Public Profile

Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation, a leading name in the eco-friendly household products industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable living, focusing on plant-based cleaning supplies, personal care items, and baby products. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, Seventh Generation offers a range of unique products that are free from harmful chemicals and designed to be safe for both families and the planet. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its first biodegradable laundry detergent and the launch of its 100% recycled paper products. As a trusted brand in the green market, Seventh Generation continues to advocate for sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the movement towards a healthier, more sustainable future.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Seventh Generation'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Seventh Generation's score of 8 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Seventh Generation's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Seventh Generation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2012 as the base year. Additionally, Seventh Generation plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 90% and total Scope 3 emissions from remaining categories by 80%, also by 2030. The company's emissions data indicates a focus on improving greenhouse gas intensity, with reported figures of 1.49 kg CO2e per unit of product in 2020, down from 1.5 kg CO2e in previous years. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Seventh Generation's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the household and personal products sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Seventh Generation's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Seventh Generation 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.

Seventh Generation is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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