Sukin
Skincare
Founded in 2007 and acquired by BWX in 2015. BWX collapsed into administration in 2023 and sold Sukin to PNB Consolidated for $70 million soon after. Previously known as Sukin Organics, they quietly changed their name to Sukin Naturals. Products are made in Australia and sold in 10 countries.

Overall

Owned AUS
Rating B
About the Ratings

Company Ownership

Sukin Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
PNB Consolidated Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Sukin Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
Headed by former BWX Group CEO John Humble. Acquired a majority share of Natural Beauty Care in 2020. Acquired Sukin from a collapsed BWX Group in 2024 for $70 million.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)
Sukin Australia Pty Ltd
Praise
Cruelty-free accredited company
This company's products are guaranteed 'cruelty free' and carry the Leaping Bunny logo.
Carbon neutral
From 2018, Greening Australia has partnered with Sukin to facilitate the company's commitment to being Carbon Neutral through Greening Australia's carbon trading arm - Biodiverse Carbon Conservation (BCC).
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)
Information
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 brand's previous owner is rated "No Commitment" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023), however in Jan 2024 PNB Consolidated took over ownership. PNB's palm oil sourcing practices are unclear.
Source: WAZA (2024)
Previous Carbon Neutral certification
Sukin Organics was certified as a NoCO2 business under Carbon Reduction Institute's NoCO2 Program. On 30 June 2018 Sukin ceased their carbon neutral certificationand therefore can no longer display the CRI Carbon Neutral Product logo.
Palm oil free products
Some, but not necessarily all, of this company's personal care products contain segregated certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO). For more details, follow the link to see Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia's list of products which manufacturers have told them are palm oil free or contain segregated certified sustainable palm oil.
Ethical claims
This company has states a number of claims on its website including use of only natural ingredients, vegan and cruelty free, carbon neutral and Australian made.
Some use of microplastics
The majority of this company's products do not contain plastic microbeads, or contain 'sceptical microplastics' (synthetic polymers for which there is limited information). Microplastics are not retained by wastewater treatment so end up in the ocean where they contribute to ocean plastic pollution, and are hazardous to sea life. While the effects of microplastics on human health are not completely understood, there are concerns about plastic additives, such as phthalates, which are known endocrine disruptors which are shown to have harmful effects on life.
PNB Consolidated Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for PNB Consolidated Pty Ltd .
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
2007

Contact Details

Address:
2 Darby Way, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175, Australia
Phone:
03 8785 6300
Website:
www.sukinnaturals.com

Products / Brands

Sukin
Sukin Shampoo
Sukin Skin Care