Hotpoint

Is Hotpoint a sustainable fridge freezer brand? 

Owned by Whirlpool Corporation, Hotpoint is a below-benchmark brand within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector.

As Hotpoint does not meet The Good Shopping Guide’s minimum ethical benchmark, it is not yet eligible for Ethical Accreditation.  Despite this, we still invite Hotpoint to get in touch with us to submit an application. Once we receive its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Hotpoint some guidance on how to become a more ethical brand.

Are you interested in finding out how Hotpoint rates against other brands in the Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector? Visit The Good Shopping Guide’s Fridges and Freezers Ethical Ratings Table.  From our Ratings Table, you can learn more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled to reach our minimum ethical benchmark.

All brands are encouraged by The Good Shopping Guide to follow the excellent example that has been set by our top-rated brands and adopt more ethical practices.

Does Hotpoint have an Environmental Report?

Hotpoint receives a top score in The Good Shopping Guide’s Environmental Report category.

Whirlpool, Hotpoint’s parent company has recently published a Sustainability Report which outlines its targets for the future. These include reaching Net Zero and how the brand plans to achieve this, as well as targets for recycled plastics.  Additionally, the report shares the company’s progress on previous targets.

Why does Hotpoint have a bottom rating for Political Donations? 

In recent election cycles, Whirlpool, Hotpoint’s parent company has donated  an amount above our threshold for a top or middle rating, Hotpoint receives a bottom score.

What can Hotpoint do to improve its score? 

Hotpoint’s below benchmark score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

As it has a bottom score in the Ethical Fridges and Freezers sector, The Good Shopping Guide recommends that Hotpoint contacts us to apply for Ethical Accreditation.  Once we have received its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Hotpoint some tailored advice on how to improve its score on the Fridges and Freezers Ethical Ratings Table.

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 have been awarded with our ethical certification.

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