We are very pleased to announce that after a careful examination of the brand’s policies and practices, Golden Hooves has obtained The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Accreditation!

Gaining accreditation demonstrates the brand’s dedication to sustainable and ethical dairy farming, and it’s clear that this is a very firm focus for the brand owned by First Milk.

In a world where customers are more aware of the effects of their choices on the environment and animal welfare, Golden Hooves stands out for its dedication to making a difference.  The brand promotes regenerative farming, biodiversity preservation, and carbon sequestration whilst upholding the greatest standards of animal welfare – it is not simply another cheese company.

Regenerative farming is one of the cornerstones of the Golden Hooves mission.  Its farming methods actively repair the health of the soil and stop the loss of biodiversity.  It is also keen to get more people to join the discourse about regeneration, since the dietary choices of consumers have a huge impact on the environment.  Golden Hooves hopes to spark a positive change that spreads throughout the food business by offering consumers an ethical and environmentally friendly option in the dairy aisle, identifying itself as a brand that cares about the welfare of the earth, rather than simply profit.

Another primary focus for Golden Hooves is animal welfare, as demonstrated by its extensive Animal Care Policy.  Parent company First Milk ensures that all members have a Red Tractor Dairy certification, confirmed by unbiased auditing that confirms adherence to stringent requirements for animal care, including the Five Freedoms.  These requirements cover everything from secure housing and handling, to suitable feeding, watering, and medical attention for the animals.

Golden Hooves is a great example of ethical and sustainable farming methods.  It’s devotion to carbon sequestration, biodiversity preservation, and regenerative farming distinguishes them as a brand that genuinely cares about the environment.  Golden Hooves has established itself as a brand which is good for the planet, people and animals, which has been verified through successful Ethical Accreditation from The Good Shopping Guide.

We can choose to buy brands like Golden Hooves to advance the cause of a more humane and sustainable future.  Visit the Golden Hooves website to find out where you can buy its cheese, and visit its brand page to read more about our research findings.

Ethical & Organic Baby Food

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

The baby food market: Big money, little tummies

If you have a baby, you probably write ‘baby food’ on your shopping list at least once a week. (And nappies. Of course.) Feeding your baby is top priority. Every parent or carer wants to provide their baby with the most natural care and nutrition possible. And baby food brands have noticed this. Baby food is big business and greenwashing is everywhere. So from organic baby food to formula, here’s your Good Shopping Guide to the most ethical baby food out there.

The market for baby food includes everything from baby formula, to rusks and wafers, to quick-and-easy baby food pouches, to baby purees easy for tiny tummies to digest. The UK baby food business generated over £1.4 billion in 2020, and is expected to expand steadily to around £1.7 billion by 2025. But with several high profile cases of misinformation and irresponsible marketing, it’s a challenge for the mindful shopper to find ethical baby food brands. Check out our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to buy from brands who produce organic baby food, organic baby formula and score well for the Environment, Animal and People.

Is baby formula healthy?

In the UK, the NHS has long advised and supported parents/carers to feed their babies with breastmilk. Where breastfeeding is not possible, baby formula can be used instead with guidance from your GP or midwife. The Good Shopping Guide believes that no one should feel ashamed or confused about feeding their baby. Please speak to your GP or midwife if you have any questions about giving your baby breastmilk or baby formula.

Some babies may start to be weaned from breastmilk or baby formula when they are around six months old. (Though parents or carers can continue to feed their babies with milk beyond six months.) Please speak to your GP, midwife or breastfeeding specialist if you have any questions about how to wean your baby.

The WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes was created in 1981. This Code was written up in response to marketing tactics used by baby food and baby formula producers. The Code offers numerous rules to support breastfeeding, including solid foods being labelled as suitable only from six months.

The Nestlé baby formula controversy: Aggressive marketing practices

In the 1970s and 80s there were several famous protests, court challenges, books published and boycotts against Nestlé and other baby formula brands. The boycotts challenged these brands on their aggressive marketing to poor parents. (In poorer nations, using baby formula had serious health repercussions for newborns.) This was a significant moment in ethical consumerism and public awareness of international markets. These protests still have an effect on shoppers today, as we consider how our buying habits have global reverberations.

Nestlé still consistently scores low in our ethical comparison ratings tables in all three of our criteria, Environment, Animals and People. Mindful shoppers and parents/carers who want ethical baby food or ethical baby formula should be aware of this brand’s activity.

