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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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 came 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 roughly 52,681,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. For 2021, Nature's Sunshine Products had total emissions of about 53,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,246,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,992,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, at around 53,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Nature's Sunshine Products has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Natures Sunshine Products is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
