Ethical Consumer
Ethical Consumer, based in Great Britain, is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting ethical consumerism and responsible purchasing. Founded in 1989, it has established itself as a trusted resource for individuals seeking to make informed choices about the products they buy. The organisation primarily operates in the ethical consumer goods sector, focusing on areas such as food, fashion, and household products. With its comprehensive guides and ratings, Ethical Consumer empowers consumers to support businesses that align with their values, highlighting issues like sustainability, fair trade, and corporate social responsibility. Notable achievements include its influential publications and campaigns that have shaped consumer awareness and behaviour. As a pioneer in the ethical consumer movement, Ethical Consumer continues to play a vital role in fostering a more sustainable and equitable marketplace.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ethical Consumer's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Ethical Consumer's score of 20 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ethical Consumer's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Ethical Consumer has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for the years 2022 and 2023. However, in 2021, their total carbon emissions were approximately 27,037,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the total emissions without a breakdown by scope. In previous years, Ethical Consumer reported significant emissions, with 2020 showing a total of about 23,751,000,000 kg CO2e, which included approximately 2,160,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,546,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The 2018 data indicated even higher emissions, with a total of about 26,662,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. Despite the lack of recent emissions data, Ethical Consumer has not outlined any specific reduction targets or commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This absence of defined targets suggests a need for clearer climate commitments in line with industry standards for sustainability and carbon reduction.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project| 2018 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,662,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,750,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 40,300,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ethical Consumer is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
