The “Landmark Health Studies” the first multi-study to examine 30+ years of supplement use, show that Shaklee users have better health outcomes than supplement non-users.

2005 – University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health compared multiple Shaklee supplement users to non-Shaklee multivitamin users and supplement non-users, who used only a multivitamin from another brand.

2015 – Tufts University performed the follow-up study comparing multiple Shaklee supplement users from the first study to supplement non-users.

Results: People who took Shaklee supplements had significantly better health than sample groups.

The Landmark Studies were conducted so Shaklee scientists could learn how the Shaklee supplements you take benefit your health.

The study demonstrated the powerful effects of long-term use of multiple Shaklee dietary supplements. People who took Shaklee supplements for 20 years or more had healthier levels of many chronic disease-related biomarkers including HDL cholesterol, homocysteine, and C-reactive protein.

How does this make you healthy?

Higher blood nutrient levels => Healthier Biomarkers

Since 1956 generation after generation, people of all ages and abilities from weekend warriors to elite athletes and astronauts are living proof of the effectiveness of Shaklee products.

Shaklee powered 7 of Time Life magazine Greatest Adventures top 25:

Mt. Everest Climb

1983 Shaklee nutrition helps power Larry Nielson, the first American ascent up Mt. Everest without supplemental oxygen.

Human Powered Flight

1988 Kanellos Kanellopoulos sets the world record for human-powered flight, 72 miles across the Aegean Sea with the help of Shaklee Performance electrolyte drink developed specifically for this endeavor.

North Pole Dog Team

1989-90 Shaklee provided financial and product support for a trans-Antarctica expedition led by Will Steger, which was the first crossing of Antarctica on foot, covering 3,700 miles.

Jacques Cousteau

1987 Shaklee was selected by Jacques Cousteau and the Cousteau Society to provide environmentally friendly cleaning products for use onboard their research vessels, the Calypso and Alcyone.

Voyager

1986 The first nonstop, non-refueled flight around the world. The Voyager pilots, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager were powered by Shaklee nutrition.

NASA

Beginning in 1993 and through the end of the NASA shuttle program, Shaklee provided NASA with a customized version of its rehydration beverage, Performance, under the name Astroade for use by Shuttle astronauts.

For More Than 60 Years, Shaklee has quietly led the way in environmental stewardship and support of social causes.

1956

• Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee founded a company based on Living in Harmony with Nature^® that is committed to developing products to improve the health of people and the planet.

1960s

• Shaklee introduces Basic-H^® Concentrated Organic Cleaner, one of the first nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners.

1970s

• Shaklee introduces one of the first biodegradable laundry detergents without phosphates, nitrates, or borates.

1980s

• 1985 Shaklee was selected by the Wild Dolphin Project to provide environmentally-friendly cleaning products for use onboard their research vessel, Stenella. The Wild Dolphin Project is dedicated to studying the habitat of dolphins and Shaklee’s relationship has continued for 21 years.
• 1986 Shaklee provided financial support and products for the first recorded, unsupported expedition by dog sled to the North Pole, led by National Geographic award-winning polar explorer, author, and educator Will Steger.
• 1987 Shaklee was selected by the famous oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau and the Cousteau Society to provide environmentally friendly cleaning products for use onboard their research vessels, the Calypso and Alcyone.
• 1989 Shaklee helped build schools and health clinics and planted more than one million trees in Asia through a partnership with the American Himalayan Foundation, an organization chaired by Sir Edmund Hillary.
• 1989-90 Shaklee provided financial and product support for a trans-Antarctica expedition led by Will Steger, which was the first crossing of Antarctica on foot, covering 3,700 miles. Following this expedition, Steger testified before Congress on polar and environmental issues and co-founded the Center for Environmental Education.

