Dr. Bronner's
Dr. Bronner's, officially known as Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, is a pioneering company in the personal care industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1948, the brand has become synonymous with organic and fair trade products, primarily focusing on liquid and bar soaps. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, Dr. Bronner's offers a unique range of multi-purpose soaps that are renowned for their biodegradable ingredients and distinctive packaging featuring the brand's iconic labels. Operating in major regions across North America and Europe, Dr. Bronner's has achieved significant milestones, including being a certified B Corporation. The company is celebrated for its dedication to social and environmental causes, positioning itself as a leader in the natural personal care market. With a loyal customer base, Dr. Bronner's continues to innovate while upholding its core values of quality, integrity, and sustainability.
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How does Dr. Bronner's's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Dr. Bronner's's score of 5 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dr. Bronner's's reported carbon emissions
Dr. Bronner's has made notable strides in addressing its carbon emissions, with the most recent data from 2022 indicating total emissions of approximately 525,000 kg CO2e, comprising 206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a consistent approach to managing direct and indirect emissions, although no data is available for Scope 3 emissions in 2022. In previous years, the company reported higher emissions, with 2019 showing a total of about 63,623,000 kg CO2e, where Scope 1 emissions were 708,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 246,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 62,669,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial focus on reducing emissions over time, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 categories. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments outlined in their climate initiatives, Dr. Bronner's demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through its emissions reporting. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 206,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 319,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - |
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Dr. Bronner's is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
