Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Natracare score?

Natracare (Bodywise UK Ltd) references a 'Bodywise Carbon Reduction Plan 2024' on its environmental policy page, indicating the company has produced a carbon reduction plan to monitor progress towards Net Zero. However, the specific emissions data from this plan is not publicly accessible — only linked as a PDF. With ~28 employees and ~$5.2M revenue as a brand company (not a manufacturer — products are manufactured by third parties), the operational footprint is estimated to be well under 1,000

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Natracare score?

Natracare's environmental policy states it will 'regularly conduct a full and thorough Supply Chain Analysis' and its raw materials sourcing policy specifies GOTS organic cotton, FSC/PEFC certified forestry products, and local sourcing to reduce transport emissions. The company holds an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration, registration S-P-00135) since 2008 for its Ultra Regular Pad, which is an independently assessed full lifecycle analysis determining the product's carbon footprint. This de

Emissions Trajectory: How does Natracare score?

No formal multi-year absolute emissions trajectory data is publicly available. Natracare's blog states it has 'witnessed reduced carbon emissions for the total lifecycle through supply chain improvements and sustainable innovations' for its EPD product over the years, but no specific figures or timelines are provided. The company has a Carbon Reduction Plan 2024 and a stated commitment to Net Zero, but without published year-on-year emissions data, trajectory cannot be verified. As a small (~28

Energy Source: How does Natracare score?

Natracare's environmental policy states that 'energy consumption must be kept to a minimum and ideally sourced from a green supplier.' This indicates awareness and intent to use green energy, but no specific percentage of renewable energy, named green tariff, or evidence of on-site generation is publicly disclosed. As a ~28-person brand company (not a manufacturer), its direct energy consumption is minimal — primarily offices. The word 'ideally' rather than a confirmed green tariff limits scorin

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Natracare score?

Natracare's environmental policy explicitly commits to 'maintain biodiversity and the functions of affected ecosystems in accordance with internationally and nationally approved principles including organic agriculture and fibre standards.' The company requires GOTS certified organic cotton (avoiding pesticides and protecting biodiversity), FSC/PEFC certified forestry, Totally Chlorine Free pulp from ecologically managed Scandinavian softwood plantations, and uses no superabsorbent polyacrylates

Resource Use & Waste: How does Natracare score?

Natracare products are certified compostable to EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 standards (Seedling Mark). All packaging is either compostable or recyclable. Products are plastic-free, using organic cotton and plant-based materials instead of petroleum-derived synthetics. In 2024, the company reported saving approximately 196 million grams (~196 tonnes) of plastic through plastic-free period pads and prevented 11 million plastic applicators from entering landfills by using biodegradable cardboard applic

Water Impact: How does Natracare score?

No formal water footprint data is published. However, Natracare's use of certified organic cotton reduces water consumption compared to conventionally grown cotton, as the company notes on its materials page. The Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) process avoids contaminating water with dioxins and furans. The policy requires processors to emit 'as little pollution as possible.' These design choices demonstrably reduce water impact versus conventional period product manufacturing. No quantified water u

Targets & Commitments: How does Natracare score?

Natracare has a stated commitment to Net Zero via its Carbon Reduction Plan 2024 and donates 1% of annual turnover to environmental organisations through 1% for the Planet (over £500,000 donated since joining in 2019). However, no specific, measurable emissions reduction targets with timelines have been publicly disclosed. There is no SBTi commitment or validated targets. The company does not appear to rely on offsets — its approach is reduction-first through product design and supply chain choi

Transparency & Accountability: How does Natracare score?

Bodywise (UK) Ltd achieved B Corp certification with a score of 115.1, far exceeding the 80-point threshold. The B Corp assessment covers governance, workers, community, environment, and customers with independent verification by B Lab. The company holds an EPD (ISO 14025), Nordic Swan Ecolabel, GOTS organic certification, Seedling Mark compostability certification, and Vegetarian Society certification — all independently verified. The company publishes its environmental policy in detail, produc

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Natracare score?

No greenwashing controversies, regulatory actions, fines, or credible criticisms were found in searches. Natracare has no InfluenceMap profile (too small for coverage) and no evidence of any lobbying activity against climate policy. The founder is a former Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace campaigner who actively advocates against greenwashing in the period care industry. The company has a clean public record across 35+ years of operation. The 1% for the Planet membership and environmental adv

Natracare Sustainability Score: 43/100

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Natracare·FMCG / Consumer Goods·London, United Kingdom·Founded 1976·Last verified 22 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review

Natracare has built genuine circular design into period products—plastic-free, compostable, certified. But emissions data is locked behind inaccessible PDFs, and no quantified reduction targets exist. B Corp verified; clean record. The gap: transparency and accountability remain weak despite strong product design.

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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

FMCG / Consumer Goods sector ceiling.

30 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

49 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 49) = 43.3

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 1

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

43 / 100

The ten questions

Where Natracare is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (9/10, 7/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Energy Source (3/10, 3/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

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

[1]Self-reported

Environmental & Ethical Policy

Ongoing

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[2]Self-reported

Awards & Certifications

Ongoing

Q2Q5Q6Q9

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[3]Self-reported

B Corp: How Natracare Goes the Extra Mile

Unknown

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[4]Self-reported

B Corp Certified: What It Means for Natracare and You

Unknown

Q6Q9

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[5]Self-reported

Natural Materials

Ongoing

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[6]Self-reported

Our Story: Giving Back

Ongoing

Q8Q10

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[7]Self-reported

Modern Day Guide to Greenwashing

Unknown

Q10

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Natracare in context

Where Natracare sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.

Among the 41 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Natracare sits 11th of 41.

11/41

Natracare's rank

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7Neal's Yard Remedies

10Chopard

12Rolex

15Chanel

16LEGO

17The Estée Lauder Companies

18The Clorox Company

19Colgate-Palmolive Company

20Notpla

21Wild Cosmetics

22Louis Vuitton

23LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton

24Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

25Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

26Mondelēz International, Inc.

28Mars

32Cartier

33Ecover

34Van Cleef & Arpels

35Bulgari

36The Kraft Heinz Company

37Method Products

38Unilever

39The Body Shop

40The Procter & Gamble Company

41Haribo GmbH & Co. KG

How this score has moved

Natracare's score over time.

Score history begins 5 April 2026.

As Natracare's score updates, the trajectory will appear here.

We're backfilling historical scores for FTSE 100 and S&P 100 companies over the coming weeks.

What's being contested

This score is not currently being contested.

Every challenge is published. We'd rather be corrected than wrong — that's the whole point.

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About Natracare

Natracare manufactures and markets period care and incontinence products under the Bodywise UK Ltd parent company. Founded in 1976, the brand pioneered plastic-free, organic cotton menstrual pads and is positioned as the ethical alternative in the FMCG feminine hygiene market. B Corp certified since 2021.

Founded

1976

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Employees

~28

Annual revenue

~$5.2M

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