Ethical Consumer
British not-for-profit publisher, research and campaign organisation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethical Consumer Research Association Ltd (ECRA) is a British not-for-profit publisher, research, political, and campaign organisation which publishes information on the social, ethical and environmental behaviour of companies and governments and issues around trade justice and ethical consumption.[1] It was founded in 1989 by Rob Harrison and Jane Turner[2][3][4] and has been publishing the bi-monthly Ethical Consumer Magazine since.[1] Its office is in Manchester.[1]
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rob Harrison and Jane Turner |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Company | Ethical Consumer Research Association |
| Country | UK |
| Based in | Manchester, England |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 0955-8608 |
History
Ethical Consumer was formed in Hulme, Manchester, UK, in 1989. Between 1989 and 2009 it was a worker co-operative,[1] then in 2009 became a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder co-operative consisting of worker members and investor/subscriber members.[5] It is an industrial and provident society.[6]
Company research and ratings
Ethical Consumer researches the social, ethical and environmental records of companies,[1] using media reporting, NGO reports, corporate communications and primary research.
Consumer publishing
It publishes a bi-monthly print magazine, Ethical Consumer Magazine, sold via subscription, shops and newsstands, and a consumer website which is partly subscription based. This includes analysis of company and product ethics[1][7] by sector including: Banking Sector, Energy Industry, Fashion, Food & drink, Home & Garden, Supermarkets, Technology and Transport. Some of the causes it supports are more contentious, such as the BDS movement.[8]
It produces reports on products and companies, and lists current boycotts.[1] It also produces the annual UK Ethical Consumer Markets Report[9] in conjunction (2019) with The Co-operative Bank.
Campaigning
Ethical Consumer runs consumer oriented campaigns, including a boycott against Amazon.com, Inc. for its use of tax avoidance.[10][11][12][13]
Consultancy work
Ethical Consumer also undertakes consultancy, research and ethical company screenings,[14] primarily for NGOs and third sector clients.
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