Impact Report
We are delighted to present to you Friendly Soap’s very first Impact Report. It fills us with immense pride to reflect on the remarkable progress we have made, as well as the obstacles we’ve overcome.
Our ethics and affiliations
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The Vegan Society
www.vegansociety.comIn 1944 The Vegan Society created the word ‘vegan’ – Their Trademark is the authentic international vegan standard.
Today, products must pass the following criteria to be eligible for registration. A dedicated and experienced team check each individual product application against the criteria, and query any potential inclusion of animal ingredients, including those not present in the final product. They renew the registration of each product annually to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
Check our packaging to see which Friendly Soap products are registered with The Vegan Society.
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Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free InternationalWe’re approved by Cruelty Free International. The Cruelty Free International Approval Programme is the most rigorous, science-backed and independently verified global cruelty-free assurance programme.
Cruelty Free International approval requires a fixed cut-off-date, full supply chain checks to ingredient manufacturer level, robust supplier monitoring and independent audits.
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Our Packaging Commitment
ABC PackagingFriendly Soap product cartons are made from 100% Recycled Multiprint.
Using zero virgin fibres.
The raw material used for the production of Multiprint is made up of 100% recovered paper:
Approximately 30% pre consumer waste and 70% post consumer waste.
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Living Wage Foundation
www.livingwage.org.ukA living wage employer ensures that all employees aged 18 and over, including certain classes of contracted staff, are paid at least the living wage.
The employer also agrees to increase the amount which it pays to employees by the same amount as any increase in the living wage within six months of the date of the official announcement.
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Fair Tax
Our Fair Tax Statement 2026The Fair Tax Mark certification scheme was launched in February 2014 and seeks to encourage and recognise organisations that pay the right amount of corporation tax at the right time and in the right place.
They operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise and believe that companies paying tax responsibly should be celebrated, and any race to the bottom resisted.
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Ethical Consumer Best Buy
www.ethicalconsumer.orgAt the heart of the ethical consumer movement, since 1989.
They are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership.
Looking in detail at the ethical record of the company behind the product. We believe that this approach helps shoppers avoid falling for greenwash tactics.
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Good Shipping
Together with Good Shipping, we are decarbonising the Friendly Soap supply chain by actually replacing freight fossil fuels with truly sustainable alternatives.
Our aim here is to take a different and innovative approach by actually changing the fuel mix, shifting away from fossil fuels and tackling the problem at its roots.
Our pallets are eco-wrapped
Omegatech® – Protecting the environment from waste plastic.
A high strength oxo-biodegradable pallet wrapping film that offers outstanding pallet stability but is able to break down in natural conditions, helping to reduce the world-wide issue of plastic waste.
Creating Lasting Change
Widely respected as an authority in the field, Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal testing worldwide. We challenge and inspire others, working with politicians, businesses, and regulators to drive progress for animals.