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Hippeas

Does Hippeas produce ethical and sustainable crisps? 

Hippeas is a crisp brand which has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Crisps Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved.  This is important because it provides additional verification on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.

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

What does Hippeas receive a top rating for?

As a top-rated brand, Hippeas receives a top score in most of The Good Shopping Guide’s categories.

This includes a top score for Environmental Report and Genetic Modification, due to to Hippeas’ sustainability commitments and confirmation that it prohibits the use of genetically modified ingredients.

Additionally, Hippeas is the only brand in this sector to receive a top rating for the Palm Oil Free category, as the company clarifies on its website that it does not allow palm oil in any of its products!

What can Hippeas do to improve its score? 

The above benchmark score that Hippeas has been given within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Crisps sector is the outcome of an evaluation based on various ethical criteria.

Since Hippeas’ score already meets the minimum ethical benchmark on the Crisps Ethical Ratings Table, it is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving Hippeas’ application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer it the use of our ethical mark. Hippeas will also receive some guidance on how to enhance its score further.

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The Good Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands within the Ethical  Crisps sector have been awarded with our ethical certification.

Would you like more information? Please get in touch or fill out a Free Initial Assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

81
65

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Genetic Modification

    Good

  • Organic

    Poor

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

  • Palm Oil Free

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Verified

    Acceptable

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Good

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