Breadth of Impact

Method’s products extend to socially and economically alike environments. You can find their line in Target stores in the U.S. and in 2008 they launched operations in Australia.

Depth of Impact

These products create meaningful change in the lives of beneficiaries. Instead of exposing oneself to harmful toxins each time they need to clean, consumers can maintain cleanliness without worrying negative affects.

Legal Structure

Method is a founding B Corp, a certification centered around a new kind of legal structure that institutionalizes commitments to people and the environment. This move helps them stay mission focused. Their mission is to “inspire a healthy, happy home revolution with cleaners formulated to put the hurt on dirt without doing harm to people, creatures or our planet”. Check out their website to read the full B Impact Report!

This organization empowers its employees through:

Values-Driven Hiring

Method makes sure any potential hire resonates with company’s values, as demonstrated by their job postings.

Purpose-Driven Culture

They start all job listings with an introduction to their story as company, an indication that working here is about way more than earning a paycheck.

Connection Initiatives

A fun initiative that creates connection amongst employees is their “Inside Method” webpage, where they feature employee stories and synopses of group outings.

This organization has been recognized for its initiatives to create:

Products for a Better World

All natural cleaning products cut down on the production and disposal of harmful chemicals.

Happy Customers

From a stakeholder standpoint, Method’s customers are happy because they know when they buy a method product their health will never be at risk. In 2006, Inc. 500 ranked method as the 7th fastest growing private company in America, a sign that people love their products.

Care for the Community

Method’s Cares program allows every employee three paid days a year to give back to the local community, and they can choose to get involved in a project of their choosing! The team often volunteers through Habitat for Humanity.

Method’s products are some of the greenest on the market — and not just in the cleaning products industry. They currently have over 40 products Cradle to Cradle Certified, among the most of any company in the world. To keep close tabs on environmental impact data, Method uses Rapid Carbon Modeling, a software tool developed by Planet Metrics.

This organization showcases its Eco-Design through:

Environmentally Conscious Materials

According to Inhabitant, an online publisher, Method’s bottles are completely recyclable and made from 100% recycled plastic whenever possible. The design of the packages themselves is scored against Method’s very own “green card” program which ensures that the packaging design considers recyclability, packaging weight, reusability and compostability.

Biodegradable, Recyclable or Reusable Breakdown

One area Method carefully considers is the impact their products have on water systems, intentionally making all soaps biodegradable.

Eco-Minded Partners and Suppliers

Method have additional financial incentives set in place for partners and suppliers that incorporate sustainability initiatives such as on-site renewable energy generation and the use of energy-efficient equipment.

Low Impact Transportation

Transportation trucks use biodiesel, with 50% of the fuel coming from renewable, low-emission biofuels from secondary waste vegetable oil sources. The trucks have automatically inflating tires, aerodynamic trailer designs and an auxiliary power unit so the engine can be turned off when stopped and idling.

In addition to minimizing their own impact, this organization’s environmental initiatives extend to:

Volunteering to Support Nature

During their Care days, the Method team volunteers for Save the Bay, an organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and celebrating the San Francisco Bay.

Voluntary Carbon Credit Purchases

They purchase wind and solar energy credits to offset the carbon footprint associated with their buildings.

Environmentally-Focused Products and Services

Method was founded with environment in mind, and to this day they consider nature in all their company decisions.