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TalkTalk

Is TalkTalk ethical and sustainable? 

TalkTalk, a mobile phone network owned by Penta Capital LLP/Toscafund Asset Management LLP, is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s well-rated ethical brands. The brand receives a good score in our Ethical Mobile Phones Networks Rating Table and therefore passes our Ethical Benchmark as an ethical brand.

In which areas does TalkTalk perform well? 

TalkTalk performs well across several categories of our research.

TalkTalk was not found to invest in nuclear industries nor to be involved in the defence industry, resulting in a top rating for Armaments. TalkTalk also scores well for Public Record Criticisms, as it has not been publicly criticised for unethical practices in recent years.

How can TalkTalk brand improve its ethical rating?

The Good Shopping Guide score results from multiple ethical criteria, and TalkTalk’s score has been calculated from an amalgamation of these criteria.

To improve its score further, TalkTalk should consider improving its public sustainability information and commitments, as it currently receives a bottom rating in the Environmental Report criterion.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

73
67

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Poor

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

  • Human Rights

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Acceptable

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