Brands owned by Procter & Gamble

7 brands tracked

P&G owns Olay, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Tide, Pampers, Native and Herbal Essences, among dozens of other household names.

Cincinnati, United States · Personal care, home care

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The Procter & Gamble portfolio

Brands owned by Procter & Gamble with ethics scores and acquisition years
BrandOwned sinceEthics scoreVerdict
Head & Shoulders1961Not scoredReference only
Herbal Essences2001Not scoredReference only
Native2017Not scoredReference only
Olay1985Not scoredReference only
Pampers1961Not scoredReference only
Pantene1985Not scoredReference only
Tide1946Not scoredReference only

Procter & Gamble's ethics record

P&G is not certified cruelty-free, though two of its brands (Herbal Essences bio:renew and Native) hold PETA approval. It has 2030 packaging and forest-positive targets and has faced campaigns over pulp sourcing for tissue products.

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Brands owned by Procter & Gamble — FAQs

What brands are owned by Procter & Gamble?+

In our database Procter & Gamble owns Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Native, Olay, Pampers, Pantene, Tide. Each links through to its ownership page and, where we hold one, an ethics verdict.

Does buying a Procter & Gamble sub-brand support Procter & Gamble?+

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 Procter & Gamble cruelty-free?+

P&G is not certified cruelty-free, though two of its brands (Herbal Essences bio:renew and Native) hold PETA approval. It has 2030 packaging and forest-positive targets and has faced campaigns over pulp sourcing for tissue products.

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.