08.20.24
Dr. Bronner’s has published its 10th annual report, entitled “75 Years of All-One!”
The brand’s take on a corporate social responsibility report summarizes the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact, and other company developments in 2023.
This year, the brand achieved a significant milestone in its support for activism and charitable causes, with the total to-date contributions in philanthropy and advocacy reaching $100 million in 2023.
This year’s report explores what it means for the company to be a mission-driven business, and the ways in which the brand anchors every aspect of its decision making in six principles. Each section of the 2024 “All-One!” report expands on how the company sought to fulfill each principle to positively impact communities around the world.
The report includes essays on its support for olive oil supply chain partners in Palestine; health care programs for mint farmers in India; community housing for Haitian refugees in San Diego; ongoing efforts to reduce plastic consumption, including its Soap Refill cartons; expansion of dynamic agroforestry for palm and cocoa farmers in Ghana; and more.
“At Dr. Bronner’s our mission is community. Our greatest work is to bring people together for the greater good. It isn’t a marketing shtick. It’s in our DNA and it’s our business model. Everything we do is guided by our core values, as outlined in our Cosmic Principles,” wrote David Bronner, cosmic engagement officer, and Michael Bronner, president. “Can a soap company change the world? Alone, we can’t. But together with you, we think we can. We seek to fuel and support those who want to make a difference in the world and turn the tide of injustice and suffering. We hope to be a model for a better way to do business and in the process generate and strengthen community.”
Five Generations
The report also shares an essay, “Honoring Five Generations of Soapmaking Wisdom,” which tells the history of Dr. Bronner’s soapmaking roots in Germany, and founder Emanuel Bronner’s German-Jewish ancestors who first began manufacturing soap in 1858. On a trip to Germany, David and Michael Bronner uncovered a 2,000-pound soap kettle that was used by their ancestors.
By the Numbers
The report details figures and statistics related to the company’s finances, human resources, environmental impact, philanthropy, and supply chain metrics.
These figures include:
Dr. Bronner’s had a revenue of $199.6 million in 2023.
Dr. Bronner’s B Corp impact score was 206.9.
65.85% of Dr. Bronner’s employees identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color).
The starting salary for full-time employees is $25.93, 67% higher than California’s minimum wage.
The company has installed 151 acres of dynamic agroforestry, with 774,724 trees planted.
Dr. Bronner’s spent $1.43 million on social community projects throughout its supply chain, and gave $5,675,697 to charitable and activist causes (about 2.8% of total revenue) in 2023.
Advocacy, Activism, and Philanthropy
Dr. Bronner’s contributed nearly $5.7 million to about 300 organizations advancing animal advocacy, drug policy reform, regenerative organic agriculture, environment, fair pay and fair trade, criminal justice reform, civil and human rights, migrant justice, housing and homelessness, and community betterment.
The report also features an article called “2023 Mutual Aid: Our Critsis Response Product Donation Program,” which summarizes the company’s efforts since 2020 to provide soap and hand sanitizer to mutual aid organizations that serve seniors, people experiencing homelessness, frontline workers, low-income communities, and other marginalized groups. Recipients include community pantries, meal programs, free stores, shelters, and community outreach projects.
The report also overviews the brand’s international donations through the All-One International Initiative, which launched in two countries in 2019 and now operates in 18 markets, with more than $220,000 donated globally in 2023 and over $1 million given to date.
The brand’s take on a corporate social responsibility report summarizes the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact, and other company developments in 2023.
This year, the brand achieved a significant milestone in its support for activism and charitable causes, with the total to-date contributions in philanthropy and advocacy reaching $100 million in 2023.
This year’s report explores what it means for the company to be a mission-driven business, and the ways in which the brand anchors every aspect of its decision making in six principles. Each section of the 2024 “All-One!” report expands on how the company sought to fulfill each principle to positively impact communities around the world.
The report includes essays on its support for olive oil supply chain partners in Palestine; health care programs for mint farmers in India; community housing for Haitian refugees in San Diego; ongoing efforts to reduce plastic consumption, including its Soap Refill cartons; expansion of dynamic agroforestry for palm and cocoa farmers in Ghana; and more.
“At Dr. Bronner’s our mission is community. Our greatest work is to bring people together for the greater good. It isn’t a marketing shtick. It’s in our DNA and it’s our business model. Everything we do is guided by our core values, as outlined in our Cosmic Principles,” wrote David Bronner, cosmic engagement officer, and Michael Bronner, president. “Can a soap company change the world? Alone, we can’t. But together with you, we think we can. We seek to fuel and support those who want to make a difference in the world and turn the tide of injustice and suffering. We hope to be a model for a better way to do business and in the process generate and strengthen community.”
Five Generations
The report also shares an essay, “Honoring Five Generations of Soapmaking Wisdom,” which tells the history of Dr. Bronner’s soapmaking roots in Germany, and founder Emanuel Bronner’s German-Jewish ancestors who first began manufacturing soap in 1858. On a trip to Germany, David and Michael Bronner uncovered a 2,000-pound soap kettle that was used by their ancestors.
By the Numbers
The report details figures and statistics related to the company’s finances, human resources, environmental impact, philanthropy, and supply chain metrics.These figures include:
Dr. Bronner’s had a revenue of $199.6 million in 2023.
Dr. Bronner’s B Corp impact score was 206.9.
65.85% of Dr. Bronner’s employees identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color).
The starting salary for full-time employees is $25.93, 67% higher than California’s minimum wage.
The company has installed 151 acres of dynamic agroforestry, with 774,724 trees planted.
Dr. Bronner’s spent $1.43 million on social community projects throughout its supply chain, and gave $5,675,697 to charitable and activist causes (about 2.8% of total revenue) in 2023.
Advocacy, Activism, and Philanthropy
Dr. Bronner’s contributed nearly $5.7 million to about 300 organizations advancing animal advocacy, drug policy reform, regenerative organic agriculture, environment, fair pay and fair trade, criminal justice reform, civil and human rights, migrant justice, housing and homelessness, and community betterment.The report also features an article called “2023 Mutual Aid: Our Critsis Response Product Donation Program,” which summarizes the company’s efforts since 2020 to provide soap and hand sanitizer to mutual aid organizations that serve seniors, people experiencing homelessness, frontline workers, low-income communities, and other marginalized groups. Recipients include community pantries, meal programs, free stores, shelters, and community outreach projects.
The report also overviews the brand’s international donations through the All-One International Initiative, which launched in two countries in 2019 and now operates in 18 markets, with more than $220,000 donated globally in 2023 and over $1 million given to date.
