Sephora (LVMH) — Ethics Grade C-

Sephora (LVMH) receives an overall ethics grade of C- (42/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Consumer Goods. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 40
• privacy: 32
• consumer: 38
• environment: 55
• humanRights: 45

Documented incidents (3)

• Racial Profiling Controversy (high, 2019) — The singer SZA reported being racially profiled at a California store, leading to Sephora closing all US locations for one day of diversity training. Subsequent studies highlighted systemic issues in retail treatment of minority customers.
• Unfair Labor Practices Allegations (medium, 2022) — Sephora workers in various US locations have alleged inconsistent scheduling and inadequate pay relative to professional requirements. Petitions for unionization highlighted concerns over workplace safety and health benefits.
• CCPA Data Sales Violation (high, 2022) — Sephora reached a $1.2 million settlement with the State of California for failing to disclose it sold personal information and failing to honor Global Privacy Control signals. This was the first major enforcement action under CCPA.

Documented good deeds

• 15 Percent Pledge — Sephora was the first major retailer to sign the 15 Percent Pledge, committing 15% of its shelf space to Black-owned brands.

Ethical alternatives

• Credo Beauty — Stricter clean beauty standards and ethical sourcing transparency.