1990s

• 1990 Shaklee’s nontoxic and biodegradable Basic-H^® was chosen as one of the first official Earth Day products.
• 1991 Shaklee introduces Basic-D^®, one of the first phosphate-free automatic dishwashing detergents.
• 1992 Shaklee Cares^®, a nonprofit organization, was established and dedicated to providing relief from natural disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes, whose severity has been compounded by climate change.
• 1995 Shaklee provided financial and product support for the third International Arctic Project led by Will Steger. This was the first surface crossing of the 2,500-mile-wide Arctic Ocean. The expedition brought information about environmental issues and changes to the polar landscape to millions of school children worldwide.
• 1996 Shaklee environmentally-friendly cleaning products were selected by Ocean Alliance and the Whale Conservation Institute to be used onboard the Odyssey, a research vessel that gathers data on contaminants throughout the world’s oceans. This relationship continues today.
• 1998 Shaklee becomes a Charter Partner of the U.S. EPA’s Climate Wise Program, which set aggressive corporate-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals.

2000s

• 2000 Shaklee becomes the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and totally offset its CO2 emissions.

• 2000 Shaklee opens its World Headquarters, one of the first green, energy-saving, award-winning buildings designed using sustainable materials, including certified sustainable wood, recycled carpets, and recycled plastics. In 2001, Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award by the American Institute of Architects.

• 2005 Shaklee becomes a major partner of the Green Belt Movement, founded by Dr. Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• 2006 Dr. Wangari Maathai becomes the Global Ambassador for A Million Trees. A Million Dreams™, a Shaklee environmental campaign that raises awareness of global climate change and initiates efforts to plant trees in North America and Africa.

• 2006 Shaklee holds a first-ever carbon neutral conference in San Francisco by offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions from the Company’s 50th Anniversary Conference, attended by some 10,000 participants.

• 2006 Shaklee is selected as a U.S. EPA Climate Leader, pledging to maintain a net zero impact on climate change and offset 100% of its greenhouse gas emissions through 2009.

• 2006 Shaklee is commended by President Bill Clinton for leadership in offsetting carbon emissions by creating renewable energy in Africa and is recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative.

• 2007 Shaklee becomes a founding member of the Business Council on Climate Change, an organization of businesses that serves as an inspiration and model of global climate stewardship by implementing effective and economically sound solutions to climate change.

• 2007 Shaklee provides financial and product support for polar explorer Will Steger and his GlobalWarming101.com expedition. This brand-new expedition includes an extensive educational outreach campaign to students throughout America to raise awareness of the impact of global climate change on five Inuit communities in the Arctic.

• 2007 Shaklee is the first consumer products company to offset 100% of CO2 emissions through the EPA Climate Leader’s program and use 100% green power.

• 2007 Shaklee is selected by the nation’s leading child advocacy group, Healthy Child Healthy World, to be the exclusive partner for a new video titled, “Creating Healthy Environments for Children.”

• 2007 Shaklee is selected by the producers of THE 11th HOUR, a feature length documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, as a partner due to its exemplary track record for environmental leadership.

• 2007 Shaklee partnered with Dr. Jeffrey Sachs and The Earth Institute at Columbia University to facilitate direct emissions reductions through the installation of solar-powered LED lanterns in Malawi. This installation project replaces inefficient and unhealthy kerosene wick lamps and provides an improved and sustainable source of reading and task lighting for villagers in Malawi.

• 2008 Shaklee named to the Top 20 Retail Partner list by the EPA Green Power Partnership in recognition of being a top purchaser of green power.

• 2009 Shaklee is 100% carbon neutral. The greenhouse gas inventories for 2008 covering all Shaklee operations worldwide include US, Canada, Japan, China, Mexico and Taiwan, were reviewed by a third party, Econergy International, in accordance with the World Resources Institute protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases.

• 2009 Shaklee is honored with a Clean Air Award by Breathe California in recognition of Shaklee’s leadership in reducing global warming and improving air quality.

• 2009 Shaklee is honored with the Business Environmental Award for Sustainability from Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet for environmental stewardship, climate action leadership and social equality.

• 2010 Shaklee is 100% carbon neutral. The greenhouse gas inventory for 2010 covering all Shaklee operations worldwide including the US, Canada, Japan, China, Mexico, Malaysia and Taiwan, was reviewed by a third party, WSP Environment & Energy, in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases.

