Weleda launches new independent enquiry into its historic connection to Dachau
At Weleda, we condemn the atrocities of the regime in Germany during the Second World War in the strongest possible terms. Hatred, antisemitism, racism, or extremist ideology have no place with us. Weleda is, and always must be, a place of humanity. “Never again” expresses our conviction.
Weleda was founded in 1921 and has a long history. This includes the years of the Second World War, which brought unimaginable suffering across the world and represents the darkest chapter in our company’s own history, which we must acknowledge.
A new book, published on 8 September 2025 in Germany, has revealed links between Dachau concentration camp and the Schwäbisch Gmünd branch of Weleda during the war. Weleda has now commissioned further independent research to establish the facts in full.
Our position today
We remember with deep compassion the many thousands of people who suffered or were murdered in Dachau concentration camp and at other sites of terror during those years. We have been shocked and saddened to learn of our company’s links, in any way, to those atrocities.
We welcome further research to bring as much truth to light as possible, so that a clearer understanding can be reached.
“All these works serve as an impetus for us to thoroughly re-examine our company’s history in detail through a major independent study,” says Tina Müller, CEO of Weleda. “And, of course, we will make the results accessible to everyone.”
Weleda has commissioned a comprehensive study by the Society for Corporate History (GUG), which will be published upon completion, expected in early 2027.
Today, Weleda is active in 50 countries worldwide. We stand for tolerance, diversity, and humanity.
At Weleda, we condemn the atrocities of the regime in Germany during the Second World War in the strongest possible terms. Hatred, antisemitism, racism, or extremist ideology have no place with us. Weleda is, and always must be, a place of humanity. “Never again” expresses our conviction.
Weleda was founded in 1921 and has a long history. This includes the years of the Second World War, which brought unimaginable suffering across the world and represents the darkest chapter in our company’s own history, which we must acknowledge.
A new book, published on 8 September 2025 in Germany, has revealed links between Dachau concentration camp and the Schwäbisch Gmünd branch of Weleda during the war. Weleda has now commissioned further independent research to establish the facts in full.
Our position today
We remember with deep compassion the many thousands of people who suffered or were murdered in Dachau concentration camp and at other sites of terror during those years. We have been shocked and saddened to learn of our company’s links, in any way, to those atrocities.
We welcome further research to bring as much truth to light as possible, so that a clearer understanding can be reached.
“All these works serve as an impetus for us to thoroughly re-examine our company’s history in detail through a major independent study,” says Tina Müller, CEO of Weleda. “And, of course, we will make the results accessible to everyone.”
Weleda has commissioned a comprehensive study by the Society for Corporate History (GUG), which will be published upon completion, expected in early 2027.
Today, Weleda is active in 50 countries worldwide. We stand for tolerance, diversity, and humanity.
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