Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Weleda score?

Weleda publishes annual sustainability reports (2024 report available) and claims 100% renewable electricity at key production facilities. However, specific Scope 1 and Scope 2 figures in tonnes CO₂e were not found in publicly searchable data. The company has manufacturing operations in multiple countries with ~2,500 employees, placing estimated operational emissions in the 10,000–50,000t range. The Cradle Campus logistics centre is described as 'entirely emissions-free' powered by geothermal an

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Weleda score?

Weleda has set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 80% by 2040, indicating awareness and quantification of supply chain emissions. The company uses UEBT-certified sourcing across 50+ fair trade partnerships and sources 80%+ organic/biodynamic raw materials. True cost accounting assesses CO₂ emissions, water consumption, and other impacts across supply chains. However, no specific Scope 3 tonnage figures were found in public search results, and the supply chain involves 1,000+ raw materials s

Emissions Trajectory: How does Weleda score?

Weleda states a target of net zero for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and 80% Scope 3 reduction by 2040. The rPET packaging switch alone saves 250 tonnes CO₂ per year. The 2024 Cradle Campus investment (~€90M) is designed as emissions-free. However, with 8.3% revenue growth in 2024 to record levels (EUR 456M), absolute emissions trajectory is unclear. No publicly available year-on-year emissions data in tonnes was found to confirm absolute reductions. Revenue growth could indicate rising absolute emissio

Energy Source: How does Weleda score?

Weleda states it uses 100% renewable electricity at its own production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, and France. The new Cradle Campus logistics centre is powered entirely by geothermal and solar energy. The company's website references 'percent electricity from renewable sources is used in our own buildings at Weleda production facilities.' This is a strong claim but the percentage across all 25 global entities and whether this covers all Scope 2 (including smaller offices and subsidiarie

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Weleda score?

Weleda is one of the first companies worldwide to carry the UEBT 'Sourcing with Respect' label (since 2018) and has been a UEBT member since 2011. The company operates six biodynamic medicinal plant gardens across multiple continents as centres of biodiversity. Over 80% of certifiable plant-based raw materials come from certified organic or biodynamic farming. Weleda's core business model depends on biodiversity, and the company actively works to preserve and increase it through biodynamic pract

Resource Use & Waste: How does Weleda score?

Weleda has switched Baby Care packaging to rPET (recycled PET), saving 250 tonnes CO₂ annually, and aims to increase recycled material in packaging. The company partners with TerraCycle for packaging recycling. Products are NATRUE-certified natural cosmetics. Weleda states a commitment to the circular economy and is testing returnable packaging. The Cradle Campus is built from sustainable materials (wood and rammed earth). However, no quantified waste diversion rates or comprehensive circularity

Water Impact: How does Weleda score?

Weleda's true cost accounting includes assessment of water consumption and water pollution across its supply chain. The company's biodynamic farming practices inherently reduce water pollution by avoiding chemical fertilisers and pesticides. However, as a cosmetics and pharmaceuticals manufacturer, water is used in production processes. No specific water consumption figures, reduction targets, or water footprint data were found in publicly available sources. Score reflects moderate awareness and

Targets & Commitments: How does Weleda score?

Weleda has set self-defined targets: net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and 80% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040. Energy intensity reduction target of 2.5% per year. However, these targets are not SBTi-validated — no evidence of Weleda appearing on the SBTi target dashboard was found. The 2040 net-zero timeline is less ambitious than the SBTi-standard 2030 near-term targets. The targets are specific and measurable with timelines, but self-set without third-party validation. No e

Transparency & Accountability: How does Weleda score?

Weleda is a certified B Corp (recertified October 2024 with score 120.66, up from 106.9 in 2021), which requires rigorous third-party assessment across governance, environment, workers, community, and customers. The company publishes annual sustainability reports (2024 report available). Common good and ecological well-being are anchored in the company bylaws. Weleda has a Chief Sustainability Officer (Nadine Santiago) and a dedicated Head of Sustainability. The B Corp assessment is publicly ava

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Weleda score?

No greenwashing allegations, regulatory fines, lawsuits, or environmental controversies were found for Weleda. The company is not large enough to appear on InfluenceMap's lobbying database. Weleda's CEO has publicly acknowledged industry greenwashing challenges and called for stricter regulation. The company supported an open letter to the EU seeking a ban on microplastics in cosmetics. B Corp certification requires accountability standards. No evidence of anti-climate lobbying or trade associat

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Weleda Sustainability Score: 49/100

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🌿 FMCG / Consumer GoodsCHMaking progress

~2,500 employees~€456M revenueRanked #90 of 503Website ↗

Weleda is a fmcg / consumer goods company headquartered in CH. Based on our 10-question rubric, Weleda scores 49/100 — rated as making progress on sustainability but with room to improve.

SINK Score Breakdown

How we calculated Weleda's score using our formula: (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale Penalty

Base Impact

FMCG / Consumer Goods industry ceiling

Performance

57/100

10 questions scored below

Scale Penalty

emissions volume multiplier

SINK Score

(0.3 × 30 + 0.7 × 57) × 1 = 49

10-Question Rubric Breakdown

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4/10

Carbon Footprint — Operations

5/10

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain

3/10

Emissions Trajectory

7/10

Energy Source

8/10

Nature & Biodiversity Impact

6/10

Resource Use & Waste

4/10

Water Impact

4/10

Targets & Commitments

7/10

Transparency & Accountability

Q10

9/10

Controversies & Red Flags

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