Ecover sustainability score: 34/100

Last published figure is 2017 data (74,434 tonnes). SC Johnson, parent since 2017, reports no quantifiable Scope 1/2 emissions—only proportional charts. No GHG Protocol-compliant disclosure available past three years. Eight-year data gap makes operational footprint unverifiable.

SC Johnson does not report Scope 3 emissions. Supplier code of conduct lacks environmental clauses. Ecover's complex supply chain spans palm oil derivatives, plant-based surfactants, and multi-country packaging sourcing. No supply chain emissions assessment published.

SC Johnson claims 71% GHG reduction since 2000 but provides no published absolute tonnes to verify. No current quantifiable data. No future Scope 1/2 or Scope 3 targets. Single 2017 Ecover figure lacks follow-up data to establish trend.

SC Johnson reports 45% global renewable energy, with solar at one-third of facilities and some 100% wind sites. Ecover Malle factory confirmed to use renewables. Pre-acquisition claims green energy at France and Belgium sites. Ecover-specific percentage unverified. No RE100 membership.

Founded to combat aquatic phosphate pollution. Avoids uncertified palm oil and microplastics; palm-oil-free fabric softener reduced use by ~200 tonnes. Malle factory green roof supports ospreys. Products biodegradable. Yet some products still contain petrochemical ingredients; no TNFD disclosure or quantified nature footprint.

Malle factory holds TRUE Platinum zero-waste certification (98.1% landfill diversion). SC Johnson: 100% factories zero manufacturing waste to landfill. Over 730 in-store refill machines across Europe. Post-consumer recycled plastic and bioplastic experimentation. Concentrated formulations reduce material footprint.

Founded on water-quality protection; pioneered phosphate-free in 1979 (15 years before EU law). Malle uses 'cleaning pig' system for minimal changeover water use and on-site wastewater purification. WaterAid partnership brought safe water to 14,000 in Ethiopia. No quantified footprint or reduction targets published.

Ecover states vague long-term zero-carbon goal with no timelines or milestones. SC Johnson's 2025 target versus 2000 baseline lacks published absolute emissions to verify. No SBTi commitment. Neither company discloses Scope 3 targets. Absence of specific, measurable, time-bound goals.

Per-product ingredient disclosure published. SC Johnson annual Better World Report lacks quantifiable CO₂e data—only proportional charts per Commons. Scope 3 entirely absent. No standalone Ecover sustainability report. Supplier code omits environmental clauses. TRUE Platinum is one verified data point. No B Corp certification.

Ecover has no greenwashing rulings; challenged competitor OceanSaver ASA 2025. Yet: 2010 Which? study found exaggerated green claims (−1). Ethical Consumer notes active boycotts over SC Johnson animal testing (−0.5). Commons reports SC Johnson donated to climate-obstructive candidates 2018–2024 (−1). Parent PAC makes political contributions.