Caffè Ritazza

How ethical is Caffè Ritazza?

Caffè Ritazza is a coffee shop chain which has a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Coffee Shops Ratings Table. Although Caffè Ritazza has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see the brand make progress in the future.

We would have extra confidence in Caffè Ritazza if it submitted itself to apply for Ethical Accreditation, whereby The Good Shopping Guide would make further detailed assessment and recommendations for ethical improvement. Find out more about the ethical issues facing the Ethical Coffee Shops sector.

What does Caffè Ritazza do?

Caffè Ritazza is a chain of coffee shops which is now owned by British multinational company SSP Group Plc.

In which areas does Caffè Ritazza perform poorly?

Caffè Ritazza was marked down under our criteria for Reusable Cup Scheme as it does not have such a scheme in place, and for Organic, and Fair Trade as it lacks any certification for either of these criteria. It receives a middle rating for GM as it does not have a statement regarding their use.

Find out more about how we rate by exploring our ethical criteria.

Past Criticisms of Caffè Ritazza’s record

We found no past criticisms of Caffè Ritazza.

In which areas does Caffè Ritazza score well for its ethics?

Caffè Ritazza scores well for its Environmental Report as it has a Sustainability Framework page which includes targets for 2025, and a Sustainability Report 2022 which evidences the progress made by the chain. We found no criticisms relating to Nuclear, Fossil Fuels, Animal Welfare, Political Donations or Armaments, so Caffè Ritazza scores well for these criteria.

How can Caffè Ritazza improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Caffè Ritazza is awarded with on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Coffee Shops Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

To reach our minimum ethical benchmark and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Caffè Ritazza has some issues to resolve, including its lack of certification or a Reusable Cup Scheme. If it applies for Ethical Accreditation, The Good Shopping Guide will be able to give Caffè Ritazza some guidance to improve on these areas.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Brands accredited by The Good Shopping Guide can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable brand. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.