OSEA Malibu

OSEA Malibu has made ingredient commitments to lower its environmental impact, including by avoiding parabens, phthalates, and other petrochemical-based ingredients. It appears to still use some ingredients that are commonly derived from palm oil, which poses a significant threat to the climate, but it may have used alternative versions. Its products incorporate bio-based and/or biodegradable ingredients, are vegan, and carry certifications from PETA Animal Test-free and Leaping Bunny. OSEA Malibu is an Ocean Responsible verified brand.

OSEA Malibu has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its product containers, including by minimizing boxes and discontinuing printed inserts. It has a stated goal to reduce its use of air freight to lower its shipping emissions. OSEA Malibu has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its product containers by increasing the proportion of recycled plastic in its pumps and lids. It uses eco-friendly materials in its packaging, including ones that are recyclable or recycled.

OSEA Malibu shares general information on its energy strategy, stating that it purchases clean energy certificates. It doesn't detail the proportion of its energy this covers, or whether it applies to production sites, corporate offices, or storefronts. It has general plans to work with its main suppliers on adopting renewable energy. It doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. OSEA Malibu has a global production span, which is stnadard for the industry.

OSEA Malibu offers detailed recycling guidance and a takeback program to avert waste. Its takeback partnership with Terracycle allows customers to return old product containers for a discount. However, this program is only available in-person at its Venice, California studio. It offers bulk sizes for some products, which may help reduce packaging waste.

OSEA Malibu doesn't frequently release seasonal or new products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.

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OSEA Malibu has a series of prominent sustainability pages with comprehensive details on its climate strategy. OSEA Malibu shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, overall and on a per product basis.

OSEA Malibu internally measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions, but doesn't provide a breakdown by scope. The last reporting period was 2023. In this most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 10,485.8 tons CO2e.

OSEA Malibu is certified climate neutral by Change Climate Project and offsets more than its full value chain emissions through its partnership with SeaTrees. Commons couldn't find technical emissions reduction targets for this brand.

OSEA Malibu publishes limited information about its supply chain partners, disclosing that its manufacturers are in California but it sources globally. It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. OSEA Malibu doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks.

Commons wasn't able to find evidence of any trade association memberships or any relevant policy for this brand. OSEA Malibu isn't a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy, though it also isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists and didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024. It has participated in some pro-climate advocacy by being an early-mover on the Compact for Global Production of Safe Health and Beauty Products and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.