Ecostore
Household and personal care products maker
Founded in New Zealand in 1993. All products made in New Zealand.

Overall

Owned NZL
Rating A
About the Ratings
Ecostore Company Ltd
NZL

Company Assessment

(Last updated Nov 2024)
Ecostore Company Ltd
Praise
Toitu carbonzero certified
This company is a Toitu carbonzero certified organisation. Toitu helps accurately measure greenhouse gas emissions, and put in place strategies to manage, reduce and offset impacts. Toitu facilitate offseting remaining emissions through verified carbon credits to achieve a net zero balance. Compliance with the programme is independently verified annually to maintain certification.
Cruelty free company
This company has either signed PETA's statement of assurance or provided a statement verifying that they do not conduct or commission any animal tests.
Source: PETA (2023)
Certified B Corp with score of 80.1
Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The B Impact Assessment measures a company's practices and outcomes in five areas: governance, workers, community, the environment, and customers. This company has a B Impact Score of 80.1 and has held B Corp Certification since August 2021. The median score for businesses is 50.9, with a score of 80 required for B Corp Certification.
4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) 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)
Environmark Diamond certified
Enviromark is awarded by Toitu. Diamond is the highest of 5 levels achieved through the implementation of requirements for an effective environmental management system which includes: Identification and evaluation of compliance to legal and other requirements; Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts; Establishing environmental objectives, targets and programmes; Performing management reviews and internal audits
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 "Good" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA (2023)
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Eco Choice Aotearoa certified products
Company manufactures or distributes cleaning products which are certified by Eco Choice Aotearoa.
Climate Leaders Coalition signatory
This company is a signatory to the New Zealand-based Climate Leaders Coalition. Signatories have each committed to measuring, reporting and reducing their emissions, as well as working with their suppliers to reduce their emissions.
Sensitive Choice approved products
Some of this company's products carry the Sensitive Choice blue butterfly symbol, indicating that it may be a better choice for people with asthma and allergies. Approved products and services must satisfy National Asthma Council Australia's independent Product Advisory Panel.
Sustainable Business Network member (NZ)
Sustainable Business Network is a New Zealand organisation which provides advice and support to help businesses succeed through becoming more sustainable. They support members year-round with networking opportunities, practical tools, training and sustainability assessments.
Plastics Commitment signatory
This company is a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution at its source.
Sustainable Business Council member
This company is a member of the New Zealand-based Sustainable Business Council, signifying a commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build sustainability into their purchasing decisions. Members are required to introduce annual reporting practices, which outline their progress on environmental, social, governance and economic issues.
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Company Details

Type:
Private company

Contact Details

Address:
Auckland, New Zealand
Website:
www.ecostore.co.nz

Products / Brands

Ecostore
ecostore Toilet Cleaners
ecostore Fabric Softener
ecostore Hand Wash/Sanitiser
ecostore Shampoo
ecostore Baby Toiletries
ecostore Bathroom Cleaners
ecostore Window & Glass Cleaners
ecostore Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Ecostore Toothpaste
ecostore Dishwashing Detergent
ecostore Laundry Detergent
ecostore Skin Care
ecostore Multi-Purpose Cleaners
ecostore Body Wash
ecostore Stain Removal & Prewash
ecostore Soap