IBFAN expressed concern about a conflict of interest in a 2021 press release. Controversial baby food producer Danone partnered with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. This posed some serious ethical questions.

Baby food pouch packaging: Convenience or landfill problem?

Every parent or carer knows the rush. You have to leave the house, so one kid starts screaming because they’re hungry, one ‘doesn’t like carrots anymore’, and one has started unpacking their lunch box on the front step. Baby food in pouches is the answer for busy parents and carers. Baby food in pouches can be eaten on the go, babies can eat from them easily and they don’t require washing up afterwards! 

Unfortunately, these baby food pouches are not widely recyclable, and often end up in landfill where they do not biodegrade. However, parents/carers should check out Terracycle to see if your brand of baby food packaging can be recycled. 

Looking after a baby can be really hard work. If it seems too much to cut pouches out altogether, why not try buying one or two glass jars of baby food to have during the week? Little steps towards change can be so effective.

Why should I buy organic baby food?

Infants are more susceptible to toxins (such as pesticide residues) than adults are. This is one compelling argument for organic baby food. Because babies eat a lot! Because babies consume more food in relation to their overall body weight than adults do, small quantities of harmful substances can have a big effect. This is why buying organic baby food (produced without the use of toxic chemicals) is more ethical, and better for your baby.

Thankfully, organic baby food is now relatively easy to come by. Consumers are now educated about the harm that certain agrochemicals can do to farm workers, the environment, insects, and ecosystems. In organic baby food, pesticide residues, growth hormones, nitrates, and GM crops (which can be found in conventionally farmed foods) are absent. 

Check the brands in green on our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table. Many of these brands offer organic baby food, and even vegan baby food.

Other ethical baby food options: Do it the old fashioned way

Whilst buying baby food from organic baby food or organic baby formula brands can be convenient, safe and easy, making your own baby food at home can be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative. The NHS recommends pureeing or blending certain types of vegetables with no added sugar or salt for very small babies. Please seek advice from your GP or midwife if you are concerned about making baby food at home. Find more guidance from the NHS: Your baby’s first solid foods.

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

The Good Shopping Guide has researched the most popular and available baby food brands, so that consumers can be better informed about the brands we’re all buying from, and where our money is going! Click on an individual brand name to read exclusive and in-depth reporting on baby food brands’ ethics.

HiPP, Kiddylicious, Little Freddie, Little Yeos, Oliver’s Cupboard, Piccolo, Organix, Babease, Annabel Karmel, For Aisha, Little Dish, Earth’s Best, Ella’s Kitchen, Cow & Gate and Heinz.

Is Vegan Dog Food Healthy? Ethical & Sustainable Dog & Cat Food…

See our Ethical Cat & Dog Food Ratings Table to compare brands.

What are the ethical issues with pet food?

One study published in The Guardian has recently rocked the vegan dog food world. According to this study, a vegan diet for Fido can be even healthier than a meat-based one! Socially conscious consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the sustainability issues associated with owning a pet. One of the main issues is the large amount of meat pets require within their diets. Celebrities like Lewis Hamilton, Alicia Silverstone and Joaquin Phoenix have all helped to popularise vegan pet food.

Our Ethical Cat and Dog Food Ratings Table shows you a wide range of options for feeding your pet, including raw dog food, vegan dog food, as well as traditional cat and dog food products. We recommend choosing from a brand in the green section of the table, particularly those that have attained Ethical Accreditation, as they have been awarded the best ethical ratings in our research.

Is vegan dog food healthy for my pet?

The British Veterinary Association does not recommend a 100% vegan dog food diet. However, providing you have done the research on what nutrients your dog needs, including some vegan dog food options within your pet’s diet may be a good way to reduce their environmental impact. Incorporating vegan dog food into your pet’s diet helps the planet whilst also providing your pup with valuable nutrients. Studies suggest that vegan dog food can have many benefits, from assisting with allergies and digestive issues, to relieving joint pain and arthritis. Vegan dog food may also be useful for managing your dog’s weight, an important benefit given the rise of canine obesity.

It might feel a little unnatural to feed vegan dog food or vegetables to a relative of the wolf. But one study published by The Guardian found that vegan dog food might actually be healthier for dogs, as well as more ethical.

