Ecover is a Belgian maker of plant-based cleaning products and laundry detergents founded in 1976, known for phosphate-free formulations and biodegradable solutions.
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Ecover has strong circular economy credentials and water-quality heritage, but its climate performance is severely hampered by parent SC Johnson's refusal to report quantified emissions. No Scope 3 disclosure, no GHG Protocol alignment, and eight-year-old operational data make carbon claims unverifiable. Political donations to climate-obstructive candidates add reputational risk.
Ecover scores 34/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Ecover joint 505th of 847 companies scored, and joint 33rd of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
Where Ecover sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.
Among the 45 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Ecover is tied =33rd of 45, with 2 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
SC Johnson does not report Scope 3 emissions.
SC Johnson, parent since 2017, reports no quantifiable Scope 1/2 emissions—only proportional charts.
SC Johnson claims 71% GHG reduction since 2000 but provides no published absolute tonnes to verify.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Resource Use & Waste and Controversies & Red Flags (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain and Carbon Footprint — Operations (1/10, 2/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Ecover.
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Ecover is a Belgian maker of plant-based cleaning products and laundry detergents founded in 1976, known for phosphate-free formulations and biodegradable solutions. Owned by SC Johnson since 2017, it operates manufacturing in Europe with strong waste diversion and refill-model initiatives. Mid-sized FMCG player competing in the sustainable cleaning segment.
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