Ethical Chocolate
Which Chocolate brands are the most ethical and sustainable? For the answer, see our Ethical Chocolate Ratings Table to compare brands’ ethical scores.
The importance of buying ethical chocolate
There’s no doubt about it, the Great British Public love chocolate. According to Divine, the UK ranks as the 7th largest chocolate consumer in the world. Given the popularity of this sweet treat, it is all the more important to know which ethical chocolate brands in the UK you can trust.
Our ethical comparison ratings table shows you the best and the worst chocolate brands for their performance on a range of ethical issues. Choose from some of the ethical chocolate brands listed in the green section of our table. Buy from brands that have received our Ethical Accreditation and those offering Fairtrade chocolate in particular. The GOOD Shopping Guide has been independently researching and rating brands on their ethical and sustainability credentials since 2001. To find out more, visit our History of Ethical Shopping page.
Our research: human rights and chocolate brands
Our latest research found that many leading chocolate brands are still working with suppliers linked to human rights issues and child labour. This is why it’s so important to purchase sustainable chocolate from ethical sources.
The chocolate industry is riddled with human rights issues, including unfair pay, child labour, and even slavery. The chocolate supply chain spans dozens of countries, and the majority of cocoa production occurs in countries where many people live in absolute poverty and are exploited for cheap labour. According to the Fairtrade Foundation, the average cocoa farmer is paid just 75p a day, even less than the cost of a chocolate bar. The UK’s Modern Slavery Act requires larger businesses to report on steps taken to address forced labour in their supply chains, including cocoa sourcing.
The scores in our Ethical Chocolate Ratings Table illustrate just how wide the gap is between the best and worst performers. The top-rated brands score strongly across Fairtrade certification, organic ingredients, animal welfare, and environmental reporting. The lowest-rated brands, many of them owned by the same handful of large corporations, fall short across almost every assessed category. The data makes it straightforward to choose wisely.
Child labour and chocolate
Did you know that your favourite chocolate bar could be made using child labour? 70% of the world’s cocoa is produced in West Africa, in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Unfortunately, these countries have a reputation for using child labour in cocoa production. A 2020 research paper by The University of Chicago found that 1.56 million children in Ghana and Ivory Coast are working in the cocoa industry. Labouring at a young age means these children are denied an education and a childhood.
In 2021, The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre reported on the stories of eight children who were used as child slaves on cocoa plantations in the Ivory Coast. A lawsuit was filed against several brands which ‘knowingly profited’ from this exploitation. The companies involved in this case include Nestlé, Mars, Hershey, and Mondelez. These parent companies own many popular chocolate brands, including Cadbury’s, Milka, Aero, Galaxy, and Hershey’s. Unsurprisingly, all of these brands are listed in the red section of our Ethical Chocolate table.
On the bright side, we found many ethical chocolate companies that have a clean record on human rights issues. To identify these brands, look for companies that have received a top rating for Public Record Criticisms. This shows that they have not received any criticism in the public domain for worker exploitation or any other ethical issues, such as poor environmental practices.
How you can help: Choose Fairtrade chocolate to become a more ethical chocolate consumer
The good news is that there are many ethical chocolate companies addressing some of the ethical issues within the industry. Many brands sell Fairtrade chocolate. Paying a premium price for Fairtrade products improves the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. The Fairtrade initiative also reduces the likelihood of child labour.
If you are concerned about the risk of purchasing chocolate made by children working in exploitative conditions, why not buy Fairtrade chocolate!
Fairtrade chocolate is made with stricter labour standards than most other chocolate. The Fairtrade Foundation requires cocoa companies to pay their farmers liveable wages. This includes a premium price which cocoa farmers can use to improve their livelihoods. Many farmers invest this money in education and healthcare for their families. Fairtrade premium prices can help lift whole families out of the poverty trap.
Moreover, Fairtrade chocolate prohibits the use of child labour, which provides a better guarantee that your chocolate is not being made by children. The scheme is not perfect. Fairtrade cannot always monitor every supplier. However, consumers are still much less likely to be contributing to human rights issues when you buy Fairtrade chocolate.
