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Coca-Cola owns an astonishing 200 brands and is sold in over 200 countries and territories. This is the definition of ‘global reach’, considering the UN only recognises 193 states. This single company has a higher annual income than half of the world’s countries. Is this massive revenue earned through ethical means? Is it being reinvested in the…

How ethical are Brothers We Stand? Read a Q&A with Brothers We Stand.

Sales of Tesla have significantly dropped, with customers ditching the brand over the behaviour of its owner, Elon Musk, and his role in Donald Trump’s attack on democracy in the United States. Here we explore the brand’s ethics, and whether it’s time to find a new electric car brand. 

Huawei is known for producing smartphones, laptops, and other technology, but how much is known about its ethics? We’ve summarised the key ethical issues to consider when it comes to Chinese multinational Huawei.

The tech sector is notorious for its exploitation of workers, high emissions and widespread pollution. Fairphone is doing something different. We explain why it’s the most ethical option when buying a mobile phone. 

How ethical is Mid Counties Co-operative (and its brands Your Co-op and Co-op Energy?)

The banking sector is notorious for funding everything from arms to fossil fuels. So how are the ethics of Metro Bank?

Uniqlo is increasingly known for its clean-cut and gender neutral fashion.  But how does it perform when it comes to workers’ rights, the environment and animal welfare?

Energizer Holdings is best known for making Energizer batteries, but it also owns the brands Eveready, Rayovac, and Varta. It also manufactures ‘auto care’ products including car refrigerants and fragrances. We’ve summarised the key ethical issues to consider when it comes to Energizer Holdings.

Next has been well known for many years among the high street clothes shops.  In this article, we shine a spotlight on its ethics.  

Asos has a reputation for being a more ethical choice among the high street clothes shops.  But has it made genuine commitments, or is it just a better option in a bad bunch? We investigate.

Primark has come under repeated scrutiny for its ethics in recent years.  Its low prices were a revelation on the high street when it launched as ‘Penneys’ in 1969 and it continues to sell at rock-bottom prices today. But what makes Primark’s low prices possible? We examine the true cost of Primark’s fast fashion, and shed a light on ways in…

How ethical is Triodos? The banking sector is notorious for funding everything from arms to fossil fuels, but Triodos bank describes itself as “a leading expert in sustainable banking.”  Does it live up to this claim? Our research says it does, making it one of the highest scoring companies on our whole website. 

H&M is one of the largest clothing retailers in the world, owning a range of brands including Cos, & Other Stories, Monki and ARKET.  So how ethical is this well-known group of high-street shops?

Nationwide is the largest building society in the UK. Owned by its customers, it offers everything from current accounts to mortgages and (unlike most banks) still has branches in many towns and cities. So how do the ethics of Nationwide stack up? 

How ethical is Neal's Yard?

As the world’s largest furniture retailer, IKEA has the resources to invest in creating strong ethical policies. While IKEA has been proven to excel in producing easy-to-assemble furniture, does it excel when it comes to ethical commitments?  

John Lewis is an employee-owned business, making it one of the most progressive shops on the high street. However, it only receives 4.5 out of 20 in our ratings, suggesting that when it comes to ethics it’s lagging behind in some areas.

HSBC is one of the best-known banks in the UK. Unfortunately, it is also known as a major financier of oil, gas and companies linked to human rights abuses. We explore its ethics.