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Zanussi

Does Zanussi produce eco-friendly fridge-freezers?

Owned by Electrolux, a Swedish home appliance company, Zanussi has a below-benchmark score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.

Although it does not currently meet our minimum ethical benchmark, The Good Shopping Guide still encourages Zanussi to get in touch and apply for Ethical Accreditation.  After we have received its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Zanussi an assessment and some personalised advice on how it can become a more ethical and suitable brand.

Do you want to see how other brands compare against Zanussi within the Ethical Washing Machines sector? Have a look at The Good Shopping Guide’s Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.  Our Ratings Table will help you to find out more about the criteria that a brand has to fulfil in order to reach our minimum ethical benchmark.

The Good Shopping Guide recommends that all below-benchmark brands adopt more ethical and sustainable practices to reach our minimum ethical benchmark.

Does Zanussi have an Environmental Report?

Zanussi is awarded with a top score for The Good Shopping Guide’s Environmental Report category.

Electrolux, Zanussi’s parent brand has a recent Sustainability Report. The report details the brand’s targets for 2025, including a reduction in CO2 emissions, water and energy. Additionally, the report shares its progress on previous goals.

Why does Zanussi have a middle rating for Political Donations? 

Within recent election cycles, Zanussi has donated over $27k. As this is above our threshold for a top rating, Zanussi receives a middle score.

What can Zanussi do to improve its score? 

Zanussi’s below benchmark score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Washing Machines sector is the result of a consideration of multiple ethical criteria.

As it has a bottom score in the Ethical Washing Machines sector, The Good Shopping Guide recommends that Zanussi contacts us to apply for Ethical Accreditation. After receiving its application, The Good Shopping Guide will offer Zanussi some personalised advice on how to raise its score on the  Washing Machines Ethical Ratings Table.

Are you curious about how obtaining Ethical Accreditation could be beneficial for your brand? Accredited brands can display The Good Shopping Guide mark, showcasing to consumers that it can be trusted as an ethical and sustainable brand. Visit our Ratings Tables to learn about which brands have been awarded with our ethical certification.

Would you like more information? Please get in touch or fill out a Free Initial Assessment form.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

67
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Code of Conduct

    Acceptable

  • Political Donations

    Acceptable

  • Human Rights

    Acceptable

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Other Criticisms

    Acceptable

= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating