Clearspring

How ethical is Clearspring?

Clearspring is a brand of cooking oil which has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cooking Oil Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved. This is important because it provides additional warranty on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.

Read more about the issues facing the Ethical Cooking Oil sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.

What does Clearspring do?

Clearspring  is a privately owned UK company established in the 1980s to distribute great tasting traditional foods that support good health; promote sustainable agriculture; and provide economic stability for producer communities. It specialises in Japanese food and ingredients.

In which areas does Clearspring perform well?

As a top-rated brand, Clearspring receives a top score in the majority of our categories. owever, we are particularly impressed with its top score for our Environmental Report category. The Clearspring website has lots of ethical information on its website, demonstrating its positive ethos.

Clearspring’s organic rapeseed oil has been certified by the Soil Association, awarding the brand with a top score in our Organic category. For its clear ethos, Clearspring is also awarded our Ethical Innovator criterion.

What can Clearspring do to improve its ethical score? 

Clearspring’s top score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cooking Oil sector is the outcome of an assessment of multiple ethical criteria.

Clearspring is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Clearspring would join the certified ethical brands leading the way in progressive and sustainable practices and be permitted to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark in its communications.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving Ethical Accreditation for your brand, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.