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Whirlpool

Is Whirlpool an ethical cooker brand?

Owned by Koc Holding, Whirlpool is a below-benchmark brand. Because of its low score, it cannot yet be classed as an ethical brand within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cookers sector.

Would you like to find out how Whirlpool ranks within the Ethical Cookers sector compared to other brands? Have a look at the Cookers Ethical Ratings Table. The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ratings Table can teach you more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have needed to fulfil to reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

All brands are strongly encouraged by The GOOD Shopping Guide to follow the example set by our top-rated brands and introduce more sustainable policies.

What does Whirlpool have a high score for?

Whirlpool receives a top score for our Environmental Report category.

Koc Holding has a recent Sustainability Report which contains emissions targets and information on how it plans to reach them. The report also contains evidence of progress on its previous targets.

Why does Whirlpool receive a bottom rating for Armaments?

Koc Holding and its subsidiaries is increasing its investment in the defence sector, producing armoured vehicles for the Romanian Ministry of National Defense.

What can Whirlpool do to improve its score? 

Whirlpool’s below benchmark score within The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cookers sector is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

Did you know that your Cooker brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Our Accredited brands proudly display our Ethical Mark which highlights to consumers that its products are ethical and sustainable. Our Ratings Tables can show you which other brands within the Ethical Cookers sector have achieved our ethics and sustainability certification.

Want more information? Contact us or complete a rapid initial ethical and sustainability assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

59
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Poor

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Acceptable

  • Code of Conduct

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

  • Human Rights

    Acceptable

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Acceptable

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