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New B Corp standards: What changes for businesses?

B Lab has announced new standards for B Corp certification, marking the largest revision in the non-profit organisation's 19-year history. This follows years of consultation with businesses, experts, and civil society organisations, according to B Lab's press release. Nearly 10,000 companies across 160 industries worldwide are B Corp certified....

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Ciele Athletics appoints first chief executive officer

Montreal-based performance running brand Ciele Athletics has named Vans executive Jano Arabaghian its first chief executive officer. In a statement, the Canadian brand said Arabaghian, a seasoned executive with experience at Red Bull, The North Face, Oakley and Vans, will join the company in the newly created CEO role to drive its continued...

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Travel goods brand Monos secures B Corp certification

Canadian-based travel and lifestyle brand Monos, which has become known for its sturdy, lightweight luggage with no zips, has become the first North American luggage brand to earn B Corporation (B Corp) certification. Co-founded in 2018 by Victor Tam, Hubert Chan, and Daniel Shin, Monos feels that thoughtful design can and should be aligned with...

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Nudea recertifies as B Corp with increased Impact Score

Underwear and sleepwear brand Nudea has confirmed its recertification as a B Corporation for which it recorded an increased B Impact Score compared to when it was initially certified in 2022. This time round, global nonprofit B Lab, which grants the B Corp certifications, gave Nudea an “exemplary” score of 117.6, up from its prior 103 and well...

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Cotopaxi strengthens leadership team to accelerate growth

B Corp outdoor lifestyle brand Cotopaxi has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chief marketing officer and a senior vice president of product and merchandising to accelerate global brand growth, innovation and its purpose-driven impact. In a statement, the adventure lifestyle brand said the two key leadership hires...

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Abu Dhabi fund propels sustainable fashion-forward brand Pangaia

Abu Dhabi's Royal Group has acquired a majority stake in Pangaia, the innovative materials technology and lifestyle brand that has been reimagining textile production through environmental consciousness. The acquisition represents more than a traditional private equity transaction, signaling a strategic alignment between an emerging Middle...

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5 Milestones for 5 Years: Nudea founder talks funding women, intentional expansion and B Corps

Five years ago, Priya Downes set about on a mission to reshape the underwear industry. Recognising a lack of practical yet contemporary lingerie on the market, particularly for women facing rapid life changes, she left her job in the luxury field to embark on a new journey. A one in which she went head on against learning curves, sustainability...

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Acne Studios achieves B-Corp certification

Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has achieved B-Corp certification, joining a growing group of fashion companies committed to improving their environmental and social impact. Achieving B-Corp status was no easy feat for Acne Studios, the brand underscored in a press release today. To earn the certification, companies must answer more than 300...

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Erewhon launches exclusive apparel collection for Winter '24

Organic retailer and B Corp lifestyle brand Erewhon has launched an exclusive apparel collection just in time for the holiday season. Highlighting the company’s success in establishing a flagship lifestyle brand, rooted in a market that has set new benchmarks in the grocery industry since the 1960s, the new collection includes everyday staples...

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Active Apparel Group secures B Corp certification

Active Apparel Group (AAG) has received B Corp Certification, recognising the performance apparel manufacturer for its efforts in the way of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The firm received a score of 84.9 points on the B Impact Assessment (BIA), meaning that it exceeded the 80-point threshold required for the...

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Italian luxury brand Slowear joins Italy's B Corp ranks

The luxury fashion industry's gradual embrace of sustainable business practices has gained momentum with Slowear's B Corp certification, marking a notable shift in how premium apparel brands approach environmental and social governance. The Italian company's four-year journey to certification crystallizes a fundamental tension in contemporary...

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Mulberry achieves B Corp certification

Luxury heritage brand Mulberry is the latest British fashion company to achieve B Corp certification. Mulberry scored 87.1, above the B Corp requirement pass mark and ahead of the industry standard of 80.9. The fashion house said it earned notable points for unlocking Impact Business Models, ways that a business is designed to create a specific...