Soft Drinks: Ethical Comparison Ratings Table
Some of the world’s largest corporations are soft drink manufacturers. And their products are hugely popular, with approximately 13.52 billion litres consumed in the UK alone in 2020! Find out more about the unethical practices of big brands like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, and how you can choose soft drinks that don’t harm animals, people or the environment.
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Soft Drinks: Ethical Comparison Ratings Table

GUTsy Captain
GUTsy Captain Ethical Rating
Parent company: Asteriscos & Reticências, S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Whole Earth
Whole Earth Ethical Rating
Parent company: Ecotone
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Good
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Britvic
Britvic Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Fruit Shoot
Fruit Shoot Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

J2O
J2O Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Purdey’s
Purdey’s Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Robinsons
Robinsons Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Tango
Tango Ethical Rating
Parent company: Britvic Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Remedy
Remedy Ethical Rating
Parent company: Remedy Drinks International Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru Ethical Rating
Parent company: A.G. Barr Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

MOJU
MOJU Ethical Rating
Parent company: MOJU Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Rubicon
Rubicon Ethical Rating
Parent company: A.G. Barr Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Fentimans
Fentimans Ethical Rating
Parent company: Fentimans Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Firefly
Firefly Ethical Rating
Parent company: Purity Soft Drinks Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Juice Burst
Juice Burst Ethical Rating
Parent company: Purity Soft Drinks Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Libby’s
Libby’s Ethical Rating
Parent company: Tequesta Food L.L.C.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Vimto
Vimto Ethical Rating
Parent company: Nichols Plc
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Good
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Bottlegreen
Bottlegreen Ethical Rating
Parent company: SHS Group Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Acceptable
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Shloer
Shloer Ethical Rating
Parent company: SHS Group Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Good
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Acceptable
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Red Bull
Red Bull Ethical Rating
Parent company: Red Bull GmbH
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Acceptable
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Appletiser
Appletiser Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Fanta
Fanta Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Innocent
Innocent Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Lilt
Lilt Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Oasis
Oasis Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Powerade
Powerade Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Schweppes
Schweppes Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Sprite
Sprite Ethical Rating
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Company
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Monster
Monster Ethical Rating
Parent company: Monster Beverage Corporation
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Poor
-
Genetic Modification
Acceptable
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Good
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Acceptable
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

7Up
7Up Ethical Rating
Parent company: PepsiCo Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Copella
Copella Ethical Rating
Parent company: PepsiCo Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Pepsi
Pepsi Ethical Rating
Parent company: PepsiCo Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

San Pellegrino
San Pellegrino Ethical Rating
Parent company: Nestlé S.A.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Good
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Tropicana
Tropicana Ethical Rating
Parent company: PepsiCo Inc.
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Good
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Lucozade
Lucozade Ethical Rating
Parent company: Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
-
Public Record Criticisms+
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating

Ribena
Ribena Ethical Rating
Parent company: Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating
Environment
-
Environmental Report
Good
-
Genetic Modification
Poor
-
Organic
Poor
-
Nuclear Power
Good
Animal
-
Animal Welfare
Poor
-
Vegetarian/Vegan
Poor
People
-
Armaments
Good
-
Political Donations
Poor
Other
-
Ethical Accreditation
Acceptable
-
Public Record Criticisms
Poor
= GSG Top Rating = GSG Middle Rating = GSG Bottom Rating