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Method

Does Method produce ethical washing up liquid? 

Within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Washing Up Liquid sector, Method has a below-benchmark score as it does not currently meet the minimum ethical benchmark.

Since Method has a low score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table, it regrettably cannot be classed as an ethical brand. As a result, Method is not yet eligible for Ethical Accreditation.  Despite this, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages Method to get in touch and apply. Once we have received Method’s application, we will offer it some advice on how to become a more ethical and sustainable brand.

Are you interested in seeing how other washing up liquid brands rate against Method within the Ethical Washing Up Liquid sector? Visit the Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table.  From The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can learn about the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled to achieve a top rating.

The Good Shopping Guide encourages all brands to take inspiration from our top-rated brands and begin introducing more ethical and sustainable practices.

What does Method receive a top rating for?

Because of its lack of negative ratings, Method receives a top score in the categories of Armaments, Nuclear Power and Fossil Fuels.

Why does Method have a bottom rating for our  Political Donations category? 

SC Johnson & Son, Method’s parent company has donated over $1.7 million within recent election cycles. As this amount is above our threshold for a top or middle rating, Method receives a bottom score in this category.

What can Method do to improve its score? 

Method’s below benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Up Liquid Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

Although Method’s current score does not yet reach the minimum ethical benchmark in the Ethical Washing Up Liquid sector, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages it to apply for Ethical Accreditation. When we have received Method’s application, we will offer it some advice on how to become a more ethical and sustainable washing up liquid 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.

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

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

33
80

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Acceptable

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Toxic Chemicals Policy

    Acceptable

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Poor

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Verified

    Poor

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Poor

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Poor

= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating