Heinz

Is Heinz an ethical and sustainable brand? 

Heinz is a well-known brand which produces a variety of food items, including soup. Despite its popularity, Heinz receives a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Soup Ethical Ratings Table. Because of its low score, Heinz cannot yet be classed as an ethical soup brand.

Are you interested in finding out how other popular brands rank against Heinz within the Ethical Soup sector? Visit the Soup Ethical Ratings Table. The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can help you discover more about the criteria a brand must fulfil to be awarded with a top rating.

All brands are encouraged by The Good Shopping Guide to introduce more ethical and sustainable policies, taking inspiration from our top-rated brands.

In which areas does Heinz receive a top rating?

For The Good Shopping Guide’s Environmental Report category, Heinz receives a top rating. Heinz’s parent brand The Kraft Heinz Company has a recent Sustainability Report with clear environmental targets.

Additionally, due to its lack of involvement in these industries, the company also receives a top rating for Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels and Armaments.

In which areas does Heinz receive a low rating?

Unfortunately, Heinz receives a bottom rating for Public Record Criticisms, as the company has been subject to several criticisms regarding its unethical behaviour. This includes allegations of discrimination, fraud and poor sustainability efforts.

Additionally, Heinz receives a bottom rating for Political Donations, as The Kraft Heinz Company makes regular political donations in the United States.

What can Heinz do to improve its score? 

Heinz’s below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Soup Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of an assessment of multiple ethical criteria.

Heinz must improve in several areas in order to increase its overall GSG score. This categories are: Genetic Modification, Vegetarian/vegan, Political Donations and Public Record Criticisms.

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