- Scope 3 emissions make up 91% of their carbon footprint.
- Need to reduce packaging footprint (23% of scope 3 emissions).
- Need to improve water management in water-stressed areas (California, Colorado, and India).
- Need to address equity in the workforce and develop a more diverse workforce.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M MT CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 86.1K MT CO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.9K MT CO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.2M MT CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.3M MT CO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
TBD%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.7M m3/year
2021
Energy Use
2.0M GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 86.1K MT CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.9K MT CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M MT CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Collected global emissions data and published carbon footprint.
- 5 of 14 Hain Celestial operated facilities achieved nearly zero waste.
- Reduced combined scope 1 & 2 emissions by 4.5% compared to the previous year.
- Hain Celestial UK certified two manufacturing facilities via the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard, leading to a 6% sitewide energy usage reduction.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop scope 1, 2, 3 emissions targets and achieve validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (2023)
- Publish a global sustainable packaging strategy (2023)
- Adopt and implement Hain Celestial Healthier Product Standards (2025)
- Increase female representation in leadership positions globally and diverse representation in leadership in the U.S. (Annual)
📅 Medium-term
- 100% renewable electricity for Hain Celestial operated facilities (2025)
- Zero food waste for Hain Celestial manufactured product (2025)
- 100% of products have standardized recycling labeling (2025)
- Adopt a global volunteering program offering paid time off for all employees (2022)
🔭 Long-term
- Zero waste to landfill for Hain Celestial operated facilities (2027)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthier PlanetHealthier ProductsHealthier People