Samsung

Is Samsung an ethical washing machine brand? 

Owned by the popular South Korean electronics company of the same name, Samsung has a below benchmark score on the Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.

Despite its popularity, Samsung is not currently eligible for Ethical Accreditation.  Despite its low score, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages Samsung to get in touch with us and apply. When we receive its application, The Good Shopping Guide will provide Samsung with some personalised advice on how to improve its score further.

Do you want to find out how Samsung compares against other popular brands within the Ethical Washing Machines sector? Visit The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.  From our Ratings Table you can learn more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have fulfilled in order to meet our minimum ethical benchmark.

The Good Shopping Guide encourages all below benchmark brands to begin introducing more ethical and sustainable policies in order to meet our minimum ethical benchmark.

Does Samsung have an Environmental Report?

Samsung has a recent Sustainability Report. Within its report, Samsung shares its targets on renewable energy, recycling and electric vehicles. Samsung also demonstrates evidence of progress on previous targets.

As a result, Samsung receives a top rating for our Environmental Report category.

Why does Samsung receive a bottom rating for Fossil Fuels? 

Unfortunately, Samsung Engineering is involved in several fossil fuel projects. Samsung recently won a $680m contract from Shell for the construction of an onshore gas plant in Malaysia. The onshore gas plant will be able to process up to 800 million cubic feet of gas per day.

What can Samsung do to improve its score? 

Samsung’s below benchmark rating on The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table is the outcome of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

As it has a bottom score in the Ethical Washing Machines sector, The Good Shopping Guide recommends that Samsung gets in touch to apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Samsung some advice on how to raise its score on the Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The Good Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands within the Ethical Washing Machines sector have been awarded with our ethical certification.

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