According to the study, 17% of dogs on conventional diets saw the vet four or more times in a year. However, only 9% of dogs on vegan dog food diets and 8% of dogs on raw meat diets saw the vets four or more times in a year. The traditional diet resulted in 49% of dogs suffering from health problems. A raw meat diet resulted in 43% and the vegan diet resulted in 36% of dogs suffering from health problems. Although survey-based studies cannot identify the reasons for their findings, one scientist noted that weight issues could be a significant factor, as traditional diets are high in calories.

Owners must ensure that their dog is getting all of the right nutrients for its age and size. Buying vegan dog food labelled ‘complete’ will ensure that your dog is getting all of its dietary requirements. We urge you to speak to a vet before making any significant changes to your pet’s diet.

Fortunately, there are now many pet food brands offering more sustainable and eco-friendly products. Vegan dog food is a great option for dog owners who are conscious of the environment. Check our Ethical Cat and Dog Food Ratings Table to browse the products.

The pet food meat industry

Did you know that roughly one quarter of the environmental impact of meat production comes from the pet food industry? The raising of livestock for pet food not only requires a large amount of land and water, but also has a high carbon ‘pawprint’.

Plastic pet food pouches are a popular choice amongst pet owners. This is a big concern, as these are primarily made up of single-use plastics and are discarded on a daily basis.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), around 14 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans every year. Plastic packaging eventually breaks down into toxic microplastics which pollutes the ocean and damages marine life. Purchasing pet food products in single-use plastic only contributes to this issue.

We therefore encourage you to choose pet food products using recyclable or plastic-free packaging. Fortunately, lots of brands now offer sustainable packaging options, many of which can be found in our Ethical Cat & Dog Food Ratings Table.

Our research: Animal cruelty within the pet food sector

Many animal lovers may be shocked to learn that pet food products are often tested on animals. This is clearly an issue for pet owners who are concerned about the welfare of ALL animals, not just their pets!

Our research found that several pet food companies are still involved in animal testing, with some of the worst offenders being Mars and Nestlé. Mars owns several popular pet food brands, including Whiskas, Pedigree, and Royal Canin. Similarly, Nestlé owns Go Cat, Felix, Bakers, and Lily’s Kitchen. We recommend avoiding these brands if you want to feed your pets with a clear conscience, look for brands who received a bottom rating under Animal Welfare in our table.

You will be pleased to know that none of our accredited companies test their products on animals, so choose from one of these brands if you want assurance that your pet food has a high standard of animal welfare.

Organic cat food as ethical pet food

But let’s not forget our feline friends! Cats are strictly carnivorous, and need meat protein in their diets to stay fit and healthy. They cannot easily digest carbohydrates like humans and dogs can. The Blue Cross does not recommend that you feed your cat on a vegan diet. However, organic cat food means that the stock has not been reared on feed contaminated by pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, all of which cause severe damage to people, wildlife and the environment.

See the full Ethical Cat & Dog Food Ratings Table to find out more.

The Good Shopping Guide’s team of researchers have written individual brand write-ups and reports, detailing exclusive information on the biggest brands. Click on a brand name to find out more about its ethics and sustainability efforts.

Benevo, Celtic Connection, Edgard & Cooper, Pets Deli, V-Dog, Yarrah, omni, AATU, Barking/Meowing Heads, Broadreach Nature+, Burns, Goood, HOWND, Naturaw, Noochy Poochy, Paleo Ridge, People Who Kaer, Scrumbles, Amanova, Beco, Bug Bakes, Feelwells, Green & Wild’s, Henley Raw, Hug Pet Food, KooKut, Mammaly, Mr Bug, Thrive, Trophy Pet Foods, Sir Woofchester’s, Butcher’s, Wagg, Best in Show, Encore, Pascoe’s, HiLife, Webbox, Eukanuba, Iams, Bakers, Felix, Go-Cat, Lily’s Kitchen, Hill’s, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Sheba and Whiskas.

Ethical & Organic Baby Food

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

The baby food market: Big money, little tummies

If you have a baby, you probably write ‘baby food’ on your shopping list at least once a week. (And nappies. Of course.) Feeding your baby is top priority. Every parent or carer wants to provide their baby with the most natural care and nutrition possible. And baby food brands have noticed this. Baby food is big business and greenwashing is everywhere. So from organic baby food to formula, here’s your Good Shopping Guide to the most ethical baby food out there.

