How ethical is Vax?
Vax is an appliance brand which was developed in 1977 by Alan Brazier, who developed a prototype machine which was suitable for domestic use but capable of industrial feats such as washing carpets and handling spillage or flooding.
Vax has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Vacuum Cleaners Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved. This is important because it provides additional warranty on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.
Read more about the issues facing the Ethical Vacuum Cleaners sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.
In which areas does Vax perform well?
Vax performs well across all of our criteria, especially for those relating to its Environmental Report and Code of Conduct. Parent company, Techtronic Industries, has an ESG Report 2021 which includes goals and progress, and a robust Code of Conduct.
The above benchmark score that Vax is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Vacuum Cleaners Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.
What can Vax do to improve its ethical score?
Vax is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Vax would join the certified ethical brands leading the way in progressive and sustainable practices and be permitted to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark in its communications.
If you’re interested in learning more about achieving Ethical Accreditation for your brand, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.
Ethical performance in category
GSG score
GSG category benchmark
Ethical Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
-
Fossil Fuels
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Code of Conduct
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
-
Human Rights
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Poor
-
Other Criticisms
Good
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