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Pukka Herbs
Herbal Teas/Wellness ProductsPart of Unilever Plc · Headquartered in United Kingdom
Pukka Herbs, founded in 2001, is an organic herbal tea and supplements company with strong environmental and labor commitments backed by third-party certifications. The company sources 100% certified organic herbs from 55 countries and holds Fair for Life (fair trade) and FairWild certifications guaranteeing minimum wages and sustainable harvesting. Pukka has committed to reaching Net Zero by 2030 with Science-Based Targets, achieved carbon neutrality in 2019, and reduced packaging greenhouse gas emissions by 58%, though its B Corp certification was lost in 2024 following integration into the Lipton Teas & Infusions business under private equity ownership.
- Fair Trade Certified ↗
- USDA Organic ↗
- 1% for the Planet ↗
- FSC ↗
- B Corp ↗
- Fair Trade
- Renewable energy
- Net-zero target
- Sustainable packaging
- Waste reduction
- No forced labor
- No child labor
- Supplier code of conduct
How Pukka Herbs scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental100Likely excellent
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Labor76.9Likely great
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Compliance73.5Likely great
What Pukka Herbs does well
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B Corp Certified
Pukka Herbs has held B Corporation certification from B Lab, meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The certification has been maintained across multiple recertification cycles.
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Certified Organic Products
Pukka Herbs' teas and supplements are certified organic by the Soil Association, one of the UK's leading organic certification bodies, covering the sourcing and production of its herbal ingredients.
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1% for the Planet Member
Pukka Herbs has been a member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental nonprofit organizations.
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Plastic-Free Tea Bags
Pukka Herbs publicly states that its tea bags are plastic-free and made from plant-based materials, a packaging commitment documented on the company's official product communications and sustainability pages.
The detail
Environment
Pukka Herbs holds organic certification for its products and has publicly committed to sourcing certified organic herbs. The company has been certified as a B Corporation, which requires meeting verified standards across environmental and social performance. According to company communications, Pukka uses recyclable and compostable packaging materials for a portion of its product range, including plastic-free tea bags. As a Unilever subsidiary, Pukka's environmental reporting is partially embedded within Unilever's broader sustainability disclosures, which limits the availability of standalone environmental data specific to Pukka.
Labor
Pukka Herbs has publicly stated commitments to fair and ethical sourcing through its supply chain, including relationships with certified organic herb suppliers in regions such as India, Sri Lanka, and Eastern Europe. The company's B Corp certification requires meeting minimum standards for worker treatment and supply chain accountability. As a Unilever subsidiary, Pukka is subject to Unilever's Responsible Sourcing Policy and its associated supplier audit framework. Detailed standalone labor reporting specific to Pukka, including wage data and diversity metrics, is not prominently published separately from Unilever's group-level disclosures.
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