The market for baby food includes everything from baby formula, to rusks and wafers, to quick-and-easy baby food pouches, to baby purees easy for tiny tummies to digest. The UK baby food business generated over £1.4 billion in 2020, and is expected to expand steadily to around £1.7 billion by 2025. But with several high profile cases of misinformation and irresponsible marketing, it’s a challenge for the mindful shopper to find ethical baby food brands. Check out our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to buy from brands who produce organic baby food, organic baby formula and score well for the Environment, Animal and People.

Is baby formula healthy?

In the UK, the NHS has long advised and supported parents/carers to feed their babies with breastmilk. Where breastfeeding is not possible, baby formula can be used instead with guidance from your GP or midwife. The Good Shopping Guide believes that no one should feel ashamed or confused about feeding their baby. Please speak to your GP or midwife if you have any questions about giving your baby breastmilk or baby formula.

Some babies may start to be weaned from breastmilk or baby formula when they are around six months old. (Though parents or carers can continue to feed their babies with milk beyond six months.) Please speak to your GP, midwife or breastfeeding specialist if you have any questions about how to wean your baby.

The WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes was created in 1981. This Code was written up in response to marketing tactics used by baby food and baby formula producers. The Code offers numerous rules to support breastfeeding, including solid foods being labelled as suitable only from six months.

The Nestlé baby formula controversy: Aggressive marketing practices

In the 1970s and 80s there were several famous protests, court challenges, books published and boycotts against Nestlé and other baby formula brands. The boycotts challenged these brands on their aggressive marketing to poor parents. (In poorer nations, using baby formula had serious health repercussions for newborns.) This was a significant moment in ethical consumerism and public awareness of international markets. These protests still have an effect on shoppers today, as we consider how our buying habits have global reverberations.

Nestlé still consistently scores low in our ethical comparison ratings tables in all three of our criteria, Environment, Animals and People. Mindful shoppers and parents/carers who want ethical baby food or ethical baby formula should be aware of this brand’s activity.

IBFAN expressed concern about a conflict of interest in a 2021 press release. Controversial baby food producer Danone partnered with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. This posed some serious ethical questions.

Baby food pouch packaging: Convenience or landfill problem?

Every parent or carer knows the rush. You have to leave the house, so one kid starts screaming because they’re hungry, one ‘doesn’t like carrots anymore’, and one has started unpacking their lunch box on the front step. Baby food in pouches is the answer for busy parents and carers. Baby food in pouches can be eaten on the go, babies can eat from them easily and they don’t require washing up afterwards! 

Unfortunately, these baby food pouches are not widely recyclable, and often end up in landfill where they do not biodegrade. However, parents/carers should check out Terracycle to see if your brand of baby food packaging can be recycled. 

Looking after a baby can be really hard work. If it seems too much to cut pouches out altogether, why not try buying one or two glass jars of baby food to have during the week? Little steps towards change can be so effective.

Why should I buy organic baby food?

Infants are more susceptible to toxins (such as pesticide residues) than adults are. This is one compelling argument for organic baby food. Because babies eat a lot! Because babies consume more food in relation to their overall body weight than adults do, small quantities of harmful substances can have a big effect. This is why buying organic baby food (produced without the use of toxic chemicals) is more ethical, and better for your baby.

Thankfully, organic baby food is now relatively easy to come by. Consumers are now educated about the harm that certain agrochemicals can do to farm workers, the environment, insects, and ecosystems. In organic baby food, pesticide residues, growth hormones, nitrates, and GM crops (which can be found in conventionally farmed foods) are absent. 

Check the brands in green on our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table. Many of these brands offer organic baby food, and even vegan baby food.

Other ethical baby food options: Do it the old fashioned way

Whilst buying baby food from organic baby food or organic baby formula brands can be convenient, safe and easy, making your own baby food at home can be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative. The NHS recommends pureeing or blending certain types of vegetables with no added sugar or salt for very small babies. Please seek advice from your GP or midwife if you are concerned about making baby food at home. Find more guidance from the NHS: Your baby’s first solid foods.

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

Our research team at The Good Shopping Guide has made detailed analyses of the most popular and readily available soup brands. Click on any brand name to read more about these companies’ commitment to and treatment of the Environment, Animals and People.

