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Deep dives into what our data reveals about specific companies

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How we score companies across 11 ethical dimensions

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Energy, healthcare, tech, mining — where integrity matters most

The Advisor's Guide to Independent ESG Verification

Your client asks if their portfolio is ethical. ESG providers disagree. Fund labels are unreliable. Here's how to give an answer you can stand behind.

financial advisors
February 10, 2026

ESG Ratings Disagree — Independent Data Shows Why

ESG rating providers give the same company wildly different scores. We looked at what court filings and regulators say instead.

ESG ratings
February 10, 2026

How to Check If a Portfolio Is Ethical

Most portfolio screening tools rely on corporate self-reports. Here's how to verify what independent sources actually say about your holdings.

ethical investing
February 10, 2026

Coca-Cola vs PepsiCo: A Data-Driven Ethics Comparison

Coca-Cola scored -18.2 and PepsiCo scored -15.0 across 11 ethical dimensions. Same industry, different risk profiles. Here is the full breakdown.

coca-cola
February 8, 2026

10 Companies With the Lowest Data Privacy Scores in 2026

We scored thousands of public companies on data privacy using court filings, regulatory penalties, and investigative reports. These 10 scored lowest on our Safe & Smart Tech dimension.

data privacy
February 8, 2026

How to Audit Your Portfolio for Ethical Risks (Step-by-Step)

Most investors have no idea what their holdings are actually doing. Here is how to check your portfolio against independent ethical data in six steps — using court filings, not corporate marketing.

portfolio audit
February 8, 2026

Why Traditional ESG Ratings Miss the Full Picture

ESG ratings agencies rely on self-reported data, compress multidimensional conduct into a single grade, and get paid by the companies they evaluate. The result is a system that rewards disclosure over behaviour.

ESG ratings
February 8, 2026

The Beginner's Guide to Ethical Investing in 2026

Most 'ethical' funds hold defence contractors and companies with active labour lawsuits. Here is how to actually invest according to your values — with real data, not marketing.

ethical investing
February 8, 2026

Are Sin Stocks Actually Less Ethical? Data Says No

We scored 11 tobacco, alcohol, and gambling companies against 8 mainstream blue chips across 11 ethical dimensions. The results challenge the conventional wisdom.

sin stocks
February 8, 2026

Smartphone Supply Chain Ethics: How Apple, Google, and Intel Actually Score

Your smartphone passed through dozens of countries before it reached your pocket. We scored the companies behind it on supply chain ethics using court filings, labour investigations, and regulatory data. Only one scored positive.

smartphone supply chain ethics
February 8, 2026

Cloud Computing's Environmental Footprint: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud

AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud dominate the digital economy. We scored Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet on environmental impact using court filings, regulatory data, and investigative reports -- not corporate sustainability PDFs.

cloud computing
February 8, 2026

Defence Stocks Are Booming — How Do They Score on Ethics?

Defence stocks are among the best performers of 2026. We scored 13 major defence companies across 11 ethical dimensions. Here is what the data shows.

defence stocks
February 8, 2026

AI Ethics Scorecard: Nvidia, Meta, and Google Scored

The biggest AI companies scored across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory actions, and investigative reports. Nvidia, Meta, and Google face questions their share prices have not yet answered.

AI ethics
February 8, 2026

20 Food Companies Scored on Animal Welfare (2026)

We scored 20 major food companies on animal welfare using supply chain audits, court filings, and investigative reports. Only one scored positive.

animal welfare
February 8, 2026

Mining Companies Ranked on Environmental Performance

We ranked 17 of the world's largest mining companies on environmental impact using court filings, regulatory data, and investigative reports. Most scored poorly.

mining
February 8, 2026

Big Pharma Scored on Patient Access and Pricing

We scored major pharmaceutical companies on patient access, drug pricing, and ethical conduct across 11 dimensions. Most scored negative. Here is the data.

ethical pharmaceutical companies
February 8, 2026

Fast Fashion Scored: Worker Rights Across the Industry

We scored 10 publicly traded fashion companies on worker rights and ethical sourcing using court filings, labour investigations, and NGO reports. Most scored negative.

fast fashion ethics
February 8, 2026

The Most Ethical Banks in 2026: A Data-Driven Ranking

We scored 25+ major banks across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory actions, and investigative reports. Here are the banks that scored highest on governance and financial inclusion.

ethical banking
February 8, 2026

What Court Filings Reveal About Corporate Conduct

Public court filings, regulatory penalties, and investigative reports tell a different story than corporate sustainability reports. Here is what we found when we looked.

court filings
February 8, 2026

Inside 'Ethical' ETFs: What the Holdings Data Shows

We scored the 26 most common holdings in popular ESG ETFs across 11 independent dimensions. 17 of 26 have a negative average score.

