Aldi

How ethical is Aldi?

Aldi is a European supermarket brand which sells bananas sourced from Central and South America, as well as Ghana and Ivory Coast. Aldi has been given a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Bananas Ratings Table. Although it has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see Aldi make progress in future.

Read more about the issues facing the Ethical Bananas sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.

In which areas does Aldi perform poorly?

Aldi is awarded a bottom score for Animal Welfare, as a recent investigation revealed terrible welfare conditions at one of Aldi’s chicken suppliers.

In which areas does Aldi score well for its ethics?

Aldi is given a top rating for our Organic and Fair Trade criteria as its bananas are partially Fairtrade and Soil Association certified. It also gets a top score for its Environmental Report which contains lots of clear targets.

We found no criticisms of Aldi relating to; GM, Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels, Political Donations or Armaments, so it scores well for these criteria.

How can Aldi improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Aldi is awarded is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. To reach our minimum benchmark score and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Aldi has some issues to resolve including its poor Animal Welfare record.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Brands accredited by The Good Shopping Guide can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable brand. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.