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Dunelm

Does Dunelm make ethical and sustainable furniture?

Dunelm is a below-benchmark brand within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Furniture sector.

To find out how other brands within the Ethical Furniture sector score compared to Dunelm, you can visit the Furniture Ethical Ratings Table. Our Ratings Tables can help you to learn more about the criteria that a brand has to meet so that it can reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

The GOOD Shopping Guide suggests that all brands follow the example set by our top-rated brands and adopt more ethical practices before applying for Ethical Accreditation.

What does Dunelm receive a top rating for?

The GOOD Shopping Guide awards Dunelm with a top rating for our Environmental Report category.

Dunelm has a recent Sustainability Report which contains lots of targets. These include targets for carbon reduction, as well as packaging and responsible sourcing. The report also contains evidence of progress on previous targets.

What ratings does Dunelm need to work on?

Dunelm does not have an adequate Timber Sourcing Policy. As well as this, the company also receives a middle rating for Human Rights criticisms.

What can Dunelm do to improve its score? 

Dunelm’s score within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Furniture sector is the result of a calculation of multiple ethical criteria.

Do you think that your Furniture brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Furniture sector have received our ethics and sustainability logo. If you would like more information, contact us or fill out a rapid initial ethical assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

71
77

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Timber Sourcing Policy

    Poor

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Acceptable

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Irresponsible Marketing

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

  • Human Rights

    Acceptable

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Good

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