Sustainability at Swisse
OUR IMPACT
Our company ethos is to make millions of people and their pets healthier and happier. This goes far beyond simply putting quality products on shelves. From our environmental footprint to our engagement in the community, we are committed to always striving for better.
OUR IMPACT
OUR IMPACT
From procurement to finance, packaging technology to visual identity, from people and culture to global affairs, from innovation to product development - reducing our environmental impact is an important mission that is in the hands of all of us at Swisse.
Through packaging innovation trials, rigorous supplier policies and creative ingredient sourcing, we are using our best assets; passion, creativity and a thirst for achievement, to steer ourselves towards better.
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WE ARE B CORP CERTIFIED
B Corps are for-profit companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Swisse is a brand of H&H ANZ, a certified B Corp. We feel honoured to be part of a global community using business as a force for good. While we relish the result of our efforts paying off, this is only the B-ginning. Through five key pillars, we’ll continue to learn, grow and work hard to be better. Here is a small glimpse of where we are on our journey
Amended our corporate documents to involve all stakeholders in decision-making
Continually monitor energy usage and have set reduction targets
Ranked in the top 30 Great Places to Work for three years
Invest in our local communities through our shared valued partnerships
Adopted software for vigilant tracking of customer feedback
*Swisse calculation based in part on data reported by NielsenIQ and IQVIA through the IQVIA™ & NielsenIQ© RMS Sell Out Service for the Pharmacy & Grocery Database, Vitamins and Supplements Multivitamin segment for the 52 week period ending 2022-12-31 for the Australia Grocery and Pharmacy, Domestic market according to the client defined product hierarchy.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION
The passion to make a positive contribution to the communities around us is embedded in the Swisse culture. We are proud to have four long-term community partnerships across our key pillars, Mind, Movement and Nutrition.
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FOSTERING DE&I
Our dedication to inspiring wellness extends to all, that includes ensuring our team feels safe and supported. Our DE&I strategy addresses the barriers that exist across age, race, religions, abilities, gender, and sexual orientation.
PACKAGING WITH PURPOSE
Due to its short shelf life and poor moisture barrier, using biodegradable packing while maintaining product quality can be complex.
However, we are committed to sustainable packaging and are constantly trialling new and innovative packaging solutions.
PACKED WITH INNOVATION
Introducing sustainable packaging, particularly in our industry, is complex, and we’ve faced a few challenges in our journey...
Product stability: newer biodegradable or compostable packaging can have a short shelf life or a poor oxygen/moisture barrier, meaning that sometimes, the most sustainable packaging is not always the best choice.
Lack of availability: many material innovations are still in development or not available locally. PCR (post-consumer recycled) material supply for example hasn't fully matured.
However, our team is committed to sustainable packaging and is constantly looking for and trialling new and innovative packaging solutions.
PCR
Using post-consumer recycled material
Our Ultivites caps are made with 50% PCR (post-consumer recycled material). We're now working towards 80% inclusion.
OYSTERLEAN
Reeling in fishing waste
Our UltiBiotics range is made with Oysterlean, a shellfish additive sustainably sourced from fishing waste. Its inclusion replaces 20% of virgin plastic in these caps.
rPET
Putting plastic on re-PET
Our Gummies containers are greyer than normal plastic because they're made of 100% Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET).
WELLNESS CHATS
LESS IS MORE
We’re on a mission to remove any non-essentials elements from our product and packaging. By reducing the spare room or 'head space' in our vials we’ll save on packaging, and by reducing the weight, there will be a corresponding reduction in the emissions from our supply chain.
You’ll begin to notice changes from 2024, first in our Magnesium range and later for our Vitamin D range.
WELLNESS CHATS
CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION
In our mission for net zero carbon emissions, our offset initiative involves purchasing and retiring renewable energy certificates. What we use in electricity consumption in our head office, our energy provider matches with renewable energy
Double Glazed Windows
Harvested Rainwater For Our Toilets
Charging Ports For Electric Vehicles
Timers For Our Lights