Consumer healthcare
Formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd. In 2019 GSK and Pfizer merged their consumer health businesses, creating a joint venture called GSK Consumer Healthcare, which was spun-off as a new entity named Haleon in 2022.
Company Ownership
Haleon Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
Haleon plc
owns 100% of Haleon Australia Pty Ltd
UK
Healthcare
Established in July 2022 as a corporate spin-off from GSK. It is the largest consumer healthcare business in the world.
Pfizer Inc
owns 23% of Haleon plc
USA
Pharmaceuticals
World's largest research-based pharmaceuticals firm. Its products include Viagra, Benadryl and Sudafed. Bought Wyeth in 2009 for US$68 billion. In 2019 Pfizer and GSK merged their consumer healthcare divisions.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jun 2024)
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Haleon Australia Pty Ltd
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3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2024)
Fined for misleading customers
In 2020 the Federal Court ordered this company and Novartis to pay $4.5 million in penalties for making false or misleading representations in the marketing of Voltaren Osteo Gel and Voltaren Emulgel pain relief products. From January 2012 to March 2017, Novartis and then GSK marketed Osteo Gel as being specifically formulated and more effective than Emulgel in treating osteoarthritis related pain and inflammation even though both had the same active ingredients.
Source: ACCC
(2020)
Breaching advertising codes
This company has been criticised for offensive advertising. In 2010 Ad Standards upheld complaints about a print ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently discontinued or modified.
Source: Ad Standards
(2010)
Breaching advertising codes
In 2018 and 2019 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld complaints about seven ads by this company on the grounds that they breached advertising codes. The TGA received multiple complaints on the matter. These complaints have been consolidated into one investigation.
Source: TGA Complaints Register
(2019)
Haleon plc
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Palm oil scorecard - WWF
The 2024 WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard evaluates the progress and performance of 285 major retailers and manufacturer companies, focusing on actions companies have taken to ensure their own palm oil supply chain is sustainable and free of deforestation, natural ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuse. This company is rated 'leading the way' with a score of 19.96 out of a possible total of 24.
Source: WWF Palm Oil Scorecard
(2024)
CDP Climate Change score of B
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 B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Forests score of B-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of B-.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Water Security score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
67/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 67/100 in the Personal Products category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 22 Dec 2023). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2023)
67/100 in TIME rankings
World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024 by TIME and Statista recognises the Top 500 most sustainable companies in the world. From a selection of 5,000 of the world's largest companies, non-sustainable businesses were excluded, and the remaining companies were rated on Commitment & Ratings, Reporting & Transparency, and Environmental & Social Stewardship. This company received a total score of 66.6/100, ranking 160th overall.
Source: TIME
(2024)
Part owned by Pfizer, which has criticisms
This company is 22.6% owned by Pfizer, which has several criticisms and an overall Shop Ethical rating of 'F'.
Source: Shop Ethical
(2024)
Ellen MacArthur Foundation member
This company is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, whose stated mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works with business, government and academia to build a framework for an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design.
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2022)
Global Plastics Treaty endorsee
In 2022 after more than 170 nations backed a historic UN resolution to end plastic pollution, global businesses across the plastics value chain, financial institutions, and NGOs came together to announce a common vision for an effective and ambitious Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. The vision will form the basis for future policy engagements with governments through a newly launched Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty which will be convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF. This company has endorsed the vision statement of the treaty.
Source: Global Plastics Treaty
(2023)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2021)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Contact Details
Address:
82 Hughes Ave, Ermington, NSW, 2115, Australia
Phone:
02 9684 0888
Freecall:
1800 028 533
Website:
Products / Brands
Haleon Australia
Advil
Pain Relief Tablets
Benefiber
Laxatives
Biotene
Mouthwash
Biotene
Toothpaste
Caltrate
Vitamins
Centrum
Vitamins
De-Gas
Digestive Care
Dimetapp
Cold & Flu
Eno
Digestive Care
Lamisil
Foot Care
Macleans
Toothbrush
Macleans
Toothpaste
Macleans
Mouthwash
Nicabate
Quit Smoking
Otrivin
Cold & Flu
Panadol
Pain Relief Tablets
Panadol
Cold & Flu
Panafen
Pain Relief Tablets
Polident
Toothpaste
Pronamel
Toothpaste
Robitussin
Cold & Flu
Sensodyne
Mouthwash
Sensodyne
Dental Floss
Sensodyne
Toothpaste
Voltaren
Topical Pain Relief
Zovirax
Lip Care