Home & Cleaning(Consumable Product)
Method
Design-forward cleaning brand owned by SC Johnson. LEED Platinum factory with on-site wind and solar. Dropped B Corp certification in 2024.
87/165
Making Progress
Detailed Scorecard Breakdown
Click each category to see individual criteria scores
A: Circular Economy
Priority #126/30
Product certified compostable/biodegradableSome biodegradable via EPA Safer Choice
6/8
Plastic-free + compostable/recyclable packaging100% PCR/ocean-recovered plastic bottles
6/7
Concentrated refill format or bulk refillRefill pouches save ~80% water/energy/plastic
6/6
Full material/ingredient transparencyEPA Safer Choice ingredient transparency
5/5
Verified recycled content (50%+ with GRS)100% PCR laundry, 25-50% PCR HDPE
2/2
Zero packaging waste (plastic-free, compostable)Reduced plastic, not zero
1/2
B: Transparency & Data
Priority #213/35
Published Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044)No formal LCA
0/10
Scope 3 emissions measured & publicly disclosedSC Johnson S1+2 only, Method S3 not disclosed
3/10
Annual sustainability report with YoY trackingSC Johnson Better World Report (partial)
5/7
Public supplier list (tier 1 & 2)No public supplier list
0/4
Third-party data verificationEPA Safer Choice, LEED Platinum
4/4
C: Certifications
Priority #313/18
qualityLEED Platinum factory (Diff 5)
8/8
volume2 certifications
3/7
diversity2 categories: Environmental, Chemical/Safety
2/3
D: Climate & Renewables
Priority #416/27
onsite renewableLEED Platinum Chicago: 100% on-site wind + solar
7/7
climate statusSC Johnson 71% GHG reduction (70-79% progress)
3/10
emissions reductionSC Johnson documented YoY
3/6
renewable procurementSC Johnson 45% renewable globally
1/4
E: Business Model
Priority #58/20
Concentrated formula, promotes using lessGrowth brand
0/7
Lowest-impact format, longest-lastingConcentrated formulas
4/5
Company-wide practicesOne brand in SC Johnson's portfolio
0/4
Stable range, no trend-driven launchesStable range
2/2
Packaging take-back or refill partnershipRefill + Plastic Bank
2/2
F: Social Responsibility
Priority #62/15
Living wage certificationNo living wage cert
0/5
Independent factory audits with public resultsSC Johnson supplier code
2/4
Worker safety certifications (ISO 45001)No ISO 45001
0/3
Supply chain transparency (tier 2+)No tier 2+ visibility
0/3
G: Impact Claims
Priority #75/10
Specific quantified claimsSC Johnson claims, Method-specific limited
2/4
Material composition transparencyEPA Safer Choice disclosure
3/3
No vague greenwashing terms$2.25M settlement for false non-toxic labeling
0/3
H: Regenerative (Bonus)
Priority #84/5
Ecosystem restoration verifiedPlastic Bank (550+ collection locations)
2/3
Zero waste or water positive programsSC Johnson 93% zero waste to landfill
2/2
Key Findings
Strengths
- LEED Platinum factory with 100% on-site renewable
- 100% PCR plastic + ocean-recovered plastic via Plastic Bank
- Refill pouches save ~80% resources
Areas for Improvement
- DROPPED B Corp (Feb 2024)
- $2.25M class action for false non-toxic labeling
- Not company-wide — one brand in SC Johnson portfolio
Certifications Held
- LEED Platinum (factory)
- EPA Safer Choice