Pukka Herbs scores 54/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Pukka Herbs joint 50th of 637 companies scored, and joint 5th of 43 in Food & Beverage (non-meat).
Pukka built strong sustainability credentials through 2022—SBTi targets, organic/FairWild certification, renewable energy PPAs, and award-winning reporting. Since 2024 integration into Lipton Teas & Infusions (CVC-owned), independent disclosure has ceased, B Corp status lost, and net zero target pushed to 2039. Current data is over 2 years old.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Transparency & Accountability (3/10, 4/10).
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Where Pukka Herbs sits among food & beverage (non-meat) peers.
Among the 43 major food & beverage (non-meat) brands we've scored, Pukka Herbs is tied =5th of 43, with 1 other.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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Pukka Herbs is a UK-based organic herbal tea and supplement company founded in 2001, headquartered in Bristol. It specialises in sustainably sourced, certified organic botanicals sold globally. Acquired by CVC Capital Partners in 2022 and integrated into Lipton Teas & Infusions in 2024.
Large parent company ownership of once-independent sustainability brand; diluted post-acquisition disclosure standards
View breakdown →Organic/natural food brand with strong early sustainability commitments and transparency culture
View breakdown →UK herbal/wellness company with organic certification and independent sustainability reporting
View breakdown →Organic food brand acquired by private equity; transition from independent B Corp to larger corporate structure
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