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Natures Sunshine Products

Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., commonly referred to as Nature's Sunshine, is a leading player in the health and wellness industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across North America and beyond, focusing on the development and distribution of high-quality herbal supplements and natural health products. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Nature's Sunshine offers a diverse range of core products, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies, all designed to support holistic health. The company is renowned for its rigorous quality control processes and unique encapsulation technology, which sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. Over the years, Nature's Sunshine has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the wellness sector.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Natures Sunshine Products's score of 34 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Natures Sunshine Products's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nature's Sunshine Products reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,843,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,071,900 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 936,300 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 41,843,000 kg CO2e, including significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 36,070,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 3,689,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company reported total emissions of around 52,681,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,025,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,723,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 52,681,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Nature's Sunshine has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for emissions reduction. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,246,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,992,000
0,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
53,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Natures Sunshine Products's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Natures Sunshine Products is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Natures Sunshine Products 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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