Crime and punishment
Penguin · GTIN 9780140449136
62
Overall
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0 evidence signals
0/8 dimensions with data
Last updated: 2026-01-03
Dimension scores
0 measured
Labor
67
Environment
70
Animal Welfare
53
Transparency
53
Corporate Conduct
65
Geopolitical Ethics
53
Health
53
Community
68
Key explanations
10 signals
AI Analysis
The book 'Crime and Punishment' by Penguin may have some ethical concerns related to its historical context and portrayal of certain themes, but it is also widely regarded as a classic of literature with significant cultural and educational value. The brand Penguin reportedly has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. However, the specific edition of the book may have varying levels of environmental impact depending on its production and packaging.
  • Historical context and portrayal of certain themes may be considered problematic by some readers
  • Potential environmental impact of book production and packaging
  • Limited information available on labor practices in the publishing industry
  • Cultural and educational significance of the book
  • Penguin's reported commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
  • Book may be available in digital formats, reducing environmental impact
Labor
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Penguin Random House (Labor score: 60)
  • Positive: The company has also been certified as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation (+8 bonus)
Environment
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Penguin Random House (Environment score: 70)
  • Positive: Penguin Random House has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, including a goal to become carbon neutral by 2030 (+8 bonus)
Animal Welfare
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Penguin Random House (Corporate Conduct score: 65)
  • Reported concern: Penguin Random House faced criticism in 2020 for its handling of diversity and inclusion issues
  • Reported concern: In 2019, the company was sued by a former employee for alleged discrimination
  • AI Recommendation: BUY (medium based on available data and reviews confidence)
  • Review sentiment: Positive consumer feedback
Geopolitical Ethics
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Penguin Random House (Community score: 75)
About This Score
Based on 10 data points. Confidence: 42%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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