Clorox has achieved strong operational decarbonization (65% Scope 1&2 reduction) and renewable electricity in US/Canada, but Scope 3 progress is inflated by pandemic business contraction, not structural change. A 2025 ACCC greenwashing ruling for misleading ocean plastic claims exposes material credibility issues. The company lacks full supply chain verification and quantified downstream product impact.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Controversies & Red Flags (4/10, 5/10).
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Among the 41 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, The Clorox Company sits 18th of 41.
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Clorox is a US-based multinational manufacturer of cleaning, disinfecting, and household products including bleach, trash bags, and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1913, it operates across 25 countries with significant exposure to consumer packaged goods sustainability pressures including plastic packaging, chemical safety, and supply chain transparency.
Comparable FMCG/household goods manufacturer facing similar plastic packaging and supply chain verification pressures
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