Who owns Method?
Method 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
Ownership records come from company brand directories, filings and acquisition announcements. Read our methodology.
Who owns Method? FAQs
Who owns Method?+
Method 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 Method?+
SC Johnson has owned Method since 2017.
Does the parent company change whether Method is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Method 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, Ecover, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.