Grove Co.

Grove Co. has made ingredient commitments to lower the environmental impact of Grove Co., its in-house brand, including by avoiding parabens, phthalates, petrochemical-based ingredients, and PFAS. While it has made commitments, it still uses some ingredients that pose a significant threat to the climate, including some petrochemical-based ingredients. It carries products that have certifications from EPA Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic, and the Biodegradable Products Institute. Grove Co. holds the following company-level certifications: B-Corp.

Grove Co. offers some of its in-house Grove Co. products in a concentrated format, which reduces shipping emissions and minimizes packaging use. It has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its product containers and shipping materials. It uses eco-friendly materials in its product containers, including ones that are recyclable and reusable, and its shipping packaging includes materials that are FSC-certified and recycled.

Grove Co. shares information on its energy strategy, disclosing that it uses renewable energy to power some of its production sites and storefronts. It doesn't share information on its energy efficiency or targets for expanding renewable energy use. It provides reporting on its water efficiency measures.

Grove Co. offers a reusable container scheme and refill options for some of its in-house products.

It's unclear if this brand releases new items seasonally, which can create excess waste.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Grove Co. has a prominent sustainability page with comprehensive details on its climate strategy. It publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. It shares a complete list of ingredients used in its products, on a per product basis.

Grove Co. measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions, including a breakdown by scope. In 2023 its estimated emissions footprint was 55,507 tons CO2e.

Grove Co. has science-aligned emissions reduction targets for the long-term that were submitted for SBTi-approval in Q3 2024. It offsets emissions from its facility operations and customer shipments, and shares the specific projects financed.

Grove Co. publicly shares a supplier code of conduct for its own manufacturing supply chain, which ensures the right to collective bargaining, and prohibits forced or coerced labor.