Personal care products
Company Ownership
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd
AUS
Kenvue Inc
owns 100% of Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd
USA
Consumer health
Spun-off from Johnson and Johnson and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in May 2023. Sales in more than 165 countries and 25 in-house manufacturing facilities.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jun 2024)
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Johnson & Johnson Pacific 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)
Breaching advertising codes
This company has been criticised for offensive advertising. In 2008 Ad Standards upheld complaints about a pay tv ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently discontinued or modified.
Source: Ad Standards
(2008)
Breaching advertising codes
In 2013 and 2010 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld complaints about ads by this company on the grounds that they breached advertising codes. The Panel requested this company withdraw the ads and not to use representations in the ads again.
Source: TGA Complaints Register
(2013)
Political donations
According to the democracyforsale.net website, this company donated $148,993 to Australia's major political parties between 2012 and 2018, as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commision (AEC).
Source: Democracy For Sale
(2018)
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
This company is listed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holder. The citation is designed to encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Source: WGEA
(2022)
Kenvue Inc
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Animal Testing
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development.
Source: PETA
(2022)
Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Poor" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA
(2023)
Fined over talc dangers
In 2024, in a landmark ruling, Johnson & Johnson and its spinoff, Kenvue, were ordered to pay US$45 million to the family of Theresa Garcia, an Illinois woman who attributed her fatal cancer to the companies' talcum-based baby powders. This verdict, delivered by a Chicago jury, marks the first against Kenvue and a significant development in the decade-long litigation surrounding J&J’s baby powder products. The jury assigned 70% of the responsibility for Garcia's death to Kenvue, with the remainder attributed to J&J and its other units.
Source: news article
(2024)
25/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 25/100 in the Personal Products category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 25 Mar 2024). 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
(2024)
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 failed to respond to WWF's requests for information.
Source: WWF Palm Oil Scorecard
(2024)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website in the areas of packaging, animal testing and transparency.
Source: company website
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned Subsidiary
Revenue:
1.25 billion AUD
(2009)
Employees:
1,800
(2009)
Contact Details
Address:
45 Jones St, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
Phone:
02 9815 4000
Freecall:
1800 252 194
Website:
Products / Brands
Johnson & Johnson Pacific
Agarol
Laxatives
Aveeno
Skin Care
Aveeno
Body Wash
Aveeno
Baby Toiletries
Band Aid
Bandages
Benadryl
Cold & Flu
Carefree
Feminine Hygiene
Clean & Clear
Skin Care
Codral
Cold & Flu
Desitin
Baby Toiletries
First Aid
Bandages
Gamophen
Soap
Imodium
Digestive Care
Johnson's
Tanning Lotions
Johnson's
Baby Wipes
Johnson's
Baby Toiletries
Johnson's
Cotton Buds/Balls
Johnson's
Shampoo
Johnson's
Skin Care
Johnson's
Body Wash
Listerine
Mouthwash
Meds
Feminine Hygiene
Mylanta
Digestive Care
Neutrogena
Sunscreen
Neutrogena
Tanning Lotions
Neutrogena
Shampoo
Neutrogena
Skin Care
Nicorette
Quit Smoking
Petite Planet
Baby Toiletries
Stayfree
Feminine Hygiene
Sudafed
Cold & Flu
Visine
Eye & Ear Care
Zyrtec
Cold & Flu