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Holland & Barrett·Retail (non-fashion)·Nuneaton, United Kingdom·Founded 1920·Last verified 25 April 2026
29
out of 100
Significant gapsPending Review

Holland & Barrett has published almost no emissions data, renewable energy strategy, or sustainability targets despite operating 800+ stores globally. Its parent company LetterOne holds stakes in fossil fuel producers Wintershall Dea and Harbour Energy, creating structural misalignment with climate goals. Internal ESG work exists but remains hidden from public view.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

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

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.
48 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
21 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 21) = 29.1
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
29 / 100
The ten questions

Where Holland & Barrett is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (5/10, 3/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Energy Source (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Self-reported
Conducting ESRS gap analysis for Holland & Barrett
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[2]Third-party verified
Authenticate: Holland & Barrett partners for supply chain ESG due diligence
Unknown
Q2
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[3]Third-party verified
Ethical Consumer: Holland & Barrett International Limited company profile
Ongoing
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[4]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett corporate news: FY24 results
2025
Q3
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[5]Self-reported
Holland & Barrett corporate: Work with us – supplier page
Ongoing
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[6]Public record
Green Retail World: Communicating Sustainability – Holland & Barrett and Provenance
2024
Q6
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[7]Self-reported
NORNORM: Holland and Barrett client story
Ongoing
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[8]Public record
OEN Magazine: Holland & Barrett consolidates water supply with Anglian Water Business
Unknown
Q7
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[9]Public record
BBC: Fridman and Aven sanctions and Wintershall/Harbour Energy acquisition
2024
Q10
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Holland & Barrett in context

Where Holland & Barrett sits among retail (non-fashion) peers.

Among the 42 major retail (non-fashion) brands we've scored, Holland & Barrett sits 38th of 42.

38/42
Holland & Barrett's rank
40
Industry average
18
Industry low
57
Industry high
How this score has moved

Holland & Barrett's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Holland & Barrett

Holland & Barrett is a UK-based health and wellness retailer operating over 800 stores across 18 markets, selling vitamins, supplements, food, and beauty products. Founded in 1920, it is a major player in the natural health retail sector but significantly lags peers in sustainability disclosure and climate accountability.

Founded
1920
Headquarters
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Employees
~7,800
Annual revenue
~£885M
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