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Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap
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63
Overall
Low confidence
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12 evidence signals
8/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, Consumer Reviews, EthicScan AI
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Dimension scores
8 measured
Labor
85
Environment
68
Animal Welfare
53
Transparency
53
Corporate Conduct
90
Geopolitical Ethics
53
Health
53
Community
74
Key explanations
12 signals
AI Analysis ›
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap may have several ethical positives, including its use of organic and fair trade ingredients, as well as its commitment to environmental sustainability. However, some concerns may arise from the sourcing of certain ingredients, such as palm oil. The brand reportedly prioritizes transparency and social responsibility, which may contribute to its positive reputation among consumers.
  • Potential deforestation associated with palm oil sourcing
  • Some ingredients may be sourced from countries with questionable labor practices
  • Use of organic and fair trade ingredients
  • Commitment to environmental sustainability
  • Transparency and social responsibility prioritized by the brand
Labor ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Dr. Bronner's (Labor score: 90)
  • Positive: Living wage (+8 bonus)
Environment ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Dr. Bronner's (Environment score: 85)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Dr. Bronner's (Corporate Conduct score: 90)
  • Positive: B Corp (+10 bonus)
  • Positive: Fair Trade
  • Positive: Organic
  • Positive: Regenerative agriculture
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Dr. Bronner's (Community score: 85)
About This Score ›
Based on 12 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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