Gap, H&M and Levi’s among the most ethical brands
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Gap, H&M and Levi’s are the three fashion brands that have been named on the Ethisphere Institute’s ninth annual list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. The New York-based research firm listed 132 groups and companies that it believes foster a culture of ethics and transparency at every level from 21 countries, representing over 50 industries.
Gap is one of only fifteen to have been honoured every year since the list’s inception. It received qualifying scores across five categories including ethics and compliance; corporate citizenship and responsibility; culture of ethics, governance, and leadership; innovation; and reputation. French cosmetic giant L’Oreal, Brazil’s Natura Cosméticos and Japanese brand Shiseido are also honoured in the list at the Health and Beauty category. Marks & Spencer and US pet food retailer Petco Animal Supplies are featured in the list at the retail category.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific UK retailers were recognised in the World's Most Ethical Companies list this year?
Which specific UK retailers were recognised in the World's Most Ethical Companies list this year?
Marks & Spencer was the only UK retailer mentioned in this year's list. They were featured specifically within the retail category by the Ethisphere Institute. No other British companies were named in the provided article.
Q.How many companies have consistently appeared on the Ethisphere Institute's list since its beginning?
How many companies have consistently appeared on the Ethisphere Institute's list since its beginning?
Gap is one of only fifteen companies globally that have been honoured every year since the Ethisphere Institute's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies first began. The article does not name the other fourteen.
Q.What criteria does the Ethisphere Institute use to assess companies for their ethical performance?
What criteria does the Ethisphere Institute use to assess companies for their ethical performance?
The Ethisphere Institute assesses companies across five categories. These include ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, and leadership, innovation, and reputation. Companies must receive qualifying scores in these areas.