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VALUES & BELIEFS

"Every well-run business needs strategic goals—we just believe that those goals need to include things like sustainability as well as profitability. We’re guided by two foundational documents: a philosophical statement, our Reason for Being, which inspires our strategy; and a practical tool, our Stewardship Model, which forms the basis for our everyday decision-making." Mark Dobrovolny, Director of Research and Product Development

Why we do what we do

It's a worthwhile challenge to run a responsible business, and our Reason for Being helps keep us focused on what really matters—serving your health needs and the needs of your community.

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Our definitions for natural, sustainable, and responsible

Our Stewardship Model sets out the standards we strive to uphold with every decision we make, every single day.

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No animal testing, ever

Pam Scheeler, Tom's employeeCategory Leader for Innovation Pam Scheeler tells the story of how we successfully petitioned the FDA to accept a non-animal-testing alternative for our fluoride toothpaste.

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Strong deodorant deserves a strong package

Employee Bill HetzelFully recyclable and strong, our deodorant stick was tested by supply chain logistics leader Bill Hetzel by throwing it against a wall. Really.

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A team effort

Employee Shawn InghamIn 2004, the Tom’s factory caught on fire and we were out of commission for three months. Shawn Ingham, who works in our make area, explains how he still got paid.

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