Is Weleda sustainable?
Broadly yes — Weleda averages 95/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aiming for 100% recyclable/refillable packaging by 2025 and total carbon neutrality across the value chain.
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
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Weleda: frequently asked
Is Weleda sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Weleda averages 95/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aiming for 100% recyclable/refillable packaging by 2025 and total carbon neutrality across the value chain.
Weleda: Cruelty-free?+
Strictly against animal testing; does not sell in mainland China where animal testing is required for certain products.
Weleda: Vegan options?+
Extensive vegan options available, clearly labeled; some products contain beeswax or lanolin.
Weleda: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Weleda: Third-party certified?+
We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Weleda's ethics score?+
Weleda averages 95/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.