Neal's Yard Remedies is a UK-based organic personal care and wellness brand founded in 1976, headquartered in Peacemarsh, Dorset.
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Neal's Yard Remedies demonstrates genuine operational sustainability—renewable energy, organic sourcing, biodiversity advocacy—but relies on carbon offsets rather than absolute emissions reductions and publishes no quantified footprint data. Intensity-only targets, missing Scope 3 disclosure, and no formal ESG reporting undermine credibility despite third-party certifications and strong governance intent.
Neal's Yard Remedies scores 47/100 (Making progress) 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 Neal's Yard Remedies joint 217th of 847 companies scored, and 6th of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
Where Neal's Yard Remedies sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.
Among the 45 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Neal's Yard Remedies sits 6th of 45.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
19% emissions intensity reduction since 2010; targets 47% by 2025, 87% by 2050—all intensity-based, not absolute.
Claims 'Science Based Target' for 47% intensity reduction by 2025, 87% by 2050, but not on SBTi validated dashboard.
No published Scope 3 emissions.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Energy Source and Controversies & Red Flags (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (3/10, 3/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Neal's Yard Remedies.
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Neal's Yard Remedies is a UK-based organic personal care and wellness brand founded in 1976, headquartered in Peacemarsh, Dorset. Family-owned, it manufactures small-batch skincare, herbal remedies, and supplements using certified organic ingredients, selling through 70+ retail outlets and e-commerce. Known for sustainability positioning and natural product formulation within the premium FMCG sector.
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