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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

06/01/2026

Check out our latest guide via bit.ly/3BBPMRW

We look at big names like Costa and Starbucks to see if they are worthy of your custom. And if you are able to choose where you go, which is best?

In this guide we look at the differences between the chain coffee shops in terms of their ethical policies and practices. This includes tax avoidance e.g. by Caffe Nero and Starbucks.

We also explore the environmental impact of disposable cups, and what action coffee shops are taking on this. Plus which coffee shops charge more for plant milk, even though it has a lower climate impact.

We also look at coffee bean sourcing and issues like organic and fair trade coffee to help you find the most sustainable cup of coffee when out and about.

05/01/2026

We've analyzed a long list of vegan food brands to see which are owned by non-vegan companies. Head to https://bit.ly/3JS8Z64 to find out more

01/01/2026

Thinking about trying Veganuary? Here are 3 popular reasons to give it a go:

1. For the animals
Many people choose veganism after learning about animal suffering in the food industry.

In the UK, most farm animals are factory farmed, often with little access to pasture, and investigations have revealed serious welfare violations in dairy and egg industries, including poor conditions the routine killing of male chicks.

2. For the planet
Animal agriculture has been overlooked despite its major environmental impact. Producing meat, eggs, and dairy contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and drives deforestation, particularly through soy grown for animal feed.

Reducing animal products in diets is increasingly seen as an important everyday way to lower environmental impact.

3. For people
A well-planned vegan diet can improve heart health, reduce the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, and support weight loss.

Beyond health, some view veganism as a human rights movement that challenges oppression, with thinkers linking animal exploitation to issues such as sexism, racism, colonialism, and social inequality.

Add your reasons below!

29/12/2025

Thinking about trying Veganuary? Head to our website for a long list of guides - from beers to suncream, we have plenty of help and support to offer!

24/12/2025

Thank you for being part of the Ethical Consumer community. Your support, shares, and engagement help us amplify our research and spread the message of how to consume more ethically. Together, we’re driving meaningful change and encouraging more people to make informed, responsible choices.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and an even brighter, more impactful 2026! 💚

23/12/2025

Looking for a last minute gift?

Did you know the Ethical Consumer Christmas Gift Subscription includes an organic olive sapling in Palestine?

The Trees for Life programme helps to establish a relationship between over 5,500 Palestinian farmers and the fair trade movement.
Solidarity organisations like Ethical Consumer raise funds for seedlings that are distributed to farmers in villages in the West Bank.
It targets young families, starter farmers, small farmers, women farmers and farmers who have been impacted by the Israeli wall, or field or tree destruction by the Israeli military.

In 2025, Trees for Life distributed a total of 45,000 olive seedlings.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pjV3RF

21/12/2025

Why your chocolate habit could be fueling rainforest destruction — and which bars to eat instead.

Check out the link: https://bit.ly/3p62Rud

18/12/2025

Looking for palm oil free Christmas food? We've done the research so you don't have to! Check out the guide https://bit.ly/3p62Rud

17/12/2025

The high street isn’t renowned for its ethics, but a handful of brands are doing something different.

We list five high scoring mainstream brands to help you find more ethical options on the high street. The list is compiled using our unique ethical ranking system. You can find out more about each of the brands in the linked company profiles and in the shopping guides where we feature them.

We have listed a brand in five different categories:

👉cosmetics, health and beauty
👉clothing
👉food/supermarkets
👉general shop/pre-loved
👉department store/white goods

Check out the full article for more! https://bit.ly/3JKzafp

15/12/2025

Food is a key part of Christmas celebrations for most of us.

Here, we give our tips on ethical Christmas food: including where to shop, what to give, and how to keep it palm oil free 👉 https://bit.ly/4oS9soz

13/12/2025

Amazon is well-known for its tax avoidance and workers’ rights abuses. People are also becoming increasingly aware of its connections with genocide in Gaza and environmentally-damaging practices.

If you are looking to reduce your use of Amazon, we've got your covered. We share our favourite ethical alternatives to Amazon – including the most ethical and eco-friendly places to shop.

👉 https://bit.ly/3X7g5XS

12/12/2025

Our new mince pie guide has been updated! 👉 https://bit.ly/4igUhCU

Just in time for your festive shopping list, we've updated our mince pie guide.

The guide has ratings for 18 brands of mince pies, including supermarkets. It looks at who makes palm oil free mince pies, organic ones and vegan ones. And we have also identified some companies who hit the triple jackpot with palm oil free, vegan AND organic mince pies.

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Our Story

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.