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Heat

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Rating
Praises, some criticism

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
Environment 3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2022 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 (2022)
Animals Animal testing
This company does not appear on the cruelty free lists of PETA, Leaping Bunny or CCF, nor do they appear on PETA's list of companies who do test on animals. However this company operates in China, where cosmetics products must, by law, be tested on animals.
Source: company website (2015)
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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