Who are ECRA and What is an Ethiscore?

ECRA is the Ethical Consumer Research Association: a member-led, independent co-operative specialising in consumer engagement and best practice in ethical markets for businesses and NGOs.

They publish the annual Ethical Consumer Markets Report as well as bi-monthly magazine Ethical Consumer, holding a unique position for researching and analysing ethical markets, ethical consumption trends and corporate behaviour.

ECRA give brands an Ethiscore, out of 100, with each brand starting at 0 and gaining or losing marks depending on its policies and practices in various categories outlined below.

• Core Categories
  • Climate
  • Company Ethos
  • Tax Conduct
  • Workers
• Additional Categories
  • Clothing-specific
    • Cotton Sourcing
    • Footwear Materials
    • PFA (Forever Chemical) Use
    • Sustainable Materials
  • Food-specific
    • Animal Products
    • Dairy cow welfare
    • Egg-laying hen welfare
    • Palm Oil
    • Soya Sourcing
  • Home & Garden-specific
    • Animal Testing
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Harmful Ingredients
    • Packaging
  • Technology-specific
    • Conflict Minerals