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Ethical Consumer Magazine

We're an indie, NPO, CO-OP, ethical consumption magazine & research association est. 1989. We track sales data across a wide range of consumer sectors.

Our Story:
For over 30 years we have been the hub of the ethical consumer movement, helping consumers to shop ethically, campaigners to challenge corporate power and businesses to improve their supply chains. We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, founded in 1989 by student campaigners. Our mission is to make global businesses more sustainable

through consumer pressure. You can read more about our mission and manifesto here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/about-us/ethical-consumer-manifesto

We have a range of products and services available:

Magazine:
The UK's leading alternative consumer magazine, published 6 times a year. Available as a paper copy delivered to your door, as a flip-book or as a digital download. If you sign up to our weekly newsletter you will get a free copy of a magazine. View a sample issue of our magazine here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/sites/default/files/flipbook/Issue%20174/

Shopping Guides and Ethical Ratings:
We understand it’s complex making ethical decisions in modern consumer markets, we aim to simplify it down into digestible and actionable key points, making it easy for busy people to understand which companies to support and which to avoid. We've developed the world's most sophisticated and simple to use, personal ethical rating system to give you the information you need, based on detailed research of over 40,000 companies, brands and products. These ratings are updated in real time from our corporate research database. These shopping guides and ethical ratings can be found in our magazine and on our website - accessible to all with our annual subscription. Campaigns:
We run campaigns on key ethical issues and are currently campaigning for a boycott against Amazon for their use of tax avoidance. We also collaborate on The Lush Prize, founded the Fair Tax Mark and Save Our Bank and are a partner of CTRLshift. Read more about our official campaigns here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns

Research & Consultancy:
We provide research and consultancy for campaign groups and organisations such as Amnesty International, Christian Aid, Co-op Bank, and the Guardian. Our research and analysis helps organisations understand, reach and campaign with their stakeholders to make meaningful interventions into consumer markets to drive positive social and environmental change. Find out more about our research and consultancy services here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethical-consumer-research-consultancy-services

Consumer markets report:
The Ethical Consumer Markets Report has been acting as an important barometer of UK spending since 1999. The report is trusted and used by businesses, academics and the UK Government. Read the latest consumer market report here - https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/research-hub/uk-ethical-consumer-markets-report

26/07/2025

After two years of powerful collective action, Amazon Free August is back for 2025 – and we’d love for you to join us. Join the Amazon Free Pledge now and take a stand against one of the world's worst tax avoiders. 👉 bit.ly/3S9WZgE

Last year, thousands of people across the UK pledged to boycott Amazon for the whole of August. Whether you’re returning or taking the plunge for the first time, now is the perfect time to opt out of one of the world’s most powerful – and problematic – corporations.

On taking the pledge, you’ll receive a weekly email with new tips, advice, and encouragement to take a break from Amazon. You’ll also receive a free digital issue of Ethical Consumer magazine with Amazon alternatives shopping guides.

Already boycotting Amazon? You can still support the campaign!
Whether you’ve been boycotting Amazon for a few months, years or have never clicked on the website, your pledge still counts and we value your input as a long term boycotter.

Let's spread the word together and get everyone involved in this boycott pledge!

25/07/2025

📣🚨New: The relationship between Amazon and Trump: profiting from power Read it now 👉 https://bit.ly/4maxcSQ

Amazonism and Trumpism are a partnership, with each providing support and services to the other.

Amazon benefits from Trump’s tax cuts and attacks on labour; while the US government benefits from Amazon’s funding, political support, and provision of surveillance technologies.

��In this new article, we explore the commonalities between Amazon and Trump, from their overlapping stances on workers' rights and tax loopholes to surveillance policies and backtracking on climate action.

24/07/2025

Alongside our partners Anti-Slavery International and Landworkers' Alliance, we've launched a petition calling on UK supermarkets to restore water to a settlement in Almeria, Spain, where around 500 migrants workers live.

Ethical Consumer Magazine readers fundraised the money to install the water taps five years ago, but later last year the local council cut water access off.

Sign the petition demanding that water is restored now 👉 http://www.antislavery.org/water-justice

Migrant workers in Spain pick a huge amount of the fresh fruit and vegetables that we eat in the UK. Alongside exploitative working conditions, many have to live in makeshift settlements, that lack access to basic necessities.

UK supermarkets claim to follow business principles that say supply chain workers should have the right to life, housing and health. But they don't seem to be doing anything to return water access to this settlement, where many workers in their supply chain are likely to live. We believe this shows that UK supermarkets are breaching their human rights commitments: read our article about this here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IIVo0c

16/07/2025

Win a £50 voucher to spend with new Best Buy, Yoyo Grocery Co

On Friday, 18th July, we will send a link to enter the giveaway as part of our weekly newsletter.

If you’re not already part of our weekly newsletter community, don’t worry; there’s still time to sign up before Friday’s mail goes out 👉 bit.ly/4iFr8k9

Those who enter will be in with the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend on Yoyo’s new online store.

Yoyo delivers the best natural and organic food directly to your door in their revolutionary, returnable packaging.