Clearspring, Mr Organic, Daylesford, Suma, Tideford Organics, Amy’s Kitchen, BOL, Bay’s Kitchen, Biona, Glorious!, Soupologie, Baxters, Deliciously Ella, PRESS, Mug Shot, Batcherlors, Ainsley Harriott, RE:NOURISH, Cully & Sully, Knorr, New Covent Garden, Yorkshire Provender, Heinz, Campbell’s, Crosse & Blackwell.

Ethical & Organic Baby Food

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

The baby food market: Big money, little tummies

If you have a baby, you probably write ‘baby food’ on your shopping list at least once a week. (And nappies. Of course.) Feeding your baby is top priority. Every parent or carer wants to provide their baby with the most natural care and nutrition possible. And baby food brands have noticed this. Baby food is big business and greenwashing is everywhere. So from organic baby food to formula, here’s your Good Shopping Guide to the most ethical baby food out there.

The market for baby food includes everything from baby formula, to rusks and wafers, to quick-and-easy baby food pouches, to baby purees easy for tiny tummies to digest. The UK baby food business generated over £1.4 billion in 2020, and is expected to expand steadily to around £1.7 billion by 2025. But with several high profile cases of misinformation and irresponsible marketing, it’s a challenge for the mindful shopper to find ethical baby food brands. Check out our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to buy from brands who produce organic baby food, organic baby formula and score well for the Environment, Animal and People.

Is baby formula healthy?

In the UK, the NHS has long advised and supported parents/carers to feed their babies with breastmilk. Where breastfeeding is not possible, baby formula can be used instead with guidance from your GP or midwife. The Good Shopping Guide believes that no one should feel ashamed or confused about feeding their baby. Please speak to your GP or midwife if you have any questions about giving your baby breastmilk or baby formula.

Some babies may start to be weaned from breastmilk or baby formula when they are around six months old. (Though parents or carers can continue to feed their babies with milk beyond six months.) Please speak to your GP, midwife or breastfeeding specialist if you have any questions about how to wean your baby.

The WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes was created in 1981. This Code was written up in response to marketing tactics used by baby food and baby formula producers. The Code offers numerous rules to support breastfeeding, including solid foods being labelled as suitable only from six months.

The Nestlé baby formula controversy: Aggressive marketing practices

In the 1970s and 80s there were several famous protests, court challenges, books published and boycotts against Nestlé and other baby formula brands. The boycotts challenged these brands on their aggressive marketing to poor parents. (In poorer nations, using baby formula had serious health repercussions for newborns.) This was a significant moment in ethical consumerism and public awareness of international markets. These protests still have an effect on shoppers today, as we consider how our buying habits have global reverberations.

Nestlé still consistently scores low in our ethical comparison ratings tables in all three of our criteria, Environment, Animals and People. Mindful shoppers and parents/carers who want ethical baby food or ethical baby formula should be aware of this brand’s activity.

IBFAN expressed concern about a conflict of interest in a 2021 press release. Controversial baby food producer Danone partnered with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. This posed some serious ethical questions.

Baby food pouch packaging: Convenience or landfill problem?

Every parent or carer knows the rush. You have to leave the house, so one kid starts screaming because they’re hungry, one ‘doesn’t like carrots anymore’, and one has started unpacking their lunch box on the front step. Baby food in pouches is the answer for busy parents and carers. Baby food in pouches can be eaten on the go, babies can eat from them easily and they don’t require washing up afterwards! 

Unfortunately, these baby food pouches are not widely recyclable, and often end up in landfill where they do not biodegrade. However, parents/carers should check out Terracycle to see if your brand of baby food packaging can be recycled. 

Looking after a baby can be really hard work. If it seems too much to cut pouches out altogether, why not try buying one or two glass jars of baby food to have during the week? Little steps towards change can be so effective.

Why should I buy organic baby food?

Infants are more susceptible to toxins (such as pesticide residues) than adults are. This is one compelling argument for organic baby food. Because babies eat a lot! Because babies consume more food in relation to their overall body weight than adults do, small quantities of harmful substances can have a big effect. This is why buying organic baby food (produced without the use of toxic chemicals) is more ethical, and better for your baby.

Thankfully, organic baby food is now relatively easy to come by. Consumers are now educated about the harm that certain agrochemicals can do to farm workers, the environment, insects, and ecosystems. In organic baby food, pesticide residues, growth hormones, nitrates, and GM crops (which can be found in conventionally farmed foods) are absent. 

