All B Corp articles
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News briefsBurton receives B Corp recertification
Burton has announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, a widely recognized accolade that sets the gold standard for businesses committed to making a positive impact. To maintain its B Corp certification, Burton undergoes a thorough B Impact Assessment process every three years. This assessment evaluates various aspects, ...
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News briefsDb achieves B Corp status
Db, makers of luggage for activities including surfing and snowboarding, has achieved B Corp status. Db achieved a 98.1 score, compared to the minimum requirement of 80. To complete the certification, Db has taken certain steps to cement its commitment to being legally accountable to all of its stakeholders – ...
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ArticleAllbirds is giving away the secrets of its net-zero shoe
Allbirds has released the details of its net zero carbon shoe, M0.0NSHOT, and, in a bid to encourage competitors to create their own version, is giving away its entire methodology.
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ArticleThe best consumer-rated outdoor and cycling brands
Our latest exclusive big data analysis reveals which brands top the consumer ratings for outdoor and cycling brands from over 145,000 reviews
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News briefsSpanish eco-friendly fashion company launches sports brand
Ecoalf, a Spanish eco-friendly fashion company, is entering the sportswear market with Ecoalf Sports, its new brand of sustainable sportswear for running, cycling, surfing, yoga and pilates. Like its other collections, the new Ecoalf sportswear uses natural and recycled fibers. Founded in 2009 by Javier Goyeneche, Ecoalf posted revenues of ...
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News briefsSave the Duck launches first women’s swimwear
Save the Duck, the Italian brand best known for its animal-free outerwear, is introducing its first women’s swimwear products as part of its spring 2024 collection. Swimwear for men has already been part of the brand’s offering. The new collection for women, crafted from recycled nylon and polyester, comprises a ...
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C-Suite InterviewPicture Organic Clothing CEO: “The biggest challenge is the fight against greenwashing”
B-Corp snowboarding brand Picture Organic and its CEO Julien Durant want to challenge the fast-fashion mindset and lead with transparency
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News briefsKMD Brands secures B Corp status for Rip Curl, Kathmandu, Oboz
KMD Brands, the outdoor, lifestyle and sports company, sees all three of its brands – Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl – become Certified B Corporations, becoming one of the first multinational firms in Australia and New Zealand to have all businesses individually certified. KMD Brands Group CEO Michael Daly ...
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News briefsOrthoLite partners with Novamont to produce circular solution for footwear
Insole and footwear materials brand OrthoLite has announced a partnership with Novamont, a B-Corp manufacturer of bioplastics and biochemicals, to escalate the scalability of its circular foam material solution for footwear, the OrthoLite Cirql, originally launched in 2022. OrthoLite Cirql foam is positioned as free from “forever chemicals” and responsibly ...
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C-Suite InterviewArena CEO Peter Graschi discusses turnover, sales and growth of the swimwear company
CEO Peter Graschi explains how Arena plans to expand its growth even further and why Arena has no difficulty with the shortage of skilled workers.
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News briefsPangaia receives B Corp certification
London-based material science brand Pangaia has received B Corp certification, scoring 84.5 points in the assessment. Administered by the non-profit organization B Lab, the B Corp certification assesses a brand’s social and environmental impact. By obtaining the certification, Pangaea joins a community of 6,058 companies worldwide. More than 1,000 companies ...
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News briefsSunGod launches new crowdfunding campaign
SunGod has launched a new crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube. The campaign, dubbed “The 2022 Vision Raise,” went live on Nov. 15. The British performance eyewear brand has a fundraising target of £1 million (€1.1 million), specifically aimed at the next stage of its growth. Thanks to the new funds, the ...
