency, so they can purchase products that align with their values. It educates guests and highlights how brands and products are formulated, developed and packaged. It’s an approach that meets guests where they are, allowing them to shop according to the attributes that matter most to them.

Learn More About Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™


Environment

Responding to the urgency of climate change matters not only to us, but also to our guests. By pursuing initiatives aligned with our strategy and influencing change across the industry, we’re doing our part to keep the world a beautiful place to live.

  • 34% electricity supplied by renewable energy, doubling our percentage from 2021.
  • ~1.5% Annual estimated energy reduction due to efficiency investments.
  • 19% Year-over-year Scope 1 & 2 same-store emissions reduction in 2022.

New: Learn about our Science-Based Climate Targets

Community: Our National Partners

  • Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BRCF)

    The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation (UBCF) has set a goal to donate $50 million to BCRF by 2024, equivalent to one million hours of breast cancer research. As of the end of 2022, we contributed over $47 million, putting this goal well within reach.

  • Save the Children

    Education can provide a pathway out of poverty. Together, with partners like UBCF, Save the Children helps to ensure all children in rural America have a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life. We raised $2.3 million for education and emergency response programs in 2022.

  • Dress for Success®

    We support Dress for Success through financial resources, products and volunteerism. Since 2017, our donations have provided essential services to around 52,000 women across North America.

For more information about the efforts of the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, please contact communityrelations@ulta.com

Awards & Recognition