Is Solait an ethical sun protection brand?
Solait, a sun cream brand owned by Superdrug Stores (which is part of Hutchison Holdings Ltd), is a low-scoring brand within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Sun Protection.
Do you want to find out how Solait compares against other popular brands within the Ethical Sun Protection sector? Have a look at the Sun Protection Ethical Ratings Table. The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Table can help you to find out more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have met to reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark.
What does Solait receive a top rating for?
Solait has received certification from The Vegan Society and Cruelty Free International for its vegan and cruelty-free sun cream, awarding it with a top score in our Vegetarian/Vegan and Animal Welfare categories.
What does Solait receive a bottom rating for?
Unfortunately, Solait does not yet produce organic sun cream. As a result, it receives a bottom rating for our Organic category.
Additionally, Solait receives a bottom rating for Public Record Criticisms, due to the controversies that Superdrug and its parent company, CK Hutchison, have been involved in. This includes allegations of unsustainable palm oil consumption and labour rights abuses.
What can Solait do to improve its score?
Solait should implement more ethical and sustainable policies and practices in order to increase its score.
Were you aware that your Sun Protection brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Our top-rated brands which have received our ethics and sustainability certification can proudly display our Ethical Mark, highlighting to consumers that their products are ethical and sustainable. The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Sun Protection sector have met our minimum Ethical Benchmark. If you would like some more information, contact us or fill out a rapid initial assessment form.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Poor
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan Verified
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Irresponsible Marketing
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating