Brands owned by Aurelius Group
Aurelius is the private-equity owner that bought The Body Shop from Natura &Co in 2023, months before the UK business entered administration.
Munich, Germany · Private equity
Official brand directoryThe Aurelius Group portfolio
| Brand | Owned since | Ethics score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Body Shop | 2023 | Not scored | Reference only |
Aurelius Group's ethics record
Private-equity ownership means no consumer-facing sustainability reporting; The Body Shop's own certifications (Leaping Bunny, B Corp) are audited at brand level, not group level.
Cross-check group-level issues on our controversy tracker.
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Brands owned by Aurelius Group — FAQs
What brands are owned by Aurelius Group?+
In our database Aurelius Group owns The Body Shop. Each links through to its ownership page and, where we hold one, an ethics verdict.
Does buying a Aurelius Group sub-brand support Aurelius Group?+
Yes. Revenue from a subsidiary flows up to the group, even when the sub-brand holds its own Leaping Bunny, B Corp or vegan certification.
Is Aurelius Group cruelty-free?+
Private-equity ownership means no consumer-facing sustainability reporting; The Body Shop's own certifications (Leaping Bunny, B Corp) are audited at brand level, not group level.
How is this ownership list verified?+
Relationships come from company brand directories, annual reports and acquisition announcements, with the source linked on each brand's ownership page.