THG
THG , a digital first consumer brands group , is tackling these issues head-on . With its portfolio of leading beauty , health , wellness and sports nutrition brands , THG operates three distinct businesses – THG Beauty , THG Nutrition and THG Ingenuity , each scaled from the UK to hold global leading positions in their respective sectors .
As THG ’ s Chief Sustainability Officer , Mark Jones oversees all of THG ’ s strategic and co-implementation across environmental and social aspects of the business . Joining the business in June 2023 , the role represents an exciting opportunity to build THG ’ s sustainability strategy , THG x Planet Earth .
“ We have set several specific targets . First , we aim to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42 % by 2030 based on the Science Based Targets initiative ( SBTi ),” he says . “ Our long-term targets are to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 97.7 % and Scope 3 emissions by 90 % by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement timeline . These are bold goals , but we are willing to take on this challenge as it is crucial for us to contribute positively to society and the environment .”
THG : Making an impact and acting as a force for good Headquartered in Manchester , UK , the group comprises three distinct businesses . Firstly , in Nutrition , THG includes Myprotein , the world ’ s largest online sports nutrition brand , and it ’ s subsidiaries , such as Myvegan .
From a Beauty standpoint , THG has curated a diverse portfolio of skincare , haircare and cosmetics , blending its brand offerings with those of third-party suppliers . These products are sold through its online
“GETTING OUR ROADMAPS AND TARGETS ASSURED BY SBTI , WHO ARE DEDICATED AND ALIGN TO THE LATEST CLIMATE SCIENCE , INDICATES TO OTHERS OUT THERE HOW SERIOUS WE ARE ”
MARK JONES CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER , THG
retail platforms , including LOOKFANTASTIC , Cult Beauty and Dermstore .
Supporting these core functions is THG ’ s Ingenuity arm , which focuses on digital commerce . Here , THG provides comprehensive support to clients , ranging from website development to fulfilment , distribution and marketing services .
Across these business divisions , one thing remains constant . THG ’ s core mission is to make an impact through digital transformation , innovation and expertise . As Jones highlights , the key word here is ‘ impact ’.
“ Within THG ’ s sustainability core purpose , our vision is to act as a force for good and to leave the world in a better place than we found it .”
52 May 2024