Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Waste Reduction
• Water Conservation
• Green Chemistry
• Social Equity
• Employee Well-being
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions; achieved carbon neutrality since 2013
• 99% waste diverted from landfills
• Restored 10.8 million gallons of water to critically endangered ecosystems
• Saved 976 million gallons of water through innovative formulas and packaging
• Reduced shipping emissions by almost 50%
• Sourced more than 35% recycled content for packaging
• Over 75% of fiber-based packaging holds SFI or FSC certification

Social Achievements

• Launched employee well-being programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Ecochallenges, Sustainability Passport)
• Donated over 44 tons of cleaning products (valued at $140,700) to non-profit organizations
• Company-wide shoe drive collecting 300 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls
• Partnership with Homeboy Electronics for responsible e-waste recycling
• Advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives; leadership team 63% female and 45% BIPOC

Governance Achievements

• Science-Based Target (SBTi) to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
• Implemented ESG questions in supplier scorecard
• Hosted supplier sustainability training
• ISO 9001 certified

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Scope 3 emissions (Purchased Goods & Services, particularly plastic packaging)
• Finding sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based resins
• Maintaining energy efficiency with business growth

Mitigation Strategies

• Researching and developing plastic-free packaging alternatives (PHA)
• Implementing energy-saving projects (building electrification, LED lighting)
• Increasing recycled content in plastic bottles (goal of 50% PCR by 2025)
• Developing more concentrated formulas and liquidless products

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainability audits of suppliers
• ESG questions in supplier scorecard
• Supplier sustainability training
• Responsible sourcing of raw materials and packaging

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Changes in sustainability regulations
• Consumer demand for sustainable products

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Reducing water footprint through concentrated formulas and liquidless products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, SBTi, USGBC LEED, TRUE Zero Waste, WELL

Certifications: TRUE Platinum Zero Waste, LEED Gold, LEED Zero Carbon, LEED Zero Energy, LEED Zero Waste, WELL Platinum (Illinois facility), USDA Organic, Leaping Bunny

Third-party Assurance: SCS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action

See Addendum 1 for details

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Liquidless laundry detergent sheets
• Concentrated laundry detergent
• Mother & Child refill system

Awards & Recognition

• USGBC LEED Zero Carbon, Energy, and Waste certifications
• USGBC LEED Gold certification
• WELL Platinum certification (Illinois facility)
• U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year (five times)
• New Jersey Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
• New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Recycling Award
• Orange County Register Top Workplaces
• Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Green Business Award
• Shelby Report Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Waste Reduction
• Water Conservation
• Green Chemistry
• Employee Well-being
• Community Investment
• Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved Climate Positive status by investing in clean energy and water restoration programs at 110% of their environmental impact.
• Reduced Scope 1 emissions through the replacement of propane forklifts with electric ones.
• Maintained zero Scope 2 emissions since 2013 through 100% renewable energy use.
• Achieved 98% waste diversion from landfills and incineration.
• Restored ~14 million gallons of water to critically endangered ecosystems.
• Saved over 468 metric tons of GHG emissions and over 584,000 gallons of water through innovative formulas and packaging designs.
• Launched ECOS Laundry Detergent sheets, significantly reducing water and plastic usage.

Social Achievements

• Donated over 9 tons of cleaning products (estimated value of $215,000 USD) to local non-profit organizations.
• Implemented a hybrid work schedule for office employees, reducing commuting emissions.
• Provided employee incentives for sustainable choices (high-efficiency vehicles, solar panels, relocation).
• Planted 500 mangrove trees in Madagascar, offsetting 340,000 lbs of CO2.
• Maintained a leadership team that is 60% female and 40% BIPOC.

Governance Achievements

• Achieved Platinum TRUE Zero Waste Certification and LEED Zero certifications (Carbon, Energy, Waste) across all four manufacturing facilities.
• Achieved Platinum-level WELL certification at their Illinois facility.
• Six-time winner of the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year award.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Scope 3 emissions, particularly those related to product use and purchased goods.
• Accurately estimating consumer product use emissions.
• Finding sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.

Mitigation Strategies

• Actively searching for new ideas to replace plastic containers and using more recycled material.
• Conducting an ECOS-specific consumer survey to better understand product use.
• Investing in pioneering manufacturing equipment to reduce water consumption and shipping emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual supplier surveys

Responsible Procurement

• Collaboration with suppliers to integrate sustainability principles into the supply chain.
• Transitioning to recyclable label backings and all-plastic alternatives for enhanced recyclability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), TRUE Zero Waste, LEED

Certifications: TRUE Platinum Zero Waste, LEED Zero Carbon, LEED Zero Energy, LEED Zero Waste, USDA Organic, Leaping Bunny

Third-party Assurance: SCS (for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ECOS Laundry Detergent sheets
• Liquidless laundry detergent
• Autodish and toilet cleaners

Awards & Recognition

• U.S. EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year (six times)
• Platinum TRUE Zero Waste Certification
• LEED Zero Carbon, Energy, and Waste Certifications
• Platinum-level WELL Certification (Illinois facility)