Holland & Barrett·Retail (non-fashion)·Nuneaton, United Kingdom·Founded 1920·Last verified 31 May 2026
29
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

Holland & Barrett discloses almost no emissions data despite operating 800+ stores globally and partnering with Anthesis since 2022. No Scope 1, 2, or 3 figures are public; no renewable energy strategy exists; targets are vague aspirations without timelines. Ownership by LetterOne, which held stakes in fossil fuel companies Wintershall Dea and Harbour Energy, creates a direct fossil fuel link at group level.

The calculation

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Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.
48 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
21 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 21) = 29.1
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
29 / 100
The ten questions

Where Holland & Barrett is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (5/10, 3/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Energy Source (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

9 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Conducting an ESRS Gap Analysis for Holland & Barrett
Unknown
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[2]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett Partners with Authenticate to Conduct Supply Chain ESG Due Diligence
Unknown
Q2
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[3]Third-party verified
Holland & Barrett International Limited — Company Profile
Ongoing
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[4]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett FY24 Results and News
2025
Q1Q3
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[5]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett — Work With Us (Supplier Page)
Ongoing
Q5
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[6]Public record
Communicating Sustainability: Holland & Barrett Teams Up with Provenance
2024
Q6
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[7]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett — Circular Furniture Subscription with NORNORM
Unknown
Q6
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[8]Public record
Holland & Barrett Consolidates Water Supply with Anglian Water Business
Unknown
Q7
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[9]Public record
LetterOne Founder Mikhail Fridman Sanctioned Over Russia-Ukraine Invasion
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Q10
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Holland & Barrett in context

Where Holland & Barrett sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

Among the 43 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Holland & Barrett is tied =38th of 43, with 1 other.

=38/43
Holland & Barrett's rank
39
Industry average
18
Industry low
55
Industry high
How this score has moved

Holland & Barrett's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Holland & Barrett

Holland & Barrett is a UK-based health and wellness retailer operating 800+ stores across 18 markets, selling vitamins, supplements, food, and beauty products. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Nuneaton, it is a mid-sized player in non-fashion retail with a global supply chain and domestic distribution infrastructure.

Founded
1920
Headquarters
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Employees
~7,800
Annual revenue
~£885M
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