Enrich a healthy planet
We understand that the health of people and the health of the planet are deeply interconnected, and taking action to mitigate our environmental impacts underpins our commitment to advancing a healthier future.
Latest progress and stories
Climate action
Human and environmental health are deeply interconnected and at Kenvue, we view climate action as an opportunity to innovate, drive efficiency, and build resiliency for a healthier future. We are committed to mitigating our environmental impacts through a connected portfolio of initiatives that reduce carbon footprint across our value chain, enhance operational efficiency, and build resilience against climate-related risks.
37%
absolute emissions1, 2, 3 reduction across Kenvue’s direct operations as of 2024
72%
of our global electricity use comes from renewable4 sources as of 2024
10
of Kenvue’s 11 manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific use renewable electricity4 for some or all their energy requirements
Plastics
Packaging is vital for delivering safe, effective, and accessible consumer health products. However, the way we design, use, and manage plastic packaging can affect both human health and the environment. We’re committed to enhancing consumer experience in a more sustainable way by minimizing our plastic footprint and implementing circular solutions to keep materials in use.
69%
of our plastic packaging5 is recyclable6 or refillable7 as of 2024
21%
reduction in virgin plastic8 use as of 2024
150,000~
pounds of plastic packaging avoided by Zyrtec® by transitioning to paper
Biodiversity, land & forests
As a global consumer health company, nature is foundational to our products and operations. We are continually refining the understanding of our impact on natural resources to best mitigate it and build resilience across our value chain—from raw material sourcing to distribution.
100%
of our paper and wood-fiber packaging9 are aiming to be certified10 or verified recycled11 by 202512
100%
Maintain 100% Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification for the palm-based ingredients we purchase13 through a combination of RSPO certified physical supply chains14 and RSPO Book & Claim credits15
B
Kenvue’s inaugural score for the CDP Forests for 2024
Kenvue 2024 Healthy Lives Mission Report
In our Healthy Lives Mission Report, we outline our management of our Company’s most significant impacts, risks, and opportunities within our three pillars; communicate our goals and commitments to hold ourselves accountable for demonstrating progress; and share how we put everyday care into action in 2024 to advance the well-being of both people and our planet.
2 The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
3 The inventory was compiled in accordance with the World Resources Institute (WRI)/World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) (GHG) Protocol – A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition 2013) including the amendment to this protocol, GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance (2015).
4 Renewable energy source is an energy source that is capable of being replenished in a short time through ecological cycles or agricultural processes (e.g., biomass, geothermal, hydro, solar, wind). Renewable electricity targets are achieved through a combination of actions, including on-site solar, virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), direct power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy attribute certificates (EACs), also known as renewable electricity certificates (RECs), and green retail contracts.
5 Packaging for direct purchase may not include all externally manufactured products. Total weight of plastics packaging is calculated utilizing 2025 Business Plan volume and is not trued up to actual sales. Manual adjustments of <10% were made to 2025 Business Plan volume based on SME judgment to remove materials not assumed to contain plastics.
6 Recyclable, also defined as recycle-ready, is when packaging is designed for collection, sorting, and recycling using end-of-life processes, but where collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure may not yet be in place for the packaging to actually be recycled. Best practices of “designing for recyclability” guidance for plastic-based packaging include the Association of Plastics Recyclers in the U.S. Note: “Designed for recycling,” “designed for recyclability,” and “recycle ready” are also used interchangeably and reflect the same meaning. Recyclability % was assessed using Ellen MacArthur Foundation recycling rate guidelines and Consumer Goods Forum golden design rules guidelines. For pure buy, data assumptions were made on recyclability at brand level.
7 Kenvue defines refillable or reusable packaging as packaging that is designed for either the business or the consumer to put the same type of purchased product back into the original packaging, is designed to be returnable and/or refillable, and accomplishes a minimum number of reuses by being part of a system that enables reuse.
8 Virgin plastic means newly manufactured resin produced from petrochemical feedstock used as the raw material for the manufacture of plastic products and which has never been used or processed before. The methodology to calculate product donations was a combination of Fair Market Value (FMV), intercompany price or Cost of Goods, and/or retail recommended value.
9 Volumes include direct purchases of cartons, corrugates and leaflets. Volumes do not include the packaging materials sourced in some externally manufactured products.
10 Certification schemes accepted by Kenvue include FSC® or PEFC chain of custody standard, only when FSC® is not available.
11 Recycled includes both post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content; Volumes include recycled material certified by a certification scheme (such as FSC® or PEFC) as well as noncertified materials for which evidence checks were performed.
12 We aim to meet the goal by end of fiscal year and publish the year after.
13 Includes palm oil-based ingredients directly procured by Kenvue; does not include palm oil-based ingredients in some externally manufactured products. Total weight of palm oil-based ingredients is calculated utilizing 2024 Business Plan volume and is not trued up to actual sales. Palm oil based ingredient volume is calculated using Business Plan 2024 volume as well as data provided by suppliers, internal subject matter expertise and conversion factors as defined by RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard, as needed.
14 Physical supply chain refers to palm oil supply that is sourced from certified plantations under the Mass Balance, Segregated, or Identity Preserved certifications.
15 Manufacturers and retailers can buy RSPO Credits and RSPO Independent Smallholder Credits from RSPO-certified growers, crushers, and independent smallholders. By purchasing RSPO Credits, buyers encourage the production of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil.