Who owns Ecover?
Ecover is owned by SC Johnson, which has held the brand since 2017. The family-owned SC Johnson group acquired Method, Ecover, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and Babyganics, alongside conventional brands like Windex and Glade.
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SC Johnson's ethics record
Method and Ecover kept B Corp status for years after acquisition before the group restructured them; SC Johnson publishes full ingredient disclosure down to fragrance components, which is unusual at this scale.
Other brands SC Johnson owns
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Who owns Ecover? FAQs
Who owns Ecover?+
Ecover is owned by SC Johnson, which has held the brand since 2017. The family-owned SC Johnson group acquired Method, Ecover, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and Babyganics, alongside conventional brands like Windex and Glade.
When did SC Johnson buy Ecover?+
SC Johnson has owned Ecover since 2017.
Does the parent company change whether Ecover is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Ecover 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 SC Johnson own?+
In our database, SC Johnson also owns Babyganics, Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.