Havana Club

Is Havana Club an ethical spirits brand?

Owned by Pernod Ricard, Havana Club is a below-benchmark brand within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Spirits sector due to its low score.

Do you want to find out how other brands within the Ethical Spirits sector compare against Havana Club? Visit our Spirits Ethical Ratings Table. Our Ratings Table can help you to find out more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have met to become accredited.

The Good Shopping Guide suggests that all companies follow the example set by our Ethically Accredited brands and begin adopting more ethical policies.

What does Havana Club receive a top rating for?

For its lack of negative records, Havana Club receives a top rating for Nuclear Power and Fossil Fuels.

Why does Havana Club have a bottom rating for Animal Welfare?

In a recent Environmental Policy document, Pernod Ricard confirms that animal testing is used when legally required.

What can Havana Club do to improve its score? 

Havana Club’s bottom score within The Good Shopping Guide is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

Pernod Ricard should reconsider its large political donations and the influence this has over democracy. Donating less, or better yet nothing at all, would improve the score for this category.

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