LIVING OUR VALUES
Values repOrt 2009
OUR RESPONSIBLE USE Of CHEmICALS
the body shop is synonymous with products and ingredients inspired by nature. We adopt a precautionary approach to the use
of chemicals. We also remain committed to listening to stakeholders and working with them to find the best solutions when
a particular chemical comes under scrutiny. We publish our chemicals policy and strategy, which include explicit positioning
statements on chemicals of concern to campaigners.
“I think our Values are really important to our
customers. In Sweden we are very concerned
about the environment - we often get asked
by customers “how ecologically friendly are
your products?”
Camilla gustavsson – store manager, fredsgatan in gothenburg, sweden
UPDATE ON PROgRESS
wHAT wE SAID wE wOULD DO wHAT wE DID
phase out polycyclic musks from product formulations 5 pCm products remaining
by year-end 2010 and will be phased out by 2010
phase out phthalates in product formulations by year-end 2007 phthalates - now phased out
We have now succesfully phased out phthalates from our formulations.
We are well on track to reach our target on polycyclic musks, which are now found in only five of our products.
in 2008, we set up a cross functional steering group to regularly update our restricted and prohibited lists as new
research comes to light.
in 2006 we launched the aloe range – of skin care and bath and body products which are fragrance, colour and
preservative-free.
in early 2007, greenpeace in europe published a comprehensive report into their three-year campaign on
Chemicals in the House. the body shop was highlighted throughout the report for the report for our best practice.
40