Samsung

How ethical is Samsung?

Samsung, a mobile phone brand (owned by the parent company of the same name, Samsung) is given a low Ethical Rating by The Good Shopping Guide. Unfortunately, this brand receives a low Good Shopping Guide Ethical Score in our Ethical Mobile Phones Ratings Table and has therefore not yet met our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

In which areas does Samsung perform poorly? 

There have been numerous Human Rights infringement criticisms launched against Samsung over the years. For these, Samsung receives a low score.

Additionally, due to its links to the Nuclear Power and Armaments industries, the brand receives a bottom and middle rating in these categories, respectively.

In which areas does Samsung perform well?

When it comes to our Environmental criteria, Samsung has been awarded several certifications and eco-labels, including EPEAT (a registry of businesses whose products have been manufactured with a certain degree of environmental consciousness), Energy Star, UL ECOLABEL and an EU ECOLABEL.

This means that Samsung receives a top rating for Eco Labels.

How can the Samsung brand improve its Ethical Rating? 

The Good Shopping Guide’s score results from 15 ethical criteria in relation to Samsung. To reach our Ethical Benchmark and qualify for our Ethical Accreditation, Samsung has several issues to deal with, including its Human Rights violations and involvement in the Nuclear Power and Armaments industries.

If your mobile phone brand values ethics and sustainability, why not check out The Good Shopping Guide‘s Ethical Accreditation? Increase customer and investor confidence and stand out from the greenwash.