Check the brands in green on our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table. Many of these brands offer organic baby food, and even vegan baby food.

Other ethical baby food options: Do it the old fashioned way

Whilst buying baby food from organic baby food or organic baby formula brands can be convenient, safe and easy, making your own baby food at home can be a cheaper and more sustainable alternative. The NHS recommends pureeing or blending certain types of vegetables with no added sugar or salt for very small babies. Please seek advice from your GP or midwife if you are concerned about making baby food at home. Find more guidance from the NHS: Your baby’s first solid foods.

See our Ethical Baby Food Ratings Table to compare brands

The Good Shopping Guide has researched and ranked the biggest tea brands (and some smaller ones too!) Click on any of these brand names to find out more information about your favourite brew brand…

Clipper, Cafédirect, Hampstead, Wunder Workshop, Dragonfly, Lipton, PG Tips, Pukka, Rare Tea Co., Ridgways, Typhoo, Whittard of Chelsea, Jacksons of Piccadilly, Twinings, Yorkshire Tea, Good Earth, Tea Pigs and Tetley.

Ethical businesses: Our list of 200 ethical companies and brands

All the companies in this list are committed to being businesses with a positive ethical impact on the Environment, Animals and People. We are proud to endorse these truly ethical businesses as some of the most ethical companies and brands in the world – they are all testament to the power businesses can have to affect positive change.

We list companies and brands that have been independently certified through Ethical Accreditation by The Good Shopping Guide. This ensures that these ethical businesses are committed to regular checks on their ethical policies, practices, overall public record, as well as being routinely fact checked against multiple independent authorities. You can therefore see that these companies are not involved in the widespread corporate greenwashing that is so prevalent today.

Explore our picks for the world’s most ethical businesses below. The companies and brands have been categorised based on the industry they operate in. This includes ethical businesses across a wide range of industries, such as energy, fashion, cosmetics, finance and more! To find out more information about each business and what products or services they offer, simply click on their link, which will take you to their dedicated brand page in The Good Shopping Guide.

Top ethical energy suppliers

Choosing the right ethical energy supplier can have an enormous impact on the carbon footprint of our homes and businesses. By opting for renewable energy suppliers, we can significantly reduce the environmental impact of our electricity usage. The two energy providers on this list exclusively offer 100% renewable energy tariffs!

• 100Green (energy supplier)
• Octopus Energy (energy supplier)

Top ethical fashion businesses

Our most ethical fashion businesses include responsible jewellers, sustainable shoe retailers and ethical clothing brands. These brands are making waves in the industry by addressing environmental, animal welfare and human rights issues within the fashion industry.

• Ethica Diamonds (jewellery)
• Ingle & Rhode (jewellery)
• Po-Zu (shoes)
• School Uniform Shop (clothing)
• Serendipity Diamonds (jewellery)
• Steve’s (shoes)
• Wild Fawn (jewellery)

Top ethical Food & Drink brands

Our pioneering ethical food and beverage companies cover a wide range of products, such as pet food, chocolate, spirits, coffee, bottled water and more! Check out these brands to find excellent ethical options for organic, plant-based and Fairtrade goods.

• AATU (pet food)
• Alter Eco (chocolate)
• Amanova (pet food)
• Avallen Spirits (spirits)
• Barking/Meowing Heads (pet food)
• Beco (pet food)
• Benevo (pet food)
• Best in Show (pet food – product only)
• Bird & Wild (coffee)
• Brecon Carreg (bottled water)
• Broadreach Nature+ (pet food)
• Bug Bakes (pet food)
• Burns (pet food)
• Clearer Water (bottled water)
• Downton Distillery (spirits)
• Edgard & Cooper (pet food)
• Feelwells (pet food)
• Golden Hooves (dairy products)
• Goood (pet food)
• Green & Wild’s (pet food)
• Harper & Bone (pet food)
• Henley Raw (pet food)
• Herbie Wilde (pet food)
• Highland Spring (bottled water)
• HOWND (pet food)
• Hug Pet Food (pet food)
• Mammaly (pet food)
• Mr Bug (pet food)
• Naturaw (pet food)
• Noochy Poochy (pet food)
• omni (pet food)
• One Water (bottled water)
• Paleo Ridge (pet food)
• People Who Kaer (pet food)
• Pets Deli (pet food)
• Pooch & Mutt (pet food)
• Raw Living (chocolate and wholefoods)
• Seed & Bean (chocolate)
• Sir Woofchester’s (pet food)
• Thrive (pet food)
• Toast Brewing (beer and lager)
• Trophy Pet Foods (pet food)
• TrovetPlus (pet food)
• V-Dog (pet food)
• Wunder Workshop (tea)
• Yarrah (pet food)