Vegan chocolate, organic chocolate and animal welfare
Of course, the dairy industry comes with its own set of ethical concerns. Buying vegan chocolate reduces the environmental pressures and impact to animal welfare caused by chocolate production. Did you know also that pure, high quality chocolate should be dairy-free anyway? Traditional chocolate is made from cocoa powder, cocoa butter and sugar for sweetness. So check the packet of any ethical chocolate brand to see the Vegan logo. Don’t let your treat contribute to animal cruelty or intensive farming! Look also for the Rainforest Alliance certification, which covers both environmental and labour standards in cocoa production.
Organic chocolate is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. All of these agrochemicals can harm the environment, wildlife and the chocolate farmers. (Some of these workers can be children.) Buying palm oil free chocolate and organic chocolate, independently certified by a recognised body, is a good way to reduce harmful farming practices, protect vulnerable species and support vulnerable workers.
We recommend buying from Alter Eco and Seed & Bean; both brands score very highly on our Ethical Chocolate Ratings Table and have gained Ethical Accreditation. Many of the same concerns about cocoa sourcing apply to biscuits. Our Ethical Biscuits comparison table applies the same independent ratings methodology to biscuit brands that share many of the same parent companies.
See our Ethical Chocolate Ratings Table to compare brands.
The Good Shopping Guide has researched and rated the following brands. Click on the brand names to find out more information about your favourite chocolate brands and their business ethics and sustainability policies:
Alter Eco, Seed & Bean, Chocolate and Love, Divine, Plamil, Wunder Workshop, Booja-Booja, Equal Exchange, Raw Living, Guylian, Tony’s Chocolonely, Montezuma’s, Lindt, Ritter Sport, Bounty, Cadburys, Daim Bar, Ferrero Rocher, Galaxy, Green & Black’s, Kinder, M & M’s, Maltesers, Mars Bar, Milka, MilkyWay, Reese’s, Snickers, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Thorntons, Toblerone, Twix, Aero, KitKat, Quality Street and Smarties.
Why is it important to buy ethical chocolate?
The UK ranks as the seventh largest chocolate consumer in the world, making it vital that shoppers consider the ethical and environmental impact of their purchases. The chocolate industry is associated with a wide range of ethical concerns, including unfair pay, child labour, and environmental damage. Many leading brands are owned by large corporations with poor records across animal welfare, political donations, and public criticisms. The Good Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table assesses brands across environmental, animal, and people criteria, helping consumers identify which companies operate responsibly and which to avoid.
Is child labour a problem in the chocolate industry?
Child labour remains a serious and widespread problem in chocolate production. Around 70% of the world’s cocoa is grown in West Africa, particularly in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, where research published in 2020 by the University of Chicago found that 1.56 million children were working in the cocoa industry. Working at a young age deprives children of their education and childhood. In 2021, The Guardian reported on eight children used as slaves on cocoa plantations in the Ivory Coast, and a lawsuit was filed against several major brands for knowingly profiting from this exploitation, including those owned by Nestlé, Mars, Hershey, and Mondelez. Consumers concerned about child labour should prioritise brands that score highly in The Good Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table.
What is Fairtrade chocolate and why does it matter?
Fairtrade chocolate is made with cocoa that has been purchased under stricter labour and trade standards than conventional chocolate. The average cocoa farmer earns just 75p a day, less than the price of a chocolate bar, and Fairtrade schemes are designed to address this injustice by requiring companies to pay liveable wages and a premium that farmers can invest in education, healthcare, and their communities. Fairtrade certification also prohibits child labour, providing greater assurance that your chocolate has not been produced by exploited workers. While the scheme cannot monitor every supplier at all times, consumers are significantly less likely to be contributing to human rights abuses when they choose Fairtrade chocolate.
Is organic or vegan chocolate a more ethical choice?
Organic chocolate is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, all of which can harm the environment, wildlife, and the agricultural workers, sometimes children, who handle them. Buying organic chocolate reduces demand for harmful farming chemicals and supports more sustainable agricultural practices. Vegan chocolate removes the ethical concerns associated with the dairy industry, including animal welfare issues and the significant environmental pressures of intensive dairy farming. Many consumers are surprised to learn that traditional high-quality chocolate (made from cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and sugar) is naturally dairy-free. Brands that carry both organic and vegan certifications, and score highly in The Good Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, offer the most ethical choice.
Which chocolate brands should I avoid?
