Healthcare
Number 1 in combined pharmacy and hospital pharmaceutical wholesale distribution in Australia and New Zealand. Acquired Masterpet in 2011, Symbion Healthcare in 2013, Black Hawk Pet Care in 2014 and Red Seal in 2015. Merged its Chemmart business with Terry White Group in 2016.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2024)
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EBOS Group Ltd
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Criticism
CDP Climate Change score of D
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of D.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2022 report, "Broken Promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 92 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 11-20% range. The average score was 44% and the highest score was 89%.
Source: Human Rights Law Centre
(2022)
Breaching advertising codes
In 2018 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld a complaint about an ad by Terry White Chemists on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently withdrawn.
Source: TGA Complaints Register
(2018)
Greenfleet supporter
This company works with the not-for-profit organisation Greenfleet to calculate and offset emissions from flights and their fleet of vehicles. This company has earned the Greenfleet Huon Award, for consistently offsetting emissions for five years and over.
Source: Greenfleet
(2015)
Community support
EBOS has supported a number of community groups over the years. Follow the link for details.
Source: company website
(2018)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Revenue:
5.8 billion NZD
(2013)
Employees:
2,200
(2014)
Subsidiaries:
Endeavour Consumer CH Pty Ltd
Healthcare
Formed in 2014 from the amalgamation of Symbion Consumer Products in Australia and the consumer division of EBOS Healthcare in New Zealand and Australia.
Red Seal Natural Health Ltd
Tea, personal care and health supplement manufacturer
Founded in New Zealand in 1923 and family-owned until 1983. Owned by EBOS Group since 2015.
Masterpet Corporation Ltd
Pet accessories
Founded in 1954 in New Zealand. Acquired Pets International Australia in 2002 and renamed it Masterpet Australia. Acquired by EBOS in 2011.
Masterpet Australia Pty Ltd
Pet accessories
Founded in 1954 in New Zealand. Acquired Pets International Australia in 2002 and renamed it Masterpet Australia. Acquired by EBOS in 2011.
Blackhawk Premium Pet Care Pty Ltd
Premium pet food makers
Founded in 2011. Acquired by Masterpet in 2014. Australian made pet food.
Contact Details
Products / Brands
Endeavour Consumer Health
Faulding
Medicinal Oils
Quitnits
Lice Treatment
JerHigh
Dog Treats
Marine Master
Pet Food (other)
Marine Master
Pet Care
VitaPet
Dog Treats
VitaPet
Pet Care
VitaPet
Pet Food (other)
VitaPet
Cat Litter