Raven Botanicals

How ethical is Raven Botanicals?

Raven Botanicals, a sustainable skincare brand based in Scotland, is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s top-rated ethical brands and is featured on our list of the Top 200 Ethical Businesses.

The brand receives a high Good Shopping Guide ethical score in our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table and therefore successfully passes our ethical benchmark.

We encourage other companies in the Skincare sector to follow Raven Botanicals’ example and adopt more ethical policies and practices.

In what areas does Raven Botanicals perform well? 

Raven Botanicals receives a top rating in the vast majority of our research categories, which is reflected in the company’s impressive GSG score. This includes receiving full marks in the Animals and People sections of the assessment.

All products by Raven Botanicals are 100% cruelty-free, verified by the company’s Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certification. Additonally, Raven’s products are either vegetarian or vegan friendly, making them the ideal choice for plant-based consumers. Raven therefore receives a top rating for the Animal Welfare and Vegetarian/Vegan criteria.

Raven was also awarded a top rating in the Environmental Report category, due to its detailed sustainability policy and commitment to environmental progress.

What makes Raven Botanicals so sustainable? 

Raven Botanicals’ ethical and sustainable commitments extend beyond typical expectations. The brand prioritises being a business with a positive social and environmental impact throughout its business policies and practices.

When it comes to the environment, Raven ensures its products adhere to high standards of sustainability. All Raven products are completely palm oil free, made with locally sourced ingredients and come in recyclable packaging.

Moreover, Raven Botanicals is involved in several charitable initiatives. The company partners with Ecologi to plant a tree for each product sold, contributing to reforestation efforts. Raven also makes regular product donations to Women’s Aid, a UK-based charity that focuses on ensuring the safety of women and children.

How did Raven Botanicals attain Ethical Accreditation?

Raven Botanicals has attained Ethical Accreditation from The Good Shopping Guide. This involved an application process and a full review of the brand’s ethical policies and practices. Raven Botanicals is subject to an annual review to ensure this brand maintains high ethical standards.

As a result, Raven Botanicals is permitted to use our Good Shopping Guide Ethical logo, which certifies the brand’s ethical status and allows consumers to recognise Raven as an ethical brand.

Visit our ratings tables to see which brands have achieved The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Accreditation. To find out more about how it works, please get in touch or complete a Free Initial Assessment Form.

Explore Raven Botanicals’ skincare products on the company website.