Sony

How ethical is Sony?

Sony, a mobile phone owned by Sony Corporation 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 Sony perform poorly?

Sony receives a bottom rating for the Eco Labels category, as it does not have any mobile phones carrying any environmental certifications.

Additionally, over the past few years, Sony has been accused of several human rights concerns. This includes allegations of workers’ rights abuses and exploitation of the Uyghur peoples. These incidents, among many others, led to a low Human Rights score for Sony.

In which areas does Sony perform well?

Sony receives a top rating in the Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels and Armaments categories, due to a lack of negative records.

How can the Sony brand improve its Ethical Rating?

The Good Shopping Guide’s score results from 15 ethical criteria in relation to Sony. To reach our Ethical Benchmark and qualify for our Ethical Accreditation, Sony has several issues to deal with, including its Human Rights abuses and the welfare of its workers.

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