Many of the most familiar chocolate brands perform poorly in The Good Shopping Guide’s research. Brands owned by Mars Inc., Nestlé, and Mondelez International — including Galaxy, KitKat, and Cadbury — fall well below the ethical benchmark and receive bottom ratings for Animal Welfare, Palm Oil Free, Political Donations, and Public Record Criticisms, including a Public Record Criticisms+ flag in the most severe cases. These parent companies have been linked to child labour supply chains, animal testing, and environmental destruction. Consumers seeking ethical alternatives should look to the green section of The Good Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, where brands such as Alter Eco, Seed & Bean, and Raw Living hold Ethical Accreditation.
Is Alter Eco an ethical chocolate brand?
Alter Eco sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing strongly across all assessed categories, including its Environmental Report, Organic, Fairtrade, and Animal Welfare credentials, as well as its Brand/Product Ethics and Company Group ratings. Holding Ethical Accreditation reflects the brand’s recognised commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Seed & Bean an ethical chocolate brand?
Seed & Bean sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing strongly across all assessed categories, including its Environmental Report, Organic, Fairtrade, Palm Oil Free, and Animal Welfare credentials. Holding Ethical Accreditation reflects the brand’s recognised commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. Seed & Bean also holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector.
Is Raw Living an ethical chocolate brand?
Raw Living sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well across most assessed categories, including its Environmental Report, Organic, Palm Oil Free, and Animal Welfare credentials, though it falls short in its Fairtrade rating. Holding Ethical Accreditation reflects the brand’s recognised commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. Raw Living also holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector.
Is Chocolate and Love an ethical chocolate brand?
Chocolate and Love sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well across most assessed categories, including its Environmental Report, Organic, Fairtrade, and Animal Welfare credentials, though it receives acceptable rather than top ratings for its Palm Oil Free status. Chocolate and Love holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Chocolate and Love a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Booja-Booja an ethical chocolate brand?
Booja-Booja sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well across most assessed categories, including its Environmental Report, Organic, Palm Oil Free, and Animal Welfare credentials, though it falls short in its Fairtrade rating. Booja-Booja holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Booja-Booja a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Divine an ethical chocolate brand?
Divine sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well in areas such as its Organic, Fairtrade, and Animal Welfare credentials, though it falls short in its Palm Oil Free rating and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report and Public Record Criticisms. Divine holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Divine a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Equal Exchange an ethical chocolate brand?
Equal Exchange sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well in areas such as its Organic, Palm Oil Free, and Animal Welfare credentials, though it receives acceptable rather than top ratings for its Environmental Report, Genetic Modification, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, and Fairtrade assessments. Equal Exchange holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Equal Exchange a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Plamil an ethical chocolate brand?
Plamil sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well in areas such as its Organic, Animal Welfare, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Environmental Report and Fairtrade ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Genetic Modification assessment. Plamil holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Plamil a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Tony's Chocolonely an ethical chocolate brand?
Tony’s Chocolonely sits above the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table, performing well in areas such as its Fairtrade, Animal Welfare, and Fossil Fuels credentials, though it falls short in its Organic rating and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report, Genetic Modification, Palm Oil Free, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, and Public Record Criticisms assessments. Tony’s Chocolonely holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. As a brand without Ethical Accreditation, applying for it could offer Tony’s Chocolonely a recognised means of formally demonstrating its commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Is Montezuma's an ethical chocolate brand?
Montezuma’s falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Genetic Modification, Animal Welfare, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Organic and Fairtrade ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessments. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is NOMO an ethical chocolate brand?
NOMO falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Animal Welfare, Armaments, and Fossil Fuels credentials, though it falls short in its Environmental Report, Organic, and Fairtrade ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Genetic Modification and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessments. NOMO holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Harry Specters an ethical chocolate brand?
Harry Specters falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Animal Welfare, Armaments, and Fossil Fuels credentials, though it falls short in its Organic, Palm Oil Free, and Fairtrade ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report, Genetic Modification, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessments. Harry Specters holds Ethical Innovator Status, recognising its forward-thinking approach within the chocolate sector. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Terry's Chocolate Orange an ethical chocolate brand?
Terry’s Chocolate Orange falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Animal Welfare, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Environmental Report, Organic, Palm Oil Free, and Fairtrade ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Ritter Sport an ethical chocolate brand?
