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Weleda·FMCG / Consumer Goods·Arlesheim, Switzerland·Founded 1921·Last verified 22 April 2026
49
out of 100
Making progressPending Review

Weleda has genuine sustainability anchors—B Corp recertified, UEBT-certified sourcing, biodynamic farming—but critical emissions data gaps undermine credibility. No published Scope 1, 2, or 3 tonnage figures despite 8.3% revenue growth in 2024. Self-set 2040 net-zero targets lack SBTi validation. Strong on biodiversity and transparency, weak on quantified carbon accountability.

The calculation

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Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
FMCG / Consumer Goods sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
57 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 57) = 48.9
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Making progress.
49 / 100
The ten questions

Where Weleda is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (9/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (3/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Weleda Annual Sustainability Report 2024
2024
Q1
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[2]Self-reported
Weleda Sustainability & Responsibility
Ongoing
Q1Q3Q4Q6Q7
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[3]Public record
Financial Year 2024: Weleda Achieves Record Turnover and Significantly Improves Profitability
2025
Q2Q8
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[4]Self-reported
Weleda Raw Materials & Sourcing
Ongoing
Q2
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[5]Public record
Weleda's Growth Through Innovation and Sustainability
Unknown
Q3
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[6]Self-reported
weleda.com — sustainability
Unknown
Q4
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[7]Self-reported
Weleda Biodiversity
Ongoing
Q5
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[8]Third-party verified
Weleda Receives First-Ever UEBT Certification and Label for Sourcing with Respect
Unknown
Q5
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[9]Public record
Weleda Wikipedia Entry
Ongoing
Q6
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[10]Third-party verified
Weleda B Corp Certification Profile
2024
Q9
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[11]Self-reported
Weleda Receives B Corp Certification
2024
Q9
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[12]Public record
There Is a Lot of Work Still to Be Done: Weleda's CEO on Greenwashing, Bluewashing, and What's Next for Sustainability
2023
Q10
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About Weleda

Weleda is a Swiss natural cosmetics and pharmaceutical company founded in 1921, producing certified organic skincare, herbal medicines, and wellness products. Listed among global leaders in certified natural cosmetics, it operates manufacturing across multiple countries and sources from 1,000+ raw materials globally, with ~2,500 employees.

Founded
1921
Headquarters
Arlesheim, Switzerland
Employees
~2,512 (2020)
Annual revenue
~€456M
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