JVN

JVN has made ingredient commitments to lower its environmental impact, including by avoiding certain petrochemical-based ingredients. While it has made commitments, it still use some ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including uncertified palm oil or palm oil-derived ingredients, other petrochemical-based ingredients and other harmful ingredients. It can be very difficult to eliminate these entirely, especially for small brands with limited resources. Its products incorprate bio-based ingredients. It carries products that have certifications from Leaping Bunny and Clean + Planet Aware. JVN holds the following company-level certifications: 1% for the Planet and Carbonfund.

JVN hasn't made any efforts to concentrate its products or minimize its containers, which increases shipping emissions and packaging volumes. Its working to reduce shipping emissions by prioritizing ocean freight over air freight. It uses eco-friendly materials in its product containers, using glass and aluminium containers. Its shipping packaging materials includes ones that are FSC-certified and recyclable.

JVN doesn't share information on its energy strategy, beyond noting that some of its production energy somes from co-generation. JVN doesn't provide information on any water conservation strategies. JVN has a global production span, which is standard for the industry.

JVN doesn't utilize any alternative models or methods to avert waste.

JVN doesn't frequently release seasonal or limited edition products, which helps prevent production of excess inventory.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

JVN has a prominent sustainability page with comprehensive details on its climate strategy. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report. JVN shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis. The brand shares an ingredient glossary that doesn't include all ingredients and may be misleading to consumers.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. The brand offsets emissions from its shipping through Carbonfund.

JVN publishes limited information about its supply chain partners It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. JVN 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. JVN isn't a member of any key advocacy organizations that are blocking climate policy. It isn't a member of advocacy organizations advancing climate policy. It doesn't employ any state lobbyists. JVN didn't donate more than $100k to climate-obstructive candidates or PACs from 2018-2024.