How ethical is Beco?
Beco, an eco-friendly dog food company owned by Wannabeco, is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s top-rated ethical companies and is featured on our list of the Top 200 Ethical Businesses.
The company receives an excellent Good Shopping Guide ethical score in our Ethical Cat & Dog Food Ratings Table and therefore successfully passes our ethical benchmark.
We encourage other companies in the Cat & Dog Food sector to follow Beco’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.
In which areas does Beco perform well?
Beco performs well across a range of ethical criteria. For instance, the company receives a top rating for Genetic Modification, due to its strong opposition to the use of GMOs in its products.
Additionally, Beco receives a top rating for its Environmental Report (Impact Report), since it provides lots of information on the company’s commitment to addressing issues such as packaging, sustainable sourcing, and carbon emissions.
Additionally, due to its exemplary ethical practices, Beco receives a top rating in the Ethical Innovator criterion, which is only awarded to brands with the highest ethical standards.
What makes Beco so sustainable?
Beco has many sustainable policies and practices that further the company’s ethical status. Notably, Beco operates on-site solar panels to power its London office, helping to reduce carbon emissions by using renewable energy.
Additionally, Beco has several certifications that reflect its concern for the environment. The company is certified climate neutral and a member of 1% for the Planet, an organisation which supports companies in donating 1% of their profits to environmentally-friendly causes.
How did Beco attain Ethical Accreditation?
Beco has attained Ethical Accreditation from The Good Shopping Guide. This involved an application process and a full review of the company’s ethical policies and practices. Beco is subject to an annual review to ensure the company maintains high ethical standards.
As a result, Beco is permitted to use our Good Shopping Guide Ethical logo, which certifies the company’s ethical status and allows consumers to recognise Beco as an ethical company.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Awarded Ethical Accreditation
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Good
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
-
Ethical Innovator
Good
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