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AEG

Is AEG an eco-friendly washing machine brand? 

Owned by the Swedish home appliance manufacturer Electrolux, AEG is a below-benchmark washing machine brand.

Because of its low score, AEG is not currently eligible for Ethical Accreditation. However, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages AEG to get in touch and apply. After receiving its application, The Good Shopping Guide will provide AEG with some tailored advice on how it can improve its score.

Do you wish to find out how AEG compares against other brands within the Ethical Washing Machines sector? Visit the Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.  The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Table can teach you more about the criteria that our bottom-rated brands have fulfilled to meet our minimum ethical benchmark.

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

Does AEG have an Environmental Report?

Electrolux, AEG’s parent brand has a recent Sustainability Report.

The report contains evidence of progress, as well as targets for 2025 such as a reduction in CO2 emissions, water consumption and energy usage. As a result, AEG is awarded with a top score for our Environmental Report category.

Why does AEG have a middle rating for Human Rights? 

Within its Code of Conduct, Electrolux has a Human Rights section. However, the information is quite vague and lacks specific details regarding maximum working hours and age restrictions for child labour.

As a result, AEG receives a middle rating for this category.

What can AEG do to improve its score?

AEG’s below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of a consideration of multiple ethical criteria.

Despite currently having a bottom score in the Ethical Washing Machines sector, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages AEG to get in touch to apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer AEG some tailored advice on how it can improve its score on the Washing Machines 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

0

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

    Acceptable

  • Political Donations

    Acceptable

  • Human Rights

    Acceptable

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Acceptable

= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating