Is Aesop sustainable?
Broadly yes — Aesop averages 76/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aesop uses recycled PET in some packaging and offers store refill services, but lacks a comprehensive, publicly reported sustainability strategy or carbon targets.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Aesop: frequently asked
Is Aesop sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Aesop averages 76/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aesop uses recycled PET in some packaging and offers store refill services, but lacks a comprehensive, publicly reported sustainability strategy or carbon targets.
Aesop: Cruelty-free?+
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Aesop: Vegan options?+
Aesop offers some vegan products but does not have a fully vegan range; some items contain animal-derived ingredients like beeswax and honey.
Aesop: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Aesop: Third-party certified?+
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Aesop's ethics score?+
Aesop averages 76/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.