Is Method laundry detergent ethical and sustainable?
Unfortunately, Method has a below-benchmark score within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Laundry Detergents sector as it does not meet the minimum ethical benchmark.
Because Method has a low score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Laundry Detergents Ethical Ratings Table, it regrettably cannot be considered an ethical laundry detergent brand. As a result, Method is not yet eligible for Ethical Accreditation.
Would you like to find out how other laundry detergent brands rank against Method within the Ethical Laundry Detergents sector? Have a look at the Laundry Detergents Ethical Ratings Table. From The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can find out more about the criteria our top-rated brands have fulfilled to achieve a top rating.
The GOOD Shopping Guide encourages all brands to begin introducing more ethical and sustainable practices, taking inspiration from our top-rated brands.
What does Method receive a top rating for?
Method is awarded a top score in the categories of Armaments and Fossil Fuels due to its lack of negative records relating to these industries.
What does Method receive a bottom rating for?
SC Johnson & Son, Method’s parent company, has been linked to animal testing and range of other unethical practices, resulting in bottom ratings for Animal Welfare and Public Record Criticisms.
What can Method do to improve its score?
The below benchmark score that Method receives on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Laundry Detergents Ethical Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.
Even though Method’s score does not reach the minimum ethical benchmark in the Ethical Laundry Detergents sector, The GOOD Shopping Guide still suggests that it applies for Ethical Accreditation. Once we have received Method’s application, we will offer it some tips on how to become a more ethical laundry detergent brand.
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.
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Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
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Environmental Report
Acceptable
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Toxic Chemicals Policy
Poor
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
-
Packaging
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Irresponsible Marketing
Poor
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
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