Henry

How ethical is Henry?

Henry is a line of vacuum cleaners from Numatic International which is based in Chard, Somerset. Henry was introduced in 1981 and is recognisable for its red body and smiling face design.

Henry has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Vacuum Cleaners Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved. This is important because it provides additional warranty on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.

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

In which areas does Henry perform well?

Henry performs well for most of our criteria, especially relating to its Environmental Report. Parent company, Numatic International, has published a Sustainability Report 2022 covering areas of progress and targets for the future.

The above benchmark score that Henry is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Vacuum Cleaners Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

What can Henry do to improve its ethical score?

Henry is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Henry would join the certified ethical brands leading the way in progressive and sustainable practices and be permitted to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark in its communications.

To further increase its score, Henry could add some more detail to its Code of Conduct regarding its supplier commitments.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving Ethical Accreditation for your brand, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.