Seventh Generation manufactures eco-branded household and personal care products including cleaners, laundry detergents, and paper goods.
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Seventh Generation has achieved operational decarbonization and strong B Corp credentials, but emissions reductions stalled in 2024 despite intensity improvements. Critical gaps remain: water impact is unmeasured, palm sourcing relies on offset-style certification rather than elimination, and its parent company Unilever is a major plastic polluter. The SBTi net-zero removal signals credibility erosion.
Seventh Generation scores 52/100 (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 Seventh Generation joint 105th of 847 companies scored, and 3rd of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
Where Seventh Generation sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.
Among the 45 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Seventh Generation sits 3rd of 45.
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Seventh Generation states goal that water cycle will not be contaminated during product life, formulating for waterway safety.
Emissions intensity fell 42% but absolute emissions did not decline further.
Parent Unilever also failed SBTi deadlines.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 5/10).
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Seventh Generation manufactures eco-branded household and personal care products including cleaners, laundry detergents, and paper goods. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, it is a certified B Corp owned by Unilever since 2016. It positions itself as a sustainability leader in the FMCG space with emphasis on plant-based formulas and renewable energy.
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