Garden care products
In 2010 Orica spun off it's consumer products division, creating the new company, DuluxGroup, which was bought by Nippon Paint in 2019. Yates is a division of DuluxGroup.
Company Ownership
Yates Pty Ltd
AUS
DuluxGroup Ltd
owns 100% of Yates Pty Ltd
AUS
Paint manufacturer
Australia's largest paint manufacturer. Formerly a part of Orica, DuluxGroup was spun off as an independent company in 2010, and acquired by Nippon Paint in 2019. Products include paint and coatings, home improvements, garden care, construction products and equipment, roller doors, cabinets and window products.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd
owns 100% of DuluxGroup Ltd
JPN
Paint products manufacturer
One of the world's largest paint manufacturers. Acquired Australia's largest paint company DuluxGroup in 2019.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Aug 2024)
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Yates Pty Ltd
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Selling bee-killing pesticides
This company makes pesticides containing bee-poisoning neonicotinoids, despite evidence that they are a major contributor to the global bee die-off. The European Union have placed a two year ban on these pesticides.
Source: Friends of the Earth
(2014)
Organic products
This company manufactures or distributes products that are certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label.
Source: ACO
(2022)
DuluxGroup 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)
Misleading paint claims
In Nov 2016 the Federal Court ordered this company to pay penalties totalling $400,000 for making false or misleading representations about the temperature reducing characteristics of two paint products, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Source: ACCC
(2016)
Sustainability claims
This company has a number of sustainability reports, policies and plans on its website. Sustainability initiatives include elimination of hazardous substances from our finished products, significant reductions in waste to landfill from our operations and participation in community support activities.
Source: company website
(2020)
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
(2020)
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd
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CDP Water Security score of A-
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 A-.
Source: CDP
(2023)
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)
8.4% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2022 and is ranked #569/816, with a total score of 8.4/100.
Supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 11.18/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
4/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 4/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
30/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 30/100 in the Chemicals category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 18 Nov 2022). 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
(2022)
CSR claims
This company has Corporate Social Responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2020)
Company Details
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Wholly-owned subsidiary