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Zaytoun

How ethical is Zaytoun?

Zaytoun is a brand of cooking oil which has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cooking Oil 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 Cooking Oil sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.

What does Zaytoun do?

Zaytoun is a social enterprise inspired by a love of Palestinian culture, communities and cuisine. It supports Palestinian farmers through fair trade and 100% of its profits are reinvested into delivering this mission.

In which areas does Zaytoun perform well?

Zaytoun performs well for our criteria relating to its Environmental Report and Organic ingredients. For its clear ethos with a focus on being fair trade and organic, Zaytoun is also awarded our Ethical Innovator criterion.

The above benchmark score that Zaytoun is awarded on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Cooking Oil Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria. Find out more about how we rate.

What can Zaytoun do to improve its ethical score?

Zaytoun is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Zaytoun 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

0

GSG score

94
80

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Genetic Modification

    Acceptable

  • Organic

    Good

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Good

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Political Donations

    Good

  • Fairtrade

    Good

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Good

  • Ethical Innovator

    Good

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