Is Degree sustainable?
We do not yet score enough Degree products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Its stated commitments, per the brand profile we hold: Unilever has committed to 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025 and net-zero emissions by 2039, but these are not specific to Degree.
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-freeflagged
While Unilever states it does not test finished products on animals unless required by law, Degree is sold in China where animal testing may be required for imported cosmetics.
Third-party certifiednot independently verified
We don't track any of this brand's products yet, so product-level certifications are unchecked.
Scored with our public methodology.
How to check this yourself
Sustainability claims are only as good as the evidence behind them. Before you buy:
- Prefer independent certifications with a public register (B Corp, Fair Trade, FSC, GOTS, USDA Organic) over self-declared badges.
- Check whether the claim covers the whole product or one ingredient, and whether packaging is genuinely recyclable where you live.
- Look for dated, measurable targets and progress reports rather than open-ended pledges.
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Degree: frequently asked
Is Degree sustainable?+
We do not yet score enough Degree products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Its stated commitments, per the brand profile we hold: Unilever has committed to 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025 and net-zero emissions by 2039, but these are not specific to Degree.
Degree: Cruelty-free?+
While Unilever states it does not test finished products on animals unless required by law, Degree is sold in China where animal testing may be required for imported cosmetics.
Degree: Vegan options?+
Degree does not have an official vegan product line; individual products may contain animal-derived ingredients.
Degree: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Degree: Third-party certified?+
We don't track any of this brand's products yet, so product-level certifications are unchecked.