Holland & Barrett sustainability score: 29/100

No Scope 1 or 2 emissions disclosed publicly. Anthesis partnership since 2022 indicates internal carbon work exists, but findings remain unpublished. With 800+ stores, a distribution centre, and global production facility, estimated operational emissions likely fall in 10,000–50,000 tonne range—significant for a mid-sized retailer.

No Scope 3 emissions reported. Holland & Barrett sources vitamins, supplements, food, and beauty products across 18 markets via complex global supply chain. Partnerships with Authenticate for ESG due diligence and Provenance for product claims exist, but no quantified supply chain emissions data is public.

No baseline or year-on-year emissions trajectory available. FY24 revenue grew 10% with 36 new stores opened and 320 renovated, indicating absolute emissions likely increased. Business expansion with no disclosed reduction path.

No renewable energy procurement, RE100 membership, power purchase agreements, or green tariffs disclosed. Holland & Barrett operates 800+ retail stores, a UK distribution centre, and a global production facility. No public renewable energy strategy or percentage exists.

No TNFD disclosure or quantified nature footprint. Deforestation listed as key topic on supplier page with claimed RSPO palm oil certification, but Ethical Consumer found no verification on H&B or RSPO websites. Botanical ingredients and fish oils create biodiversity exposure; awareness exists but no verified action.

Provenance partnership validates product-level sustainability claims including recycled packaging content. Corporate website references circularity and plastics, but reader challenges claim coloured plastic containers are 'suitable for local recycling'—often incinerated instead. No quantified waste reduction targets or circular economy metrics published.

Three-year water supply contract with Anglian Water Business covering 455–650 UK sites includes Active Water Management monitoring. Demonstrates active consumption tracking but no quantified water footprint, reduction targets, or year-on-year consumption figures published. Plan-it Green references goals without specifics.

Holland & Barrett states 'Our aim is to be carbon neutral' on Plan-it-Green page but provides no timeline, pathway, or verification. No SBTi commitment or validated targets exist. Anthesis work on CSRD readiness suggests internal strategy development, but nothing publicly committed or measurable.

No sustainability, ESG, or impact report published. Corporate website has minimal ESG data. Anthesis partnership since 2022 on carbon and CSRD indicates internal activity; almost nothing disclosed externally. Provenance partnership improves product-level transparency. Ethical Consumer rated company worst for environmental reporting.

Parent LetterOne held 33% of Wintershall Dea (Europe's leading independent oil and gas producer), creating direct fossil fuel link. LetterOne received 14.9% of Harbour Energy when Wintershall was acquired in 2024. Principal owners Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven were EU and UK-sanctioned post-Ukraine invasion. H&B operations permitted to continue; no direct controversies against retailer.