What sustainability means to us

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Sustainability has always been part of our identity. Weleda stands for an inclusive, fair and regenerative economic system. Certification as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) emphasizes that we are making the world a whole lot better with our corporate culture.

Weleda is a B Corp

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Weleda has been a certified B Corp since 2021. In October 2024, we proudly achieved recertification with an increased score of 120.66. This confirms that we continue to meet rigorous standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The B Impact Assessment evaluates companies in key areas: governance, customers, workers, community, and environment. We are part of a global network of over 9,200 B Corps, including Patagonia, Fairphone, and Ben & Jerry’s.

What it means to be a B Corp

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We grow with responsibility, defining economic success through a long-term perspective. B Corps are companies that not only generate profits but also create social and environmental value through their business models. A shared conviction of using business as a force for good unites all B Corps worldwide. Recognising that entrepreneurship carries responsibility, we are committed to creating social value and ecological sustainability, embedding these principles in our company statutes.

We are delighted that our dedication to sustainability has been recognised by an independent body. This recertification is a great success for the entire team. Sustainability is an ongoing process that requires hard work. Today, we are focused not only on protecting resources but on actively strengthening them. Regenerative practices shape our entire value chain at Weleda.

Nadine Santiago, Chief Sustainability Officer at Weleda
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This recertification and the strong result we have achieved confirm we are on the right path. Weleda stands for growth with responsibility – growth in harmony with people and nature. We aim to make an impact and contribute to a healthy future worth living, and we are constantly improving in this respect

Tina Müller, CEO

Moderation and resilience

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Our approach to business is rooted in moderation: we strive to take only what we can give back – and ideally, to give even more. This is our definition of sustainability. Sustainability and resilience go hand in hand, and we work to strengthen these values at every level. Our biodynamic gardens and raw material projects help sustain healthy soils and support local ecosystems around the world. On a social level, we build resilience through fair trade practices with long-standing suppliers, ensuring fair pay and supporting social initiatives.

97

percent of all generated waste is recycled

95

percent electricity from renewable sources is used in our own buildings at Weleda production facilities in Switzerland, Germany and France

81

of our plant-based raw materials are organically sourced

Doing even more for climate protection

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Built from wood and rammed earth and powered by geothermal and solar energy, our Weleda Cradle Campus operates entirely emissions-free. This logistics centre embodies the future of sustainable business – working in harmony with both people and nature.

Recognition of our sustainability commitment 

We are proud to have received numerous awards:

  • Sustainable Beauty Awards
  • Green Brands Award
  • Swiss Ethics Award
  • German Sustainability Award
  • Good Brand Award for sustainable packaging
  • Numerous other awards for our certified natural cosmetics

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