How ethical is Planet Organic?
Planet Organic is a brand of pasta and grains which has a good score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Pasta, Pulses & Rice Ratings Table.
With a high GSG score, Planet Organic can be considered an ethical brand. Planet Organic hasn’t yet applied for Ethical Accreditation, but its high score would mean that if it did, it would be able to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark on its products.
We encourage other companies in the Ethical Pasta, Pulses & Rice sector to follow Planet Organic’s example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.
What does Planet Organic do?
Planet Organic is an online organic supermarket which has stores across London as well as an online marketplace. The first store was opened in 1995 in Bayswater with a mission to push organic foods into the mainstream.
In which areas does Planet Organic perform well?
Planet Organic performs well for its Environmental Report as it has an About Us page with information about its ethos and its achievements. The brand also gets a top score for our GM and Organic criteria, as all of its products are GMO free and many are certified by The Soil Association.
Overall we were very impressed with Planet Organic’s clear ethos, producing products that are organic and with a clear focus on its environmental mission, so the brand has been awarded our Ethical Innovator criterion. Find out more about our ethical criteria.
What can Planet Organic do to improve its score?
The above benchmark score that Planet Organic is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Pasta, Pulses & Rice Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.
As Planet Organic already receives a top score in the Ethical Pasta, Pulses & Rice sector, The Good Shopping Guide encourages it to get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation. After sending in its application, Planet Organic will be offered the use of The Good Shopping Guide Ethical Mark.
Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? If accredited by The Good Shopping Guide, brands can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable supplier. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
-
Ethical Innovator
Good
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