From car companies cheating emission tests to outdoor gear companies using toxic chemicals, our shopping guides highlight a number of ethical issues in the transport sector. We also provide practical advice on greener travel options. With the rise of the electric car and greater investment in cycling infrastructure there has never been a better time to re-assess how you get around.
This section is for the avid explorer, however, do the companies that provide your gear or transport care about the environment as much as you do.
The sales of car ownership is on the decline. What are the alternatives and how can we ensure we look after the environment we cherish.
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Find an eco-friendly bicycle and e-bike. Ethical and sustainability ratings for 32 e-bike brands and 37 push bike brands, with recommended buys and what to avoid.
There was a surge in interest in bikes during the pandemic. This guide considers the carbon emissions and impact of bikes for this apparently low-carbon form of transport. We were surprised by the poor level of engagement with climate change by bike brands.
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Finding an ethical and environmental car.
Ratings for 39 brands of cars, including electric cars and hybrids. With recommended buys and what to avoid.
How to find an ethical and environmental travel insurance underwriter. This guide rates 15 companies on their ethical policies.
There's a lot of small print to look through when choosing a travel insurance provider, and transparency of their investment policies may be hard to find, so we've done the work for you.
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In this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of the 5 big oil companies
We also look at climate denial, investment in renewables, transparency and give our recommended buys.
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Finding an ethical and sustainable travel booking company. Ratings for 29 travel companies, with recommendations, best buys, and what to avoid.
The reduction in flying during the global pandemic led to a rise in interest in 'slow holidays' and more local vacations. This guide gives you all the options for sustainable holidays.
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