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Russell Hobbs

Are Russell Hobbs kettles ethical and sustainable? 

Unfortunately, Russell Hobbs has a below-benchmark score within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Kettles sector.

Because Russell Hobbs does not meet the minimum ethical benchmark on The Good Shopping Guide’s Kettles Ethical Ratings Table, it regrettably cannot be classed as an ethical kettle brand.

Would you like to find out how other kettle brands rank against Russell Hobbs within the Ethical Kettles sector? Have a look at the Kettles Ethical Ratings Table.  From The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables, you can gain further insight into the criteria that a brand must fulfil to reach our minimum ethical benchmark.

The GOOD Shopping Guide encourages all brands to begin introducing more ethical and sustainable practices like our top-rated brands.

What does Russel Hobbs receive a top rating for?

Due to its lack of negative ratings, Russell Hobbs receives a top score in the categories of Armaments and Fossil Fuels.

Why does Russell Hobbs have a middle rating for its Code of Conduct? 

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Russel Hobbs’ parent company has a Code of Conduct. However, it does not mention any specific limits on working hours and allows child labour to conform to local laws.

What can Russell Hobbs do to improve its score? 

The below benchmark score that Russell Hobbs receives on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Kettles Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of a consideration of multiple ethical criteria.

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Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

64
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Acceptable

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Code of Conduct

    Acceptable

  • Political Donations

    Poor

  • Human Rights

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Acceptable

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