Is HarperOne ethical?
RecommendedYes — HarperOne scores 82/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | FSC Certified, Climate Neutral, B Corp |
Scored with our public methodology.
HarperOne at a glance
HarperOne offers 2 products on EthiCompare across Books & Media, with an average ethics score of 82/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Climate Neutral, B Corp.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across HarperOne's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Environment88/10
- Sourcing85/10
- Labor77.5/10
- Transparency73.5/10
Categories covered
Where HarperOne shows up across our directory.
- Books & Media2
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across HarperOne's products.
- ✓Beautiful FSC-certified paper quality
- ✓Timeless content for all ages
- ✓Sturdy cloth-bound construction
- ✓High-quality FSC-certified materials
- ✓Universal appeal for all ages
- ✓Soy-based inks used in printing
Range at a glance
How consistent HarperOne is across everything we have scored.
2
products scored
82–82
ethics score range
100%
carry a certification
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price tiers
| Product | Category | Price | Ethics |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse | Books & Media | $$ | 82 |
| The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Hardcover Deluxe Edition) | Books & Media | $$ | 82 |
Sustainability commitments
"FSC-certified paper ensures no old-growth forests were harmed; HarperCollins has a public commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in their direct operations."
"The publisher, HarperOne, is part of a B Corp certified group and uses 100% recycled or FSC-certified paper for this edition."
Products from HarperOne
A global bestseller and beloved gift book printed on FSC-certified paper, focusing on mental health, kindness, and universal human connection.
An Amazon #1 Best Seller and global phenomenon, this beautifully illustrated book focuses on kindness, mental health, and connection, printed on FSC-certified paper by a B Corp-certified publisher.
Common questions about HarperOne
Is HarperOne cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for HarperOne's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does HarperOne score overall?+
HarperOne averages 82/100 across the 2 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns HarperOne?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to HarperOne?+
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