Oat-based dairy alternatives
Previously Havre Global AB.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2024)
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Oatly Group AB
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Criticism
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13.36% for 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 13.36/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
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)
$9.3m greenwashing settlement
In 2024 Oatly agreed to pay US$9.25 million to settle a lawsuit launched by investors in 2021 that alleged the company's shares were "artificially pumped" because the company had over-promoted demand for its products and claimed it was more environmentally sound than it was.
Source: Just Food
(2024)
Part owned by Blackstone, which has criticisms
This company is 10% owned by Blackstone Group, which has several criticisms in the Shop Ethical database and an overall rating of 'F'.
Source: Shop Ethical
(2021)
Misleading advertising
This company has been criticised for irresponsible advertising. In 2022 the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints about 4 out of 5 issues with an advertising campaign after the company was judged to have made "misleading" environmental claims.
Non-GMO products in USA
This company has products that have been verified as compliant with the Non-GMO Project Standard, North America's only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.
Source: Non-GMO Project
(2021)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2021)
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle
(2023)
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative member
This company is a member of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform, the main food industry initiative supporting the development of sustainable agriculture worldwide. Created by Nestle, Unilever and Danone in 2002, the SAI Platform is a non-profit organization to facilitate sharing, at precompetitive level, of knowledge and initiatives to support the development and implementation of sustainable agriculture practices involving the different stakeholders of the food chain.
Source: SAI Platform
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Founded:
1993
Revenue:
421 million USD
(2020)
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Products / Brands
Oatly
Oatly
Soy/Plant Milk