• Weleda condemns the atrocities of National Socialism in the strongest possible terms – “Never again” is an expression of our stance.
• In 2023, we commissioned an expert report on the Nazi era, which was published in 2024.
• We provide archive access to all researchers upon request.
• As a company active in more than 50 countries, Weleda today stands globally for tolerance, diversity, and humanity.

As Weleda, we strongly condemn the atrocities of National Socialism. Fascism, antisemitism, racism, or far-right extremist ideologies have no place in our company. Weleda is a place of humanity. "Never again" is an expression of our stance.

We are deeply committed to transparently addressing our history. Accordingly, in 2023, we commissioned the 'Gesellschaft für Unternehmensgeschichte’ (Society for Corporate History) to conduct an expert report, which was published in 2024. The management of the herb garden at the Dachau concentration camp was part of this investigation. Furthermore, we have actively granted full access to our archives over several years to other renowned historians, including Prof. Dr. Peter Selg, Matthias Mochner, and Susanne H. Gross.

A recent article in “Der Spiegel”, referencing a new, yet-to-be-published book by historian Anne Sudrow, claims that certain aspects of our history might need to be shed new light on. We will, of course, analyze these claims once the book is published. We are committed to a thorough and complete examination of our history.

Today, Weleda operates in 50 countries around the world and stands for tolerance, diversity, and humanity.

Here you can find the GUG study we commissioned.

Here you will find information about the publication by Selg, Mochner and Gross on Weleda during the Nazi era.

About Weleda

Weleda AG is a Swiss public limited company headquartered in Arlesheim near Basel. Weleda operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 2,200 people. Weleda is the world's leading manufacturer of certified natural cosmetics and anthroposophical medicines. Weleda operates six of its own gardens using biodynamic cultivation methods and is particularly committed to biodiversity and healthy soils. Weleda is a certified B Corp.

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