Clipper

How ethical is Clipper?

Clipper is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s leading ethical tea brands. Clipper ranks at the top of our Ethical Tea Ratings Table. Clipper is owned by Ecotone Ltd. The brand receives an excellent Good Shopping Guide score in our Ethical Tea Ratings Table and therefore passes our benchmark as a good, ethical brand.

We encourage other companies in the ethical tea brands sector to follow Clipper’s example and adopt more ethical guidelines and methods.

What does Clipper do?

Founded in 1984 in a Dorset kitchen by a husband and wife team, Clipper expanded into the coffee business in 1998. They wanted to share their appreciation of fine tea with a commitment to ethical sourcing and natural production. Today, more than 150 different Clipper items are offered for sale in more than 50 nations.

In what areas does Clipper perform well? 

The brand receives a top rating in all of our assessment areas such as Organic Products, Environmental Reports, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, and Fairtrade products.

How could Clipper rate higher on our Ethical Tea Ratings Tables?

Due to its high ranking, Clipper is eligible for Ethical Accreditation from The Good Shopping Guide. To improve its score further, the brand should invest its efforts in obtaining this status. Once Ethical Accreditation has been awarded, Clipper will then be able to get a top score on our Ethical Tea Brands Ratings Table.

If you work with an ethical tea brand that truly cares about company values, sustainability, and social responsibility, why not begin your Ethical Accreditation process? This prestigious certification of sustainability and brand ethics builds customer and investor trust. Get in touch for more information about Ethical Accreditation, or fill out this quick initial assessment form to get your certification started!