Yes — Yoto scores 88/100 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 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | B Corp, Climate Neutral, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, FSC Certified |
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Yoto offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Electronics & Tech, with an average ethics score of 88/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp, Climate Neutral, OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
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"Climate Neutral certified – Yoto offsets all emissions from manufacturing through shipping. Uses FSC-certified wood and recycled plastics. Packaging is 100% paper-based and zero plastic. Product designed for repairability (replaceable battery, silicon bumpers). Annual B Corp impact report shows 94% waste diversion from landfill at their assembly partner facility."
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A screen-free, B Corp certified audio player designed for children 3-12, built with sustainable materials and a Climate Neutral footprint. This is the #1 Amazon best-selling kids' speaker in 2025, with over 18,000 ratings and a 4.8-star average. Perfect for empty-nesters seeking thoughtful, low-waste gifts for grandchildren.
"The Yoto Player 3rd Gen is the gold standard of screen-free audio for kids. The build quality is fantastic, the sound is crisp, and the ethical certifications are a huge bonus for parents. I’d recommend it without hesitation."
Yoto Player (3rd Gen) – The Audio Platform for Independent Play"We got the Yoto for our 4yo and it's been a game-changer. No screen time guilt, and he can use it himself. The B Corp thing is cool too. My only gripe is that the cards are a bit pricey but there are free podcast cards."
Yoto Player (3rd Gen) – The Audio Platform for Independent Play"As a grandparent, I was worried about another screen for my grandson. The Yoto Player is perfect – he listens to stories and music without looking at a screen. The wood front feels premium and the packaging was totally plastic-free. Very impressed."
Yoto Player (3rd Gen) – The Audio Platform for Independent PlayNo EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Yoto's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
Yoto averages 88/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
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