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Maplebear Inc..

CART.US | N/A

Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, engages in the provision of online grocery shopping services to households in North America. Its service can be provided through company's mobile application or website. The company also provides advertising services; and software-as-a-service solutions. ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Instacart's ethical profile is mixed, facing significant scrutiny over its treatment of independent contractors. Critics point to the company's reliance on gig workers as creating challenges for fair pay, predictable earnings, and access to traditional benefits like health insurance. Concerns have also been raised regarding pricing transparency, including the clear disclosure of surge pricing and service fees to customers. On the environmental front, Instacart's operations contribute to an aggregate footprint from its shopper network and packaging. The company allows consumers to request paper bags and has explored sustainability features like displaying carbon emissions and promoting sustainable alternatives.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No relevant evidence was found in the provided articles to assess CART.US against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. All articles either resulted in a 404 error or explicitly stated no data was available for the company or the specified value.

1

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

Instacart operates as an online grocery shopping service and platform, connecting customers with existing grocery retailers and utilizing gig shoppers for delivery. Its business model does not involve the direct procurement or trading of physical commodities, raw materials, or a traditional supply chain that would necessitate fair-trade certifications, supplier audits for welfare, traceability of goods, or remediation processes for sourcing violations. Therefore, KPIs related to these activities are not applicable to the company's direct operations. While Instacart has programs to support women-owned and Black-owned CPG brands through advertising credits, this is not evidence of procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers.

1

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete evidence related to Instacart's involvement with arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to sanctioned regimes, or any peacebuilding initiatives. While Article 3 mentions Instacart's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which addresses compliance with U.S. export control laws and economic sanctions, it does not provide quantitative data or specific actions regarding sales volume, frequency, or the existence of robust control systems.

1
Therefore, no KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' value can be scored based on the available information.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points for Instacart (CART.US) that align with the defined KPIs in the Planet-Friendly Business rubric. While some articles discuss general trends in sustainable packaging for food delivery or Instacart's role in the broader grocery delivery ecosystem, they lack concrete metrics on Instacart's own operational environmental performance, such as emissions, renewable energy use, waste diversion, or specific environmental compliance records. Article 4, which was from Instacart's own website and potentially relevant, was inaccessible.

1

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

10

The company emphasizes clear opt-out options for users regarding data use and ad relevance.

1
It also states a focus on adapting to new privacy regulations and compliance with legal and disclosure obligations.
2
While Instacart operates a bug bounty program, no specific details on its effectiveness or responsiveness are provided in the articles.
3

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Maplebear Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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