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Heat

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Criticism, some praise

Cosmetic and personal care brands owner and distributor

Started in 2000 by Gillian Franklin, largest Australian owned cosmetics company. Exclusive distributor for some of the world's leading cosmetic brands including Max Factor and Covergirl. Owns cosmetic and personal care brands ultra3, MUD and Billie Goat Soap, plus eyewear brand OZK.O.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Heat Group Pty Ltd
Animals Animal testing
This company does not appear on the cruelty free lists of PETA or Leaping Bunny, nor do they appear on PETA's list of companies who do test on animals. However this company sells products in China, where cosmetics products are commonly tested on animals. China ended compulsory animal testing for imported cosmetics in 2021, but cosmetic companies need to jump through hoops to be exempt from China's animal testing requirements.
Source: company website (2015)
Environment APCO member
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). This company received a packaging performance level of 2 (Good Progress) in its 2023 APCO Annual Report.
Source: APCO (2023)
Business Ethics Community support
This company supports various community initiatives. Follow link for details.
Source: company website (2015)

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Company Details

Type Private company
Revenue 130 million AUD (2015)
Employees 150 (2015)

Contact Details

Address 35 Centre Rd, Scoresby, VIC, 3179, Australia
Phone 03 8545 7100
Website www.heatgroup.com.au

Products / Brands

Heat
Billie Goat Soap Soap
MUD Cosmetics
Ulta3 Cosmetics


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