Companies

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Method Products

Method Products is a U.S. household and personal care brand founded in 2001 that makes cleaning, laundry, hand wash, dish, and body products. The brand is known for plant-based formulas, design-focused packaging, and sustainability-focused product development.

Website https://methodproducts.com/

Updated Apr 09, 2026

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Entity alignment

Jan 01, 2024

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Certified B Corporation Status

Method Products is a Certified B Corporation , a designation requiring high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This alignment often conflicts with MAGA-aligned deregulation and 'anti-woke'…

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Entity alignment

Jan 01, 2024

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Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) Structure

Method is incorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation , legally obligating the company to consider its impact on society and the environment alongside shareholder profit.

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Policy Action

Jun 01, 2023

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Support for LGBTQ+ Rights

Method frequently releases Pride-themed products and partners with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, signaling a social policy stance that is often a point of contention with MAGA-aligned social conservatism.

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Entity alignment

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) Structure

Method is incorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation, legally obligating the company to consider its impact on society and the environment alongside shareholder profit.

Agent rationale

The PBC legal structure is a formal rejection of 'shareholder primacy,' a concept often defended by conservative economic figures who oppose ESG mandates.

Sources

  1. SC Johnson Governance

    Method operates as a benefit corporation.

Entity alignment

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Certified B Corporation Status

Method Products is a Certified B Corporation, a designation requiring high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This alignment often conflicts with MAGA-aligned deregulation and 'anti-woke' corporate critiques.

Notes: Method has maintained B Corp status since 2007.

Agent rationale

B Corp certification is a strong institutional signal of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) alignment, which is a primary target of MAGA-aligned political opposition.

Sources

  1. B Lab (Jan 01, 2024)

    Method has been a Certified B Corp since 2007.

Policy Action

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for LGBTQ+ Rights

Method frequently releases Pride-themed products and partners with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, signaling a social policy stance that is often a point of contention with MAGA-aligned social conservatism.

Agent rationale

Active participation in Pride marketing and advocacy is a high-visibility signal of progressive social alignment.

Sources

  1. Method Blog (Jun 01, 2023)

    Celebrating pride and supporting the LGBTQ+ community through our partnerships.

Public Statement

Oct 15, 2022

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Climate Action and Sustainability Advocacy

Method advocates for aggressive climate action and uses 100% renewable energy for its 'South Side Soapbox' factory. This environmentalist stance aligns with globalist climate goals often criticized by MAGA leaders.

Agent rationale

Strong environmentalist policy and public advocacy for renewable energy transition align with progressive/liberal priorities and contrast with MAGA's focus on fossil fuel expansion.

Sources

  1. Method Products Sustainability

    Our factory is powered by a 230-foot-tall wind turbine and solar trees.

Policy Action

Jun 01, 2021

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commitment to DEI and Racial Equity

Method maintains explicit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, including increasing representation of underrepresented groups in leadership and supporting racial justice initiatives, positions frequently opposed by the MAGA movement.

Agent rationale

The company's active promotion of DEI as a core business value is a direct ideological counter-signal to the MAGA platform's opposition to such programs.

Sources

  1. Method Products Official Site

    We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team... fostering a culture where everyone belongs.

Public Statement

Jun 05, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Response to Racial Justice Protests

Following the 2020 racial justice protests, Method issued statements supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and committed to internal audits of racial equity.

Agent rationale

Support for BLM is a significant indicator of alignment with progressive social movements and is generally viewed as an anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Method Instagram (Jun 05, 2020)

    We stand in solidarity with the Black community... we are committed to doing the work.

Donations

Nov 01, 2016

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Founder Political Leanings (Eric Ryan)

Method co-founder Eric Ryan has a history of supporting Democratic candidates and causes, including donations to Obama-era campaigns and progressive-leaning PACs.

Notes: Founders often set the initial political culture of the firm.

Agent rationale

The political leanings of the founders heavily influenced Method's 'People Against Dirty' mission, which aligns with progressive activism.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets

    Records indicate contributions to Democratic committees and candidates.

Lobby Activity

Jun 22, 2016

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Advocacy for Stricter Chemical Regulations

Method has lobbied for the TSCA Modernization Act and other regulations to increase transparency in ingredient labeling, opposing the general MAGA preference for deregulation in the manufacturing sector.

Agent rationale

Advocating for increased government regulation of industry is typically an anti-MAGA policy position.

Sources

  1. GreenBiz (Jun 24, 2016)

    Method and other green brands pushed for the first major update to the Toxic Substances Control Act.