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....
Apr 10, 2025
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...
Apr 9, 2025
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...
Mar 4, 2025
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...
Feb 24, 2025
Swedish fashion house TOTEME officially received a B Corp certification in September 2024, reinforcing the brands commitment to responsible business practices. Founded on the principles of minimalism, long-standing style, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand creates modern classics with purpose, occasion, and longevity in mind. Sustainability...
Feb 18, 2025
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...
Feb 4, 2025
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...
Jan 24, 2025
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...
Jan 14, 2025
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...
Jan 9, 2025
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...
Dec 9, 2024
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...
Nov 12, 2024
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...
Oct 28, 2024