Beiersdorf Australia
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Body care and medical products
Company Ownership
Beiersdorf Australia Ltd | AUS | website | ||||
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft ![]() owns 100% of Beiersdorf Australia Ltd |
GER | website | ||||
Body care and medical products Established in 1882 by pharmacist Paul C. Beiersdorf. Its flagship product, NIVEA, is one of the biggest beauty brands in the world. 50.45% owned by coffee firm maxingvest AG. | ||||||
maxingvest ag ![]() owns 50% of Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft |
GER | website | ||||
Coffee company maxingvest ag (formerly TCHIBO Holding) used to hold a controlling interest in cigarette manufacturer Reemtsma but sold it to UK-based Imperial Tobacco. Now they sell coffee and run coffee shops. They also owns 50.46% of Beiesdorf AG, makers of Nivea skin care products. |
Company Assessment
PRAISE | CRITICISM | INFORMATION | ||
Beiersdorf Australia Ltd | ||||
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
[Source 2017][More on Packaging] |
In 2014 the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Complaints Resolution Panel upheld a complaint about an ad by this company on the grounds that it breached advertising codes. The ad was subsequently withdrawn.
[Source 2014][More on Irresponsible Marketing] |
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Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft | ||||
In 2016 Greenpeace East Asia ranked the world's 30 biggest personal care companies on their commitment to eliminating microbeads from their personal care products. The scorecard was based on four main criteria: commitment & transparency, definition, deadline and global application. This company ranked joint first. Microbeads are not retained by wastewater treatment and end up in the ocean where they are a threat to the marine environment.
[Source 2016][More on Oceans]
In 2018, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests Score of A-.
[Source 2018][More on Forests]
In 2018, 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 2018][More on Climate Change] |
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development.
[Source 2018][More on Animal Testing]
This company received a score of 24.3/100 in the Newsweek Green Rankings 2016, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
[Source 2016][More on Sustainability Reporting]
In Mar 2013 German anti-trust authority Bundeskartellamt fined six German personal care and household products manufacturers (including Beiersdorf) and an industry association a total of 39m euros for sharing information about product pricing and retailer negotiations.
[Source 2013][More on Governance]
Rank a Brand searches the websites of brands for the answers to carefully targeted questions. From this they calculate sustainability scores based on the themes of environment, climate, labor issues, and transparency. Brands owned by this company received a 'D'.
[Source 2018][More on Sustainability Reporting]
In Dec 2014 this company and 12 other consumer goods firms were fined a total of 951m euros by the French competition watchdog for price fixing in supermarkets. The regulator said the companies colluded on price increases between 2003 and 2006. This company was fined 72m euros.
[Source 2014][More on Governance]
This company received a SAM Rank of 31/100 in the Personal Products category of the 2018 SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The index is 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 2018][More on Sustainability Reporting] |
This company uses microbeads in some of its personal care products. These particles are not retained by wastewater treatment so end up in the ocean. While microbeads aren't thought to be a health hazard to consumers, they are a threat to the marine environment.
[Source 2018][More on Oceans]
in 2006, Beiersdorf invested in a newly opened joint-venture nanotechnology R&D centre (Centre for Applied Nanotechnology) as part of its aims to become one of the leading players in this fast-growing industry.
[Source 2006][More on Product Safety]
This company is a member of the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3), a business-to-business forum that advances the application of green chemistry and design for environment across supply chains. It provides an open forum for cross-sectoral collaboration to share information and experiences about the challenges to and opportunities for safer chemicals and products.
[Source 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
This company is a member of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), a not-for-profit, membership organisation that leads work with buyers and suppliers to deliver improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. Tens of thousands of companies use Sedex to manage their performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.
[Source 2018][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Ethical Consumer has ranked companies' practices and policies in relation to their palm oil sourcing for the Rainforest Foundation/Ethical Consumer palm oil campaign. This company received a 'yellow' rating.
[Source 2016][More on Palm Oil]
The Union of Concerned Scientists' 2015 Palm Oil Scorecard scores America's top brands on their commitments to use deforestation-free palm oil. This company received a score of 51.3/100, signifying some commitment.
[Source 2015][More on Palm Oil]
In 2018, 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 C.
[Source 2018][More on Human Rights]
Skin Deep is an online safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products and their potential hazards and health concerns, with over 75,000 products rated from 1 (low hazard) to 10 (high hazard).
[Source 2019][More on Product Safety] |
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maxingvest ag | ||||
The Forest 500 identifies, ranks, and tracks the governments, companies and financial institutions worldwide that together could virtually eradicate tropical deforestation. Rankings are based on their public policies and commitments and potential impacts on tropical forests in the context of forest risk commodities (palm oil, soya, beef, leather, timber, and pulp and paper). This company received a score of 2/5.
[Source 2018][More on Forests] |
Company Details
Company Structure | Wholly-owned subsidiary |
Revenue | $138 million in 2009 |
# Employees | 210 in 2017 |
Aus Manufacturing | Yes |
Contact Details
Address | 4 Khartoum Rd, North Ryde, NSW, 2113, Australia |
Phone | 02 9888 0977 |
Fax | 02 9887 3487 |
Website | www.beiersdorf.com.au |
Products / Brands
Beiersdorf Australia
Elastoplast Bandages La Prairie Skin Care Nivea Deodorant Nivea Skin Care Nivea Tanning Lotions Nivea Sunscreen |
Nivea Soap Nivea Lip Care Nivea Bodywash/Shower Gel Nivea For Men Mens Grooming |