• 2011 – 2014 Shaklee is again 100% carbon neutral. The greenhouse gas inventory for 2011-14 covering all Shaklee operations worldwide including the US, Canada, Japan, China, Mexico, Malaysia and Taiwan, was reviewed by a third party, WSP Environment and Energy, in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases.

• 2015 Shaklee once again achieves 100% net carbon neutral status. The greenhouse gas inventory for 2015 covering all Shaklee operations worldwide, including the US, Canada, Japan, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan, was reviewed by third-party WSP Global, in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases. In addition, Shaklee purchased additional offsets in order to voluntarily comply with the new Scope Two guidelines.

• 2016 – 2021 Shaklee is again 100% net carbon neutral. The greenhouse gas inventory for 2016-21 for Shaklee worldwide operations was reviewed by third-party WSP Global in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases. In keeping with the new Scope Two guidelines, Shaklee purchased renewable energy credits from the countries in which emissions were generated wherever possible and carbon offsets for the balance.

• 2022 Shaklee continues its 100% net carbon neutral status in keeping with the guidelines to purchase renewable energy credits from the countries in which emissions are generated whenever possible. The greenhouse gas inventory for Shaklee’s worldwide operations for 2022 was reviewed by WSP Global in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases.

• 2023 Shaklee maintained its 100% net carbon-neutral status by adhering to guidelines that prioritize purchasing renewable energy credits from the countries where emissions are produced, whenever feasible. The greenhouse gas inventory for Shaklee’s global operations in 2023 was prepared by WSP Global, following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases. Since 2018, Shaklee’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions have been decreasing annually, achieving a 14.3% in 2023 reduction compared to 2022.

Shaklee Milestones From 2023

Saved over 26,000 lbs of plastic by transitioning Life Shake^™ canisters to resealable gusset bags.

Planted over 34,000 trees through their partnership with American Forests.

Partnered with EcoVadis to measure sustainability throughout their supply chain.

Incorporated refillable solutions that reduced packaging weight by 90% and fossil fuel, emissions, and water use by 94%.

A Million Trees, A Million Dreams^™

“When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and the seeds of hope. We also secure the future of our children.”

–Dr. Wangari Maathai

At Shaklee, we’re part of a movement to make people and the planet healthier. Inspired by the visionary works of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Movement, Shaklee began a tree-planting campaign across the United States and Canada on Earth Day 2006, encouraging the company’s 750,000 Members and Ambassadors to organize tree-planting events at the grassroots level in their respective communities.

Earth Day 2009, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Global Ambassador for the Shaklee A Million Trees, A Million Dreams^™ campaign, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and CEO Roger Barnett plant the 1 millionth tree at the Shaklee World Headquarters in Pleasanton, California.

“Shaklee led the way in achieving carbon neutrality in 2000 and has mobilized its networks to plant a million trees for the planet, which is not only a great achievement, but an inspiration to all of us—especially in the corporate sector.”

–Dr. Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Global Ambassador for the Shaklee A Million Trees. A Million Dreams.^™ campaign

Climate Change

Climate change affects us all: our health, our livelihoods, our hope for the future.

Shaklee has taken consistent steps to reduce our climate impacts and help find solutions to the climate crisis. It’s one of the ways we work toward a better future.

Shaklee Corporation is the first certified Climate Neutral Company in the world, having earned that distinction back in the relative “dark ages” of voluntary corporate climate action in 2000. In our ongoing efforts to minimize our negative impacts and maximize our positive impacts, Shaklee purchases 100% renewable energy, renewable energy credits, and greenhouse gas emissions offsets for worldwide activities.

Given the increasingly rapid rate of climate change, and understanding that these changes are taking place more quickly than the best science predicted, Shaklee has aligned its vision for a better future with its day-to-day and long-term business activities.

