see the impact Every year the month of March is B Corp Month and today we celebrate the certified brands we work with who not only do great design but also make an effort to have a positive impact on the world around them. This week we also celebrate World Water Day on Friday 22nd March, and we switch our lights off for Earth Hour at 8.30pm (local time) this Saturday 23rd March.
Did you know.... a certified B Corporation (the B stands for ‘Benefit’) is a business that has been independently audited to meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact in everything they do. B Corp is a global label which sets a standard of excellence for socially and environmentally committed companies.
Certified companies legally commit to being virtuous for all their stakeholders. The B Corp certification allows them to engage in a continuous improvement process by joining a global community of companies collectively working towards a more virtuous world.
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Izipizi is an eyewear company from France. They are committed every day to the environment, their employees, and society by reducing their carbon footprint, enhancing their materials, promoting the well-being of their teams, and supporting charitable organisations. Certified as a B Corp since 2023, this label of excellence recognises their commitment to continuous improvement.
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Based on the B Impact assessment, Izipizi earned an overall score of 82.6.The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
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In the last four years, they have reduced the carbon footprint of their glasses by 47%, so they are very close to achieving their goal - and we are proud of them!
This year, they also made significant progress in transforming the materials used: 48% of their products are now produced from bio-based materials*, and they aim for 100% by 2025. The use of these biomaterials reduces the use of fossil fuels while offering stronger products and thus more durable in their use.
*bio-based material is composed of 45% castor oil - thus significantly reducing fossil fuel use.
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For over ten years, the French eyewear brand IZIPIZI has wanted to put a smile on the faces of as many people as possible, by offering affordable, cheerful and timeless eyewear for the whole family. The different models are designed in Paris to protect your eyes at every moment of life - from reading to lazing under the sun - while respecting the planet. The entire team is driven by the daily objective of reducing its carbon footprint and extending the durability of its products. The company, historically motivated by the well-being of its employees, is also committed to charitable associations
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For over ten years, the French eyewear brand IZIPIZI has wanted to put a smile on the faces of as many people as possible, by offering affordable, cheerful and timeless eyewear for the whole family. The different models are designed in Paris to protect your eyes at every moment of life - from reading to lazing under the sun - while respecting the planet. The entire team is driven by the daily objective of reducing its carbon footprint and extending the durability of its products. The company, historically motivated by the well-being of its employees, is also committed to charitable associations.
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"By making carbon impact a core focus, we realise how important these efforts are for the company."
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memobottle is an Australian company that creates convenient, premium and sustainable designs aimed to inspire positive environmental change and significantly reduce the consumption of single-use water bottles globally. The B Corp philosophy represents the business standard that the Memobottle team values in their personal and professional lives, so becoming a B Corp was a no-brainer for them.
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Memobottle is a proud supporter of water.org, a not-for-profit organisation that works in developing nations to provide clean drinking water to those in need.
Water.org has empowered over 10 million people with access to safe water and sanitation.
Since 2014, together with water.org they've provided over 33.8 million days of clean water to people in need, and diverted 200+ million single-use bottles from landfill.
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Memobottle was founded to create positive change. Social and environmental impact, transparency of supply chain, workforce engagement and customer satisfaction have been key principles since the beginning.
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Based on the B Impact assessment, Memobottle earned an overall score of 106.6.The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
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Skandinavisk is a sensory brand with a mission to inspire the world to live more Scandinavian. Skandinavisk believes that living more Scandinavian is not just which part of the world you come from, it's also how you think, how you treat others and the nature that surrounds you, and what you treasure. They compose Scandinavian fragrance stories designed to leave a lighter footprint, with a collection of scents for body and home.
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Based on the B Impact assessment, Skandinavisk earned an overall score of 114.4. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
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After initially certifying as a B Corp in 2019 with a score of 84.1, Skandinavisk replaced their entire product collection less than a year later. An unprecedented move that has been vindicated by a 30 point jump at recertification. Their new collection is more local, natural, organic, ethical and responsible, and is constantly being improved. As a founding member of the B Corp Beauty Coalition, and prominent in the B For Good Leaders movement, Skandinavisk reflects the Scandinavian truth that smaller voices can travel far and wide.
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Orbitkey make clever accessories to organise your everyday essentials. In the complexity of today’s world, their products are designed to simplify - helping you organise, optimise, and create the future you want to see.
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Based on the B Impact assessment, Orbitkey earned an overall score of 83.7. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
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Orbitkey's commitment goes beyond creating functional, lasting products. Since 2019, they have been offsetting 100% of their carbon footprint through Climate Neutral Certification. Not only that, they continue to reduce their footprint further by refining their operations, manufacturing processes, and the materials they use.
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Each one of their products is designed and engineered in-house and additionally, to ensure that their products are constructed to the best possible standards, 82.34% of their manufacturing expenditures are allocated to suppliers who hold an active ISO-9001 quality certification. They are working on increasing it to 85% by end of 2024.
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Secrid is a company where Industrial design and fashion come together in pocket-sized essentials. Made in Holland with great care for quality, people and the environment. Secrid believes that a better world starts in your pocket.
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Based on the B Impact assessment, Secrid earned an overall score of 85.4. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
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