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Ba&sh achieves B Corp certification

Parisian womenswear brand Ba&sh has become a B Corp-certified company after obtaining an “outstanding” score of 98 points for its social and environmental standards. Pierre-Arnaud Grenade, chief executive of Ba&sh, said in a statement: “Ba&sh is a staunchly optimistic brand with an eye on the future. As we all know, obtaining this B Corp...

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Omnes achieves B-Corp status, establishes partnership with The Seam

Contemporary fashion label Omnes has announced that it has achieved B-Corp certification after undergoing a “rigorous assessment” to meet standards of social and environmental performance and transparency. In a release, the brand said that the certification reflected its “dedication to using business as a force for good and making a positive...

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Una Terra invests in Another Tomorrow

Swiss-based early growth impact investment manager Una Terra has invested 2 million US dollars in B-Corp-certified sustainable luxury ready-to-wear brand Another Tomorrow as part of its Series A financing round. In a statement, Another Tomorrow said the strategic investment from Una Terra marks a commitment to “progressing innovation in the...

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Farm Rio receives B Corp Certification

Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio has become a B Corp-certified company after launching a global programme to reimagine its business model around the social and environmental fundamentals such as performance, accountability, and transparency. The brand, founded by Katia Barros and Marcello Bastos in 1997 as a small marketplace booth...

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Joanie Clothing announces B Corp Certification

Joanie Clothing, the B2B British retailer of modern vintage womenswear, has achieved B Corporation certification. The brand is now part of a global network of 7,000 B Corp-certified businesses, with over 1,400 in the UK. Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK, welcomed Joanie Clothing to the B Corp community, highlighting the movement's...

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Fashionphile named a Certified B Corporation

Luxury resale platform Fashionphile has announced its status as a Certified B Corporation. The B Corp certification recognizes companies across a number of industries that uphold “high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency”, according to the official Benefit Corporation site. Founded in 1999, Fashionphile has been a...

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Johnstons of Elgin achieves B Corp status

Scottish wool producer Johnstons of Elgin has achieved B Corp status. The family-owned firm said the recognition underscores the brand's commitment to driving positive social and environmental change. Since 1797, Johnstons of Elgin has been renowned for its expertise in fine natural fibers, blending quality and craftsmanship with a strong focus...

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FatFace receives B Corp certification

British lifestyle brand FatFace has been certified a B Corp company. With 1,100 companies certified in the UK, FatFace is the biggest retailer by turnover to become certified. Becoming a B Corp business means brands have to meet high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and...

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Creator marketplace Everpress awarded B Corp status

Everpress, a marketplace allowing creators to design their own t-shirts, has been awarded a B Corporation certification, recognising it for its social and environmental efforts. The platform achieved an overall score of 92 after being measured on its impact in five areas; workers & community, diversity, equity, inclusion and economic impact. In...

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Berghaus becomes first Pentland brand to achieve B Corp status

Outdoor clothing retailer Berghaus has become the first label owned by Pentland Brands to achieve B Corp status, the company has revealed, recognising it for responsible business practices. In a release, the British brand said it pledged to use the certification as a “catalyst to strive for even higher social and environmental standards”. To...

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Buff, the headwear outfitter, acquires B Corp certification

Original Buff, a headwear and neckwear accessories outfitter based in Barcelona, has acquired B Corp certification. Buff joins the growing list of 6,000 plus companies that are pursuing sustainable business, measuring success not just by financial metrics but also the wellbeing of people, communities and the planet. "From day one, we have been...

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Pangaia receives B Corp certification

Pangaia, a materials science and fashion company, has received B Corp certification, a status that it meets B Lab’s system in purpose and profit. The B Corp certification addresses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers five key impact areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is...