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HTC

How ethical is HTC?

HTC, a mobile phone brand the HTC Corporation, is given a low Ethical Rating by The Good Shopping Guide. Unfortunately, this brand receives a low score in our Ethical Mobile Phones Ratings Table and has therefore not yet met our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

In which areas does HTC perform poorly?

HTC unfortunately receives a bottom rating in the Environmental Report criterion. This is due to the fact that HTC’s latest sustainability information lacks detail and commitment.

In which areas does HTC perform well? 

Due to a lack of negative records, HTC receives a top rating for Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels, Animal Welfare, Armaments and Political Donations.

How can the HTC brand improve its Ethical Rating? 

The Good Shopping Guide’s score results from 15 ethical criteria in relation to HTC. To reach our Ethical Benchmark and qualify for our Ethical Accreditation, HTC has several issues to deal with, including its involvement in Uyghur forced labour and working on a detailed and precise Environmental Report.

If your mobile phone brand values ethics and sustainability, why not check out The Good Shopping Guide‘s Ethical Accreditation? Increase customer and investor confidence and stand out from the greenwash.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

54
65

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Poor

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Eco Labels

    Poor

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Code of Conduct

    Acceptable

  • Political Donations

    Good

  • Human Rights

    Acceptable

  • Conflict Minerals

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Poor

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