Weleda

How ethical is Weleda?

Weleda is a brand of toiletries which has a good score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Shampoo & Conditioner Ratings Table.

With a high GSG score, Weleda can be considered an ethical brand. Weleda hasn’t yet applied for Ethical Accreditation, but its high score would mean that if it did, it would be able to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark on its products.

We encourage other companies in the Ethical Shampoo & Conditioner sector to follow Weleda’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.

What does Weleda do?

Founded in the 1920s, Weleda is a top-rated brand that produces beauty products, naturopathic medicine and toothpaste.

In which areas does Weleda perform well?

Weleda performs well for its Environmental Report, as the brand has an Our Responsibility page which contains lots of information on topics including sustainability, packaging and biodiversity.

We found no criticisms relating to; GM, Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Armaments or Irresponsible Marketing, therefore Weleda scores well for these criteria. Find out more about our ethical criteria.

What can Weleda do to improve its score?

The above benchmark score that Weleda is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Shampoo & Conditioner Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

As Weleda already receives a top score in the Ethical Shampoo & Conditioner sector, The Good Shopping Guide encourages it to get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation. After sending in its application, Weleda will be offered the use of The Good Shopping Guide ethical mark.

However, we would encourage Weleda to gain Vegetarian certification for its soap products in order to improve its score. If Weleda applies for Ethical Accreditation, The Good Shopping Guide would be able to offer some guidance on this.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? If accredited by The Good Shopping Guide, brands can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable supplier. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.