Lawsuit Resolved: Statement by the Lozano and Bronner Families

Statement by the Lozano and Bronner Families March 7, 2025 Both of our families continue to mourn the tragic passing of Denise Lozano. Denise was an employee of Dr. Bronner’s at the time of her death two years ago. She was a cherished employee and treasured member of Dr. Bronner’s community and a beloved daughter, sister,

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We Say No to Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

Our founder and grandfather, Emanuel Bronner—a German-Jewish immigrant who lost his parents in the Holocaust—made it his life’s work to teach unity: “We’re All-One or None!” As a company with deep connections to both Palestine & Israel, we cannot say it forcefully enough: Trump’s proposal to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza is morally reprehensible. We reject the utter nonsense and cruelty of suggesting that it’s somehow OK to forcibly remove millions of Palestinians from Gaza.

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Dr. Bronner’s Statement on Dropping B Corp Certification

To Dr. Bronner’s and many Certified B Corps, ‘Business for good’ is more than a trendy and profitable marketing strategy. As a purpose-driven company, we do business to model a more just economy, and to demonstrate that a truly constructive multi-stakeholder approach to capitalism could be the norm. The integrity of the B Corp Certification has become compromised and remaining certified now contradicts our mission.

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“All-One” Means Staying the Course on DEI

Dr. Bronner’s Statement on DEI Programs Many companies adopted DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs in response to pressure born from mass movements against police violence and for racial justice that spread through the U.S. in 2020. At Dr. Bronner’s we too were motivated to expand initiatives to foster a greater awareness of social and racial justice in our company,

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An Open Letter to the Incoming Administration, Democratic Establishment, and Our Divided Nation

I want to share some insights from my experience running our family soapmaking company as an activist engine for progressive social change for almost three decades, on some of the pressing issues our country is grappling with. We have deep experience engaging on issues ranging from advocating for psychedelic medicines and drug policy reform, to raising the minimum wage and supporting LBGTQ+ rights.

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Meet the Two Amazing Small Businesses We’re Mentoring This Year!

After 76 years of building a purpose-driven business, Dr. Bronner’s has learned a lot along the way. This year, we’re honored to share some of that experience with two up and coming natural product companies that lead with their values. Each year, we select one or two companies to mentor—businesses led by inspiring people, with high-quality products and promising futures.

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Psychedelic Healing at a Crossroads

Debacle at the FDA, Community Healing in Portland, and Question 4 in Massachusetts Writing here as a board member for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), it’s been a crazy few months. I have no doubt that the Food & Drug Administration will eventually approve MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD after more clinical research hoops are jumped through,

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Dr. Bronner’s Voting Guide for State & Local Measures

Election Day is fast approaching on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.  While the focus may be on national races, down-ballot voting on state and local measures and initiatives has a direct and lasting impact on our communities. These choices empower us to influence the policies that impact our daily lives.  This year’s voter guide aligns with Dr.

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Dr. Bronner’s Launches Employee Vanpool Program

I am thrilled to share that Dr. Bronner’s has launched a new employee vanpool program through Commute with Enterprise! This exciting initiative is a testament to our commitment to both sustainability and employee welfare. At Dr. Bronner’s, we believe in treating our employees like family by creating an environment that supports growth, wellbeing, and success. Our new vanpooling program exemplifies this philosophy in action.

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Shelter from the Storm: Haitian Pastor Provides Hope & Housing for Refugees in San Diego

Haitian refugee community center in need of repairs – Courtesy of ABC 10 News Dr. Bronner’s collaboration with Pastor Johny began a few years ago amid a surge of Haitian refugees and migrants crossing the Rio Grande in an attempt to escape natural disasters, poverty, and political turmoil. In an effort to grasp the unfolding humanitarian crisis,

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