Weleda sustainability score: 49/100

Weleda claims 100% renewable electricity at key production facilities and publishes annual sustainability reports. Cradle Campus logistics centre is powered entirely by geothermal and solar. However, specific Scope 1 and 2 figures in tonnes CO₂e were not found in publicly searchable data, making verification impossible.

Weleda targets 80% Scope 3 reduction by 2040 and uses UEBT-certified sourcing across 50+ fair trade partnerships. Over 80% of plant-based raw materials are certified organic or biodynamic. True cost accounting assesses supply chain impacts, but no specific Scope 3 tonnage figures were published publicly.

Weleda targets net zero Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and 80% Scope 3 reduction by 2040. rPET packaging switch saves 250 tonnes CO₂ annually. Cradle Campus is designed as emissions-free. With 8.3% revenue growth in 2024 to record EUR 456M, absolute emissions trajectory is unclear without year-on-year tonnage data.

Weleda uses 100% renewable electricity at production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, and France. The new Cradle Campus logistics centre is powered entirely by geothermal and solar energy. Global coverage across all 25 entities and smaller offices remains incompletely detailed.

Weleda holds UEBT 'Sourcing with Respect' certification since 2018 and operates six biodynamic medicinal plant gardens across continents. Over 80% of certifiable plant-based materials are certified organic or biodynamic. Core business model depends on biodiversity preservation; no deforestation risk identified.

Weleda switched Baby Care packaging to rPET, saving 250 tonnes CO₂ annually, and partners with TerraCycle for recycling. Products are NATRUE-certified natural cosmetics. Cradle Campus uses sustainable materials including wood and rammed earth. No quantified waste diversion rates or circularity metrics published.

Weleda's true cost accounting includes water consumption and pollution assessment across supply chains. Biodynamic farming practices inherently reduce water pollution by avoiding synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. No specific water consumption figures, reduction targets, or water footprint data were disclosed publicly.

Weleda has self-defined targets: net zero Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, 80% Scope 3 reduction by 2040, and 2.5% annual energy intensity reduction. These targets are specific and measurable but lack SBTi validation. 2040 timeline is less ambitious than SBTi-standard 2030 near-term targets.

Weleda is a certified B Corp (recertified October 2024 with score 120.66, up from 106.9). Publishes annual sustainability reports; common good and ecological wellbeing are anchored in bylaws. Has dedicated Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Sustainability. TCFD/CSRD-level climate disclosure not found.

No greenwashing allegations, regulatory fines, lawsuits, or environmental controversies found. CEO publicly acknowledged industry greenwashing and called for stricter regulation. Company supported open letter to EU banning microplastics in cosmetics. No evidence of anti-climate lobbying or trade association misalignment.