ESG ETFs
February 8, 2026

Defence Contractors in Index Funds: A Data Breakdown

Most passive investors hold defence stocks without knowing it. We analysed the major index fund holdings and scored 15 defence companies across 11 ethical dimensions.

defence stocks
February 8, 2026

10 Companies With the Biggest ESG Rating Gap

These companies receive strong traditional ESG ratings. Our independent data analysis, built from court filings and regulatory records, shows a different picture.

ESG ratings
February 8, 2026

How the S&P 500 Scores on Ethical Integrity

We scored 40 of the largest S&P 500 companies across 11 ethical dimensions. Nearly three in four scored negative. Here is what the data shows.

S&P 500
February 8, 2026

Shell vs BP vs ExxonMobil: Oil Majors on Climate

We scored three of the world's largest oil companies on ethical integrity using court filings, regulatory actions, and investigative reports. Here is what the data shows.

oil companies
February 8, 2026

Nike vs Adidas: Which Has Cleaner Supply Chains?

We scored Nike and Adidas across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, labour investigations, and regulatory data. Here is what we found.

ethical sportswear
February 8, 2026

Amazon vs Walmart: A Data-Driven Ethics Comparison

We scored Amazon and Walmart across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory records, and investigative reports. Two retail giants, two very different risk profiles.

amazon
February 8, 2026

Google vs Microsoft vs Apple: Who Handles Your Data Best?

We scored all three tech giants across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory actions, and investigative reports. Here is how they compare on data privacy and beyond.

google privacy
February 8, 2026

Tesla vs BYD: Which EV Giant Is More Ethical?

We scored Tesla and BYD across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory records, and investigative reports. The results are not what you might expect.

tesla
February 8, 2026

The Most Ethical Companies on the LSE (2026)

We scored 443 London Stock Exchange companies across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, regulatory actions, and investigative reports. Here are the top 10.

ethical investing
February 8, 2026

Best Stocks for Gender Equality (2026)

We ranked companies on pay equity, worker safety, and labour rights using court filings and regulatory data. Here are the top performers on gender equality.

gender equality
February 8, 2026

Best Cruelty-Free Stocks to Invest In (2026)

We ranked public companies on animal welfare using court filings, certifications, and supply chain data. Here are the top 10 cruelty-free stocks.

cruelty-free investing
February 8, 2026

Best Green Energy Stocks for Ethical Investors (2026)

We ranked solar, wind, and clean energy companies on ethical integrity using independent data — not corporate sustainability reports. Here are the top picks.

green energy
February 8, 2026

The Most Ethical Tech Stocks of 2026

We scored the biggest tech companies across 11 ethical dimensions using independent data. Here are the 10 that came out on top.

ethical investing
February 8, 2026

Best Vegan Stocks to Buy in 2026: Cruelty Free Investing Ranked

Which publicly traded companies score highest on animal welfare? We ranked over 5,000 stocks on our Kind to Animals value. Only four made the cut.

Vegan Investing
February 6, 2026

How Luxury's Story Inverted in 2024

In 2024, luxury’s story inverted. The €2,600 “artisanal” handbag was made for €53 under judicial oversight. German carmakers outperformed heritage fashion houses on cultural respect. Digital disruptors closed the loop on products but widened their pay gaps. Mashini Investments’ analysis of 12 major brands shows the industry’s crisis of authenticity — where marketing myths collapse under measurable evidence.

Insights
August 16, 2025

The Algorithm Problem: How Social Media's Core Innovation Became Its Ethics Trap

When Facebook shifted from chronological to algorithmic feeds in 2009, it created an ethical trap that now affects billions. Analysis of Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X reveals how engagement-optimized algorithms systematically undermine societal values, scoring negative on 9 of 11 ethical metrics. From amplifying extremism to destroying organic reach, the very architecture designed to maximize time-on-platform produces predictable harms. Despite €1.2 billion in fines and mounting lawsuits, platforms resist fundamental change because their $134 billion revenue model depends on algorithmic engagement.

Insights
August 8, 2025

Germany's Grid Overhaul: A €650 Billion Opportunity, Not a Renewable Roadblock

Germany faces €650 billion in grid modernization costs. The proposed producer charges aren't anti-renewable; they're solving €4.2 billion annual congestion waste. At 62.7% renewables, Germany must incentivize efficient grid integration. Smart investors target infrastructure leaders like Siemens Energy and EnBW building tomorrow's intelligent energy systems.

Insights
July 29, 2025

Energy, Intelligence, and the False Choice: Why Planet-Friendly Business Still Matters

Why the prosperity vs. planet debate misses the point entirely.

Insights
July 25, 2025