Ritter Sport falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Animal Welfare, Armaments, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Organic and Palm Oil Free ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report, Genetic Modification, and Public Record Criticisms assessments. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Guylian an ethical chocolate brand?
Guylian falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Animal Welfare, Fairtrade, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Organic, Fossil Fuels, Palm Oil Free, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, and Public Record Criticisms ratings and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Environmental Report. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Green & Black’s an ethical chocolate brand?
Green & Black’s falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Organic, and Fairtrade credentials, though it falls short in its Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category, which is reserved for brands that have attracted a particularly high volume of ethical criticisms. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Hu an ethical chocolate brand?
Hu falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Organic, and Fairtrade credentials, though it falls short in its Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Lindt an ethical chocolate brand?
Lindt falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Animal Welfare, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Thorntons an ethical chocolate brand?
Thorntons falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Animal Welfare, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Political Donations and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessments. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Ferrero Rocher an ethical chocolate brand?
Ferrero Rocher falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Animal Welfare, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Political Donations. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Kinder an ethical chocolate brand?
Kinder falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Animal Welfare, and Armaments credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Political Donations. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Bounty an ethical chocolate brand?
Bounty falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Cadbury an ethical chocolate brand?
Cadbury falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Galaxy an ethical chocolate brand?
Galaxy falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is KitKat an ethical chocolate brand?
KitKat falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Vegetarian/Vegan Verified credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Maltesers an ethical chocolate brand?
Maltesers falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Fairtrade assessment. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Daim Bar an ethical chocolate brand?
Daim Bar falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is M&M's an ethical chocolate brand?
M&M’s falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Quality Street an ethical chocolate brand?
Quality Street falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Smarties an ethical chocolate brand?
Smarties falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Toblerone an ethical chocolate brand?
Toblerone falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category — and receives acceptable rather than top marks for its Vegetarian/Vegan Verified assessment. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Aero an ethical chocolate brand?
Aero falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Hotel Chocolat an ethical chocolate brand?
Hotel Chocolat falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Mars Bar an ethical chocolate brand?
Mars Bar falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Milka an ethical chocolate brand?
Milka falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Milky Way an ethical chocolate brand?
Milky Way falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Reese's an ethical chocolate brand?
Reese’s falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Consumers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Snickers an ethical chocolate brand?
Snickers falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Shoppers seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
Is Twix an ethical chocolate brand?
Twix falls below the benchmark on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table. The brand performs well in areas such as its Environmental Report, Armaments, and Nuclear Power credentials, though it falls short in its Genetic Modification, Organic, Palm Oil Free, Animal Welfare, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, Political Donations, Fairtrade, and Public Record Criticisms ratings — including a bottom rating under the Public Record Criticisms+ category. Those seeking chocolate brands that do reach the ethical benchmark can consult The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Chocolate Ethical Ratings Table for more responsible alternatives.
How does The GOOD Shopping Guide's Ethical Accreditation complement other accreditations?
The GOOD Shopping Guide doesn’t replace existing certifications, it ensures your ethical credentials are clearly recognised so they are trusted by consumers. By appearing in our comparison tables, your brand reaches an audience that is actively seeking genuinely ethical options, while also being referenced by Google and AI search tools to enhance credibility and discoverability.
How is The GOOD Shopping Guide's Ethical Accreditation different from other accreditations?
Unlike many accreditations that focus mainly on compliance or internal audits, The GOOD Shopping Guide provides scored, research-led assessments across environment, people and animals. Our tables are consumer-facing and freely accessible, making it easy for shoppers and AI tools to compare brands based on verified performance, not just promises.
How does The GOOD Shopping Guide choose who is eligible for accreditation?
The GOOD Shopping Guide audits brands for their ethical impact across a variety of criteria in the human, animal and environment categories. We research the records of brands and their parent companies, and rate them across those criteria. If they are found to be above our benchmark, they are eligible to apply for Ethical Accreditation.
How can I apply for Ethical Accreditation?
You can apply for Ethical Accreditation if your brand is assessed as above our benchmark. Click on this link to fill out our online form, and our researchers will assess your brand’s viability for Ethical Accreditation.