EthicalScanner
Mars Confectionery
Mars · GTIN 4670082520329
45
Overall
Low confidence
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8 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan Company Database
Last updated: 2026-01-04
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
32
Environment
47
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
53
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
53
Key explanations
8 signals
AI Analysis ›
Mars Confectionery products may have ethical concerns related to their environmental impact, labor practices, and health effects, but the company has reportedly taken steps to address some of these issues. The EAC certification on some products may indicate a level of compliance with certain standards. However, the lack of transparency on ingredients, packaging, and supply chain practices may raise concerns among some consumers.
  • potential deforestation and habitat destruction due to cocoa sourcing
  • water pollution and waste generation from manufacturing processes
  • high sugar content and potential health impacts
  • limited transparency on labor practices and supply chain management
  • EAC certification on some products, indicating compliance with certain standards
  • Mars' reported commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and reducing environmental impact
  • variety of products and flavors available to consumers
Labor ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Mars, Inc. (Labor score: 50)
  • Reported concern: Child labor in cocoa supply chain (impacts score by -15)
Environment ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Mars, Inc. (Environment score: 50)
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 ›
4 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Mars, Inc. (Corporate Conduct score: 55)
  • Positive: Family-owned
  • Positive: Cocoa sustainability investments
  • Positive: Pet welfare programs
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: Mars, Inc. (Community score: 55)
About This Score ›
Based on 8 data points. Confidence: 47%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
Score trend
Last 3
45
45
45
No change since last scan
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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