Better World Accountability Report

SC Johnson’s latest Better World Accountability Report shares stories from SC Johnson teams and partners about how we work together to create a better world.

Delivering on our commitment to a better world

SC Johnson has been reporting our progress on environmental and social efforts for more than three decades. As a family company committed to creating a better world, we prioritize initiatives that drive transformative change to reduce plastic waste, lessen the burden of insect-borne disease, lower our carbon impact and invest in philanthropy that helps families and communities.

These updates are more than just keeping our consumers and stakeholders informed. They’re a testament to our commitment to act on our beliefs and our purpose.

Hear from our CEO

"A better world depends on businesses, governments, NGOs and individuals working together. I’m grateful to SC Johnson people and our partners around the world for their innovative and effective actions. I look forward to the progress we can keep making together in the years ahead."

Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO

Our 2024 impact

 

Here is a glimpse of what that means from our 2024 accountability report.

Recycling Logo_PCR

25%

use of post-consumer recycled content in packaging since 2013
Health Posts

110M+

people reached with public health initiatives, education and repellents since 2013
Renewable Energy

45%

energy from renewable source through 2024
Organizations

646

organizations supported in 2024

Our 2024 progress

Through 2024, SC Johnson has used less plastic, incorporated more post-consumer recycled materials, and made more of our packaging reusable and recyclable than ever before.

We’ve delivering progress across our brands:

  • Over 99% of Windex® PET bottles in North America are made from PCR resins.
  • method® laundry detergent bottles have been made from 100% PCR since 2021.
  • We’ve rolled out over 730 Ecover® in-store refill machines across Europe.
  • Duck® brand labels are perforated so they can be easily removed for bottle recycling.

We are poised to enter a new chapter in our decades-long work to scale up successful interventions and strategies to reduce the incidence and burden of vector-borne disease. Recently completed studies in Kenya have demonstrated the efficacy of our innovative spatial repellents, Mosquito Shield™ and Guardian™. We are now supporting the remaining research the World Health Organization requires for a policy recommendation for spatial repellents and ramping up manufacturing in disease-endemic areas. A pilot line went live in Kenya in January of 2024, followed by a high-speed line in October 2024 and another high-speed line to come in 2025.

Access to healthcare remains central to our mission, with the continued establishment of community health clinics across Africa and Asia significantly reducing the time required for families to seek care. These clinics and training programs certify community health workers, empowering women to provide frontline care while earning sustainable incomes.

SC Johnson continued its legacy of environmental responsibility by exceeding its carbon reduction targets. Since 2000, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 71%, surpassing its 2025 goal. Renewable energy now accounts for 45% of global energy use, a testament to SC Johnson’s focus on sustainable operations.

Retail partnerships such as Amazon’s Ships in Product Packaging program are extending efforts to reduce excess shipping materials. Since joining this program in late 2023, SC Johnson has saved 58 metric tons of paper and four metric tons of plastic, underscoring its commitment to minimizing waste at every stage of the supply chain.

We continue to utilize our resources globally to unlock economic and educational opportunities in communities where access may be limited, but potential is boundless. We collaborate with local and global partners to support youth, inspire innovation and broaden access to STEM learning, especially for girls, women and minorities.

Partnerships like In2ScienceUK support young people from low-income backgrounds to access opportunities supporting STEM careers. Our longstanding relationship with Habitat for Humanity has included projects to build, repair or enhance homes for families in need in Racine, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Gaston County, North Carolina; Yokohama, Japan; and Hong Kong. The support we provide Teach for the Philippines enabled the training of 165 licensed and tenured teachers and 650 community members to advance literacy, math and life skills education for students.

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