Since 1956, Shaklee has developed products that protect the health of people without harming the planet. The company’s product portfolio includes premium natural nutrition and personal care products, environmentally friendly home care products, and state-of-the-art air and water treatment systems.

A pioneer in environmental stewardship and in support of social causes, Shaklee has a 50-year legacy of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Shaklee introduced one of the very first biodegradable household cleaners in 1960, and has supported numerous Polar expeditions to measure the impact of climate change. Even the corporate headquarters, an award-winning building featuring energy-efficient designs and sustainable resource materials, reflects the company’s commitment to protecting the environment.

Shaklee’s environmental stewardship has earned the organization numerous awards. In 2001, Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award, co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and California Council. In 2002, Shaklee received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award—as well as the Environmental Stewardship Award from Social Accountability International for efforts on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.In 2000, Shaklee became the first Climate Neutral” certified company in the world by offsetting 100 percent of GHG emissions from company operations through fossil fuel reduction programs.
Recent fossil fuel emission reduction projects that Shaklee has sponsored include:

- Fossil Fuel Displacement. Replaced kerosene lamps and diesel generators with solar photovoltaics (PV) that reduce GHG emissions and improve health for residents of Sri Lanka, India. Over the 20 year lifetime, one household 35 Watt solar PV system will prevent more than 6 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

- Fuel Conversion — Natural Gas. Converted boilers in the Portland School District from oil to natural gas. The retrofit also reduced energy costs for the school district.

- Wind Energy. Supported construction of The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Wind Turbine—the first large-scale Native American owned and operated wind turbine. The turbine interfaced with the country’s highest CO2—emitting grid at that time.

- Fuel Conversion – Biodiesel. Converted San Bernadino County, California school buses from petroleum-based diesel fuel to biodiesel fuel (formulated from recycled cooking oil). The retrofit not only decreased GHG emissions, it also reduced tailpipe emissions of pollutants that aggravate asthma in children. Reducing pollutants in this school district was particularly important since its air pollution levels exceeded those in Los Angeles.

- The Shaklee World Headquarters building was designed to conserve energy. Its building management system turns on heating or air conditioning when the building is occupied. Sensors in all cubicles shut off task lighting and peripherals if the occupant is away for more than 5 minutes. Motion sensors are located throughout the building for overhead lighting. If the sensor does not sense movement for three to five minutes, the overhead lights will shut off, leaving only emergency lighting illuminated.

- Further, the building is set in an East/West orientation to use maximum sunlight. Electronic shades control light and heat with sensors. Exterior light shades draw light into the workspace and provide shade from southern sun.

- Shaklee has been able to reduce natural gas use by 10 percent in company operations.

- In partnership with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, Shaklee launched “A Million Trees. A Million Dreams.” to raise awareness of climate change