Is TalkTalk ethical and sustainable?
TalkTalk, a mobile phone network owned by Penta Capital LLP/Toscafund Asset Management LLP, is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s well-rated ethical brands. The brand receives a good score in our Ethical Mobile Phones Networks Rating Table and therefore passes our Ethical Benchmark as an ethical brand.
In which areas does TalkTalk perform well?
TalkTalk performs well across several categories of our research.
TalkTalk was not found to invest in nuclear industries nor to be involved in the defence industry, resulting in a top rating for Armaments. TalkTalk also scores well for Public Record Criticisms, as it has not been publicly criticised for unethical practices in recent years.
How can TalkTalk brand improve its ethical rating?
The Good Shopping Guide score results from multiple ethical criteria, and TalkTalk’s score has been calculated from an amalgamation of these criteria.
To improve its score further, TalkTalk should consider improving its public sustainability information and commitments, as it currently receives a bottom rating in the Environmental Report criterion.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
-
Human Rights
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Other Criticisms
Acceptable
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating