SC Johnson Better World Accountability Report Celebrates Sustainability

SC Johnson, the maker of household brands such as Windex®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day® and method®, released its Better World Accountability Report, detailing progress toward its commitments to create a better world.

“Our Better World Accountability Report reflects the commitment of SC Johnson people and partners around the world. I’m encouraged by the progress we’ve made to reduce our plastic impact and carbon footprint, fight insect-borne disease, and support families and communities,” said Fisk Johnson, SC Johnson chairman and CEO. “There’s significant work ahead, but we’ll keep at it, working with our partners to help make the world a better place for future generations.”

Highlights from the 2025 report include:

• Achieved key plastic milestones—reaching 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic use across packaging and a 33% reduction in virgin plastic use, versus 2018 baseline—­as reported in the 2025 Global Commitment Progress Report.
• Cut total plastic packaging footprint by 15%, including a 69% reduction in flexible packaging.
• Increased the share of plastic packaging that is reusable or recyclable to 64%.
• Secured a World Health Organization (WHO) policy recommendation supporting the use of spatial repellents for vector control, including SC Johnson Guardian™ and SC Johnson Mosquito Shield™, one of the first new categories of malaria prevention tools recommended in 25 years.
• Opened two high-speed manufacturing lines at its Nairobi, Kenya facility, producing up to 20 million units annually of SC Johnson Guardian™ spatial repellent.
• Expanded health access with 84 rural clinics across Rwanda, Tanzania, Indonesia, and South Sudan, and reached more than 2 million families through education campaigns.
• Reduced company-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 72% compared to the 2000 baseline, surpassing the 70% goal.
• Achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill across all SC Johnson manufacturing sites.
• Donated more than 2.3 million products to help communities and individuals in need, such as those facing outbreaks of insect-borne diseases or working to clean up following natural disasters.
• Helped more than 7.4 million people worldwide through philanthropic initiatives, supporting organizations working to reduce hunger and improve nutrition.
• Supported 750 organizations like Teach for Malaysia, Scientists in School, and the Mexican Red Cross, continuing SC Johnson’s 88-year legacy of donating 5% of pretax profits to charity annually.