Samsung

Is Samsung an ethical cooker brand?

Owned by the popular South Korean company of the same name, Samsung is a below-benchmark brand within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cookers sector.

Do you want to see how other well-known brands compare against Samsung in the Ethical Cookers sector? Have a look at The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Cookers Ethical Ratings Table. From our Ratings Table, you can learn more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have met to reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

All below-benchmark brands are encouraged by The GOOD Shopping Guide to follow in the footsteps of our top-rated brands and introduce more sustainable policies.

In which categories does Samsung perform well?

Samsung has a recent Sustainability Report which contains targets for improving its environmental record, resulting in a top rating for Environmental Report.

In which categories does Samsung perform poorly?

Samsung Group has contributed over a million dollars in recent U.S. election cycles, resulting in a bottom rating for Political Donations.

The brand also receives a low rating for Fossil Fuels and Armaments, due to its links to these controversial industries.

What can Samsung do to improve its score? 

The below-benchmark score that Samsung receives within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cookers sector is the result of a calculation of multiple ethical criteria. To attain a higher score and become a more ethical business, we recommend Samsung ceases its involvement in political donations, fossil fuels, and armaments.

Did you know that your Cooker brand may benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Our brands that have received Ethical Accreditation can proudly display our Ethical Mark, highlighting to consumers that its products are ethical and sustainable. The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Cookers sector have achieved our ethics and sustainability certification.

Want more information? Contact us or complete a rapid initial ethics and sustainability assessment form.