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Garden Of Life

Health & Wellness / Dietary Supplements
Leif rating: Likely Good

Part of Nestlé S.A. · Headquartered in United States

Garden of Life is a large supplement manufacturer owned by Nestlé Health Science that emphasizes organic, non-GMO ingredients with strong third-party verifications. The brand achieved Carbon Neutral certification in 2021 and earned a B Corporation score of 106.2, demonstrating commitment to environmental impact reduction through renewable energy and supply chain optimization. However, transparency gaps exist regarding labor practices and wage verification beyond marketing claims, and recent litigation alleges dangerous lead levels in plant-based protein products despite 'clean and certified' marketing claims.

How Garden Of Life scores

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The detail

Environment

Garden of Life holds USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified certifications across many of its product lines, which impose certain sourcing and ingredient standards. The company has publicly stated commitments to sustainable packaging, including goals to use recyclable or compostable packaging materials, though detailed third-party verified progress data is limited. As a subsidiary of Nestlé, Garden of Life's environmental reporting is largely subsumed within Nestlé's broader corporate sustainability disclosures rather than published independently. Limited standalone environmental data specific to Garden of Life's operations is publicly available.

Labor

Garden of Life's products carry certifications such as NSF Certified for Sport and Certified B Corporation status, the latter of which includes a social and labor component assessed by B Lab. As a Nestlé subsidiary, labor practices at the parent company level are governed by Nestlé's Responsible Sourcing Standard and supplier code of conduct. Specific labor audits, wage data, or worker safety records specific to Garden of Life's own operations and supply chain are not independently published in detail. The company sources ingredients globally, though a full supplier list is not publicly disclosed.

Garden Of Life products on Amazon

91 products from Garden Of Life, sold on Amazon (US) (showing 60 of 91). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.

Leif's rating reflects an independent sustainability assessment of the brand — drawing on disclosures, third-party certifications, and public ESG data — not customer reviews. Ratings are directional, not precise scores. Read how scoring works and our full methodology. New to this? Learn how to spot greenwashing and what each certification actually proves.

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