Shaklee’s 2023 Carbon Neutral Protocol

Shaklee is carbon neutral. The greenhouse gas inventory for 2023, which includes all Shaklee-operated facilities worldwide—in the US, Canada, Japan, China, Malaysia, and Taiwan—was prepared by WSP Global. This inventory follows the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for all six Kyoto-defined greenhouse gases. Shaklee established operational boundaries for its global greenhouse gas emissions inventory and calculated the carbon footprint from Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The total greenhouse gas emissions from Shaklee’s worldwide operations in 2023 were measured and converted to metric tons of CO2 equivalent. To offset its carbon footprint worldwide, Shaklee partnered with “STX” and “Climate Impact Partners”, utilizing Green-e (and equivalent) certified renewable energy credits and Gold Standard carbon offsets.

Our Pledge for the Planet

Embrace Circularity + Reduce Impact

We’re taking sustainability to the next level by embracing circularity, expanding our carbon offset program, reducing packaging and shipping weight, and sourcing recycled or recyclable materials.

Shaklee believes our planet deserves to be protected, which is why we have been committed to environmental stewardship since the founding of Shaklee in 1956. 

In the 1960s Shaklee introduced one of the first nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners, and in the 1970s Shaklee introduced one of the first biodegradable laundry detergents without phosphates, nitrates, or borates.

In 1989 Shaklee helped build schools and health clinics and planted more than one million trees in Asia through a partnership with the American Himalayan Foundation^®.

In 1990 Shaklee’s nontoxic, biodegradable Basic-H^® became one of the first official Earth Day products.

On Earth Day in 2009, Shaklee planted the millionth tree at the Shaklee World Headquarters in Pleasanton, California, as part of our “A Million Trees, A Million Dreams^™ campaign. 

Shaklee does everything in their power to preserve the world we call home—from how they source ingredients to how they run their company.    

Shaklee believes that sustainability shouldn’t stand still. Every year they look for more opportunities to embrace circularity, reduce their impact, and improve their earth-friendly practices.

This past year, 2023 Shaklee focused on how they can incorporate more sustainable packaging into their product lines, minimizing their use of non-renewable resources like plastic and maximizing the use of renewable resources and post-consumer recycled materials. Shaklee also gained more insight about their supply chain so that they can continue to make improvements in sustainability practices.

 Shaklee’s mission is to bring “True Wellness to the World, and that includes the world we live in.

 Our Journey 2025 & Beyond

Sustainable Packaging

We continue to push toward sustainable packaging, prioritizing recyclability, incorporating previously recyclable materials, and introducing refillable solutions for all our products.

Beyond Carbon Neutral

Our Climate Neutral^™ initiative will cover all scope 3 carbon emissions, including those produced by our suppliers, shipping partners, employees, and more. Our partnership with Ecovadis will help us improve our supply chain practices.

Our Impact

2,103,200 trees planted and growing

Including 103,200+ trees—and counting—through our partnership with American Forests.

Since 2016, Shaklee has partnered with American Forests to plant one tree for every Get Clean^® Starter Kit they sell.

If everyday people are safeguarding their homes against toxic cleaners, then why not safeguard the most guarded family in the United States? The presidential homes have done just that.

In an interview with Barbara Walters prior to his inauguration, President Barack Obama vowed to “green” the White House, including evaluating the mansion’s energy efficiency and turning the lawn into an organic garden. In addition, to protect his oldest daughter Malia from asthma attacks, the President said he would select a natural, toxin-free line of cleaning products for The White House staff to use.

Shaklee CEO Roger Barnett recently announced (2011) that The White House and the Vice President’s residence (known as The Admiral’s House) are now using the Shaklee Get Clean product line.

In 2007, Oprah listed the Shaklee Get Clean starter kit as one of her favorite products. She has featured the products on many of her “green” episodes, including a recent “Going Green” show. Oprah says she’s a big fan of Shaklee’s H2 Organic Super Concentrated Cleaner. “Use a couple of drops of this, and it’s amazing,” she says. “You can clean the windows. You can clean the counters. … You can clean everything!”