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Indesit

Is Indesit an eco-friendly fridge freezer brand? 

Owned by Whirlpool Corporation, Indesit has a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Fridges and Freezers Ethical Ratings Table.

As Indesit does not currently meet The Good Shopping Guide’s minimum ethical benchmark, it is not eligible for Ethical Accreditation.  However, we still invite Indesit to get in touch with us and submit an application. Once we receive its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Indesit some guidance on how to become a more ethical brand.

Are you interested in finding out how other brands rate against Indesit within the Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector? Visit The Good Shopping Guide’s Fridges and Freezers Ethical Ratings Table.  Our Ratings Table can offer you more insight into the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled to meet our minimum ethical benchmark.

The Good Shopping Guide encourages all brands to introduce more ethical and sustainable practices like our top-rated brands.

Does Indesit have a Code of Conduct?

Indesit receives a top score in The Good Shopping Guide’s Code of Conduct category.

Whirlpool, Indesit’s parent company has a robust Code of Conduct. The document discusses its rules on child labour, human trafficking and working hours.

Why does Indesit have a bottom rating for Political Donations?

Unfortunately, in recent election cycles, Whirlpool, Indesit’s parent company has donated an amount above our threshold for a top or middle rating, so Indesit receives a bottom score.

What can Indesit do to improve its score? 

Indesit’s below benchmark score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

As it has a bottom score in the Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector, The Good Shopping Guide recommends that Indesit contacts us to apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Indesit some personalised advice on how to raise its score on the Fridges and Freezers Ethical Ratings Table. 

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The Good Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands have been awarded with our ethical certification.

Would you like more information? Please get in touch or fill out a Free Initial Assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

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GSG score

67
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Code of Conduct

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Poor

  • Human Rights

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Poor

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