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Loblaws
Loblaws · Lookup
52
Overall
Low confidence
No certifications detected. Ingredients not available
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10 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan Company Database
Last updated: 2026-01-11
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
45
Environment
59
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
54
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
73
Key explanations
10 signals
AI Analysis ›
Loblaws, a Canadian retail company, may have various ethical concerns and positives, including its environmental impact, labor practices, and health-related aspects. The company reportedly has initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, but some concerns may still exist. Our assessment is based on available evidence and should be considered an opinion rather than a statement of fact.
  • potential environmental impact due to packaging and supply chain
  • possible labor concerns in its supply chain, particularly for international ingredients
  • limited information available on ingredients and certifications
  • Loblaws has reportedly implemented initiatives to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
  • the company may have programs in place to support local suppliers and communities
  • some Loblaws stores may offer organic and sustainable product options
Labor ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Loblaw Companies Limited (Labor score: 60)
  • Reported concern: Treatment of temporary foreign workers (2014) (impacts score by -8)
Environment ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Loblaw Companies Limited (Environment score: 70)
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: Loblaw Companies Limited (Corporate Conduct score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Price-fixing scandal (2017-2018)
  • Reported concern: Environmental concerns over single-use plastics (ongoing)
  • Positive: Certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for sustainable seafood sourcing (+10 bonus)
  • Positive: Partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada to reduce environmental impact
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 ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Loblaw Companies Limited (Community score: 80)
  • Positive: Community support through the President's Choice Children's Charity (+5 bonus)
About This Score ›
Based on 10 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
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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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