Belvedere

Is Belvedere an ethical spirits brand?

Created in the oldest vodka-producing distillery in the world, Belvedere vodka is, unfortunately, a below-benchmark brand within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Spirits sector.

To find out how other brands within the Ethical Spirits sector compare against Belvedere, you can visit the Spirits Ethical Ratings Table. Our Ratings Table can help you to find out more about the criteria that a brand has to meet to achieve reaching our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

The Good Shopping Guide encourages all brands to follow the example set by our Ethically Accredited brands and introduce more sustainable policies before applying for Ethical Accreditation.

Does Belvedere have an Environmental Report?

LVMH, Belvedere’s parent company has a recent Social and Environmental Responsibility Report. The ‘Environmental Responsibility’ section of its reports contains targets such as reducing carbon emissions and striving for 100% renewable energy. The report also shares details about the targets and which areas the company wishes to address.

As a result, Belvedere receives a top rating for our Environmental Report category.

What does Belvedere score highly in?

Unlike most other large spirits brands, Belvedere has an organic range, which earns it a top score in our organic category.

What does Belvedere receive a bottom rating for?

Unfortunately, a bottom score is given to Belvedere for The Good Shopping Guide’s Political Donations category. In recent election cycles, LVMH has donated over $400k which is more than our criteria will allow for a middle or top rating.

What can Belvedere do to improve its score? 

Belvedere’s low score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Spirits sector is the result of a calculation of multiple ethical criteria.

To achieve a higher score, the brand could introduce a certified Vegan/Vegetarian product and a statement on GMO usage, alongside other sustainable policies.

Could your Spirits brand benefit from Ethical Accreditation? The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Spirits sector have achieved our ethics and sustainability certification. If you would like more information about this prestigious certification, contact us or fill out a rapid initial ethical assessment form.