Health & Beauty’s top ethical companies and brands

From makeup, to soap, to health supplements, our top picks for the most ethical Health & Beauty businesses offers something for everyone! We are proud to say that all the brands on this list are cruelty-free and strongly oppose animal testing. You can find brands offering organic and plant-based cosmetics, as well as sustainable period products and nappies.

• Caurnie (soap and cosmetics)
• Conscious Skincare (cosmetics)
• Bloomtown (cosmetics)
• Fushi Wellbeing (cosmetics and supplements)
• Green People (cosmetics)
• Herbfarmacy (skincare)
• Honesty (cosmetics)
• incognito (natural mosquito repellent)
• Living Naturally (soap and cosmetics)
• Mama Bamboo (nappies)
• Melody’s Magical Scents (fragrances)
• Natracare (period products)
• Neal’s Yard Remedies (cosmetics, vitamins and supplements)
• Nilaqua (soap)
• Odylique (cosmetics)
• Oxford Vitality (vitamins and supplements)
• Oy! (skincare)
• PHB Ethical Beauty (cosmetics)
• Planted (skincare)
• TanOrganic (self tan and cosmetics)
• TOTM (period products)
• Tropic Skincare (cosmetics)
• True Veda (vitamins and supplements)
• VeganTan (self tan)
• Viridian (vitamins and supplements)
• Waken (dental care)
• YES (intimate care products)

Top ethical brands for the home

Our Home section contains ethical businesses offering eco-friendly cleaning products, ethical paint and sustainable flower delivery. If you want to decorate your home both beautifully and ethically, these are the best companies to purchase from.

• Arena Flowers (flower delivery)
• Bloom (flower delivery)
• Colt & Willow (cleaning products)
• EcoYoga (yoga equipment)
• Ekotex Yoga (yoga equipment)
• GBPro (cleaning products)
• Osmo (painting and decorating)
• Prestige Flowers (flower delivery)
• Purscents (home fragrances)
• Tŷ-Mawr (painting and decorating)
• Xtra (cleaning products)

Top ethical insurance and money sector businesses

In a world where investment in fossil fuels, weapons and animal testing is commonplace, these responsible finance companies are paving the way for a better future by focusing on ESG and sustainable investing. Cut through the greenwash: the companies listed below make for genuine ethical choices when looking for ethical insurance, banking services and financial advice.

• Arma Karma (insurance)
• Aviva (insurance and pensions)
• Charity Bank (banking)
• ETA (insurance)
• Ethical Money (financial advice)
• General Accident (insurance)
• Naturesave (insurance)
• Quote Me Happy (insurance)

Top ethical Technology businesses

We are proud to endorse these leading ethical tech businesses, which are constantly striving to address the issues of carbon emissions, e-waste and overconsumption within the technology sector.

• Doji (refurbished smartphones)
• Honest Mobile (mobile network)

Other top ethical businesses

This category is for ethical businesses that do not fit neatly into one of the above product sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, ethical companies offering cleaning services, gardening equipment, animal care products and more. All the brands listed below have received our praise for their exemplary ethical practices and regular scrutiny of their policies.

• Blue Chip Feed (horse care)
• Carbon Gold (gardening)
• Cleanie (cleaning service)
• For All DogKind (pet accessories)
• Home & Roost (pet furniture)
• IT Ambulance (IT support)
• Oxford Contract Manufacturing (vitamins and supplements supplier)
• School of Natural Skincare (skincare school)
• Tarem Services (cleaning service)
• The Book Shelf (publishing services)
• The Bug Watch (insect repellent watches)
• The Clean Space Partnership (cleaning service)
• The Distinguished Dog Co (pet accessories)
• The Green Stationery Company (office supplies)
• The Whole Hoof (horse care)
• Verm-X (pet supplements)
• Vitaxo (office rentals)
• Wild Wash (pet care)
• Wyld Cub (pet accessories)
• Yappily (dog care directory)