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Leyland

How ethical is Leyland?

Leyland is a British brand of trade and domestic paint which has been around since 1922, and was one of the first manufacturers of emulsion paints for the home.

Leyland has been given a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Paint Ratings Table. Although it has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see Leyland make progress in future.

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

In which areas does Leyland perform poorly?

Leyland is given a bottom rating for our Nuclear Power and Fossil Fuels criteria as PPG Industries provides products to these industries. It also gets a bottom score for Animal Welfare as it does test on animals ‘when required by law’ and a middle rating for Armaments as PPG produces coatings used in the aerospace military. Find out more about how we rate by exploring our ethical criteria.

In which areas does Leyland score well for its ethics?

Leyland gets a top score for its Environmental Report as parent company, PPG Industries, has an ESG Report 2021 with targets and evidence of progress.

How can Leyland improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Leyland is awarded is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. To reach our minimum benchmark score and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Leyland has some issues to resolve including its use of Animal Testing.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Brands accredited by The Good Shopping Guide can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable brand. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

14
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Nuclear Power

    Poor

  • Toxic Chemicals Policy

    Poor

  • Fossil Fuels

    Poor

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Poor

People

  • Armaments

    Acceptable

  • Political Donations

    Poor

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Poor

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