We track 5,300+ companies across 11 ethical values. Each score is derived from court filings, regulatory actions, investigative journalism, and NGO reports.
423 of those companies have no positive scores on any value. Every non-zero score they carry is negative. They were scored on at least 5 values.
On the other side: exactly 5 companies are positive on everything.
The ratio is 85 to 1.
The Worst of the Worst
| Company | Ticker | Avg Score | Values Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAT Brands | FAT Brands | -43 | 15 |
| Universal Corporation | Universal | -43 | 16 |
| Olin Corporation | Olin | -40 | 21 |
| TransDigm Group | Transdigm Group Incorporated | -33 | 19 |
| Coca-Cola | Coca-Cola | -27 | 23 |
Coca-Cola is the most recognisable name on this list. Scored on 23 values, negative on every single one. Its worst: -70 on Better Health for All, -50 on Planet-Friendly Business.
Olin Corporation makes ammunition and chemical products. TransDigm is a defence contractor. FAT Brands runs fast-food chains. Universal Corporation is the world's largest leaf tobacco dealer.
The Other Side: 5 Companies Positive on Everything
| Company | Ticker | Avg Score | Values Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Agricultural Mortgage | Federal Agricultural Mortgage | +28 | 5 |
| Hydropath Technology | HELIOS TOWERS | +29 | 7 |
| Moleculin Biotech | Moolec Science SA | +26 | 5 |
| Paragon Therapeutics | Protagonist Therapeutics | +24 | 5 |
| Allertec | ERLEBNIS AKADEMIE AG | +16 | 5 |
Small, specialist companies. None are household names. Genuine ethical performance at scale is extraordinarily rare.
Why This Matters
Many of those 423 companies appear in major index funds. If you hold an S&P 500 tracker, a FTSE All-World ETF, or a pension fund with passive equity exposure, some of these names are almost certainly in your portfolio.
The question is whether you know which ones. search any company.
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