Their food is sourced from farmers and suppliers who share a passion for inclusivity, continuous improvement and supply chain accountability. With quality so great that they also supply Michelin-starred restaurants in London.

Want to try it out? Sign up for our newsletter to enter the giveaway now!

And, as an Ethical Consumer magazine subscriber, you can enjoy 10% off Yoyo’s online store—simply log into your account online to retrieve your exclusive discount code.

*New sign-ups must join by Thursday, 17th July 👉 bit.ly/4iFr8k9

Sign up now to our weekly e-newsletter and receive a free sample digital issue of Ethical Consumer magazine. All the information and inspiration you need to revolutionise the way you shop, save and live.

01/07/2025

Take a look at our full shopping guides to see our Best Buy and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 64/100.

🏠Home insurance 👉https://bit.ly/3TCqEQB
🚗 Car insurance 👉 https://bit.ly/44d7LZG

The majority of the guide is available for all but, the score table is for subscribers only. To subscribe and support our work click here 👉 https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/subscriptions

Thank you!

24/06/2025

Take a look at our new shopping guide to ethical investment funds. Find Best Buys and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 100/100. 👉 https://bit.ly/4019oIL Here we share details of two of the brands.

The majority of the guide is available for all but, the score table is for subscribers only. To subscribe and support our work click here 👉 https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/subscriptions

Thank you!

17/06/2025

Take a look at our full shopping guide to Pensions to see our Best Buy and Recommended brands, the highest scoring of which had an overall Ethiscore of 66/100. 👉 https://bit.ly/3HKhPBR

The majority of the guide is available for all but, the score table is for subscribers only. To subscribe and support our work click here 👉 https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/subscriptions

Thank you!

13/06/2025

💌 Join our free weekly Friday morning newsletter and keep up to date with the latest ethical consumer news 👉 bit.ly/41zCMpi

🌱Ethical investment funds guide: Are your "green" investments really green? 👉 https://bit.ly/3FMfZQi
With new sustainability labels now in place, ethical investing should be clearer—but it's not always the case. Our latest guide to ethical investment funds reveals some surprising holdings, like the AXA Global Sustainable Managed Fund (an 'Improver') investing in oil giant TotalEnergies.

💰New Ethical Consumer Shopping Guide: Ethical Business Banking 👉 https://bit.ly/3SNvkD6
Finding an ethical business bank account. Ethical and environmental ratings for 26 small business accounts. It covers banking for charities and small businesses, including traditional banks, challenger digital banks, building societies, and other innovative banks.

📢 Join the Climate Action Group & receive the June newsletter plus the free climate action almanac. 👉 https://bit.ly/43sgBDt
This month, our Climate Action Group is focusing on transport, which accounts for approximately 25% of the UK's total emissions. This month, we focus on electric cars, highlighting some of their drawbacks and suggesting alternatives.

05/06/2025

Is your bank supporting Israeli apartheid? Alex, a researcher and editor at Ethical Consumer, explains which UK banks are supporting Israeli apartheid and suggests more ethical alternatives you might consider switching to.

Watch the 8 minute video here: https://youtu.be/jgzXi7PnHOM

Read Ethical Consumer Current account guide here: https://bit.ly/4mOQ2QG

29/05/2025

💌 Join our free weekly Friday morning newsletter and keep up to date with the latest ethical consumer news 👉 bit.ly/41zCMpi

🏷Etsy, online selling platform and owner of Depop, has recently faced widespread criticism over allegations of withholding payments to sellers, and its operations in illegal Israeli settlements. So how ethical is Etsy? 👉 bit.ly/4mCa2Wt

🚫New research by Ethical Consumer's campaign has found that local authorities in England are spending tens of millions with Amazon, a known tax avoiding company. Read the report now. 👉 bit.ly/45tW4zQ

📢 Fair Tax Week (8-15 June 2025) highlights organisations that value responsible corporate tax. Rob Harrison will speak at a webinar for public sector professionals on 12 June, alongside Unite and the Fair Tax Foundation. Register here now 👉 event.unite.eu/en-gb/fair-tax-procurement-webinar

22/05/2025

Would you like to join our team or know someone who would?
We're currently recruiting: Marketing and Digital Content role. Find out more and apply now 👉 bit.ly/4c4pu7h

📅The timetable for this recruitment is as follows:
Closing date: 9pm Wednesday 11 June
Short-listing: Thu 12-Thu 19 June
Interviews: w/c 23 June
Starting date: 21/28 July, subject to negotiation

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Ethical Consumer is more than just a magazine. We are the only place where you can find transparent and reliable ethical rankings of companies and products. On our site there are detailed ethical ratings of 1000's of brands which help consumers make the right choices, help campaigners challenge corporate power and help businesses do the right thing. For over 30 years Ethical Consumer has been the lead research organisation within the consumer movement. We research the issues that matter to you so that you can easily find the products that reflect your principles. Ethical Consumer's information and analysis helps you choose the most ethical products and services whenever you need them and wherever you are. From bread to banks, use our product guides to check what to purchase and what to avoid.