Who owns Burt's Bees?
Burt's Bees is owned by Clorox, which has held the brand since 2007. Acquired by Clorox in 2007.
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Clorox's ethics record
Burt's Bees is Leaping Bunny certified and Clorox has science-based emissions targets, but the parent's core bleach and disinfectant business sits awkwardly beside its natural portfolio.
Other brands Clorox owns
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Who owns Burt's Bees? FAQs
Who owns Burt's Bees?+
Burt's Bees is owned by Clorox, which has held the brand since 2007. Clorox owns Burt's Bees, Green Works, Brita and Burt's Bees Baby.
When did Clorox buy Burt's Bees?+
Clorox has owned Burt's Bees since 2007.
Does the parent company change whether Burt's Bees is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Burt's Bees can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.
What other brands does Clorox own?+
In our database, Clorox also owns Brita, Green Works.