Is Campbell’s an ethical and sustainable soup brand?
Campbell’s is an American brand that is known for producing a variety of canned soups. Unfortunately, Campbell’s’ score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Soup sector is very low and therefore does not reach our minimum ethical benchmark. As a result, Campbell’s cannot yet be classed as an ethical soup brand.
Are you interested in seeing how other brands rate against Campbell’s within the Ethical Soup sector? Visit the Soup Ethical Ratings Table. The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can help you gain further insight into the criteria a brand must fulfil to be awarded with a top score.
The Good Shopping Guide urges all below-benchmark brands to begin introducing more ethical sustainable policies like our top-rated brands.
In which areas does Campbell’s achieve a top rating?
Campbell Soup Company has an Impact page on its website, as well as a Sustainability Report, which outline its sustainability commitments for the future. As a result, Campbell’s receives a top rating in our Environmental Report category.
In which areas does Campbell’s receive a bottom ratimg?
Campbell’s receives a bottom rating for our Genetic Modification category because it states on its website that it is comfortable using genetically modified ingredients within its products.
Additionally, Campbell’s receives a bottom rating for Public Record Criticisms, as the company has been criticised for several unethical practices. This includes allegations of pollution, selling products containing harmful ingredients and poor supply chain practices.
What can Campbell’s do to improve its score?
The below benchmark score that Campbell’s receives on The Good Shopping Guide’s Soup Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.
Campbell’s must improve its ethical practices in order to improve its rating for Public Record Criticisms. Additionally, Campbell’s should aim to introduce certified organic and vegan products and cease the use of genetically modified ingredients.
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Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Acceptable
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating