Mulberry achieves B Corp certification with a score of 87.1

Mulberry has announced its B Corp certification, saying it is “an important milestone in the brand’s journey towards a regenerative and circular model, and a reflection of its purpose-led approach to progressive British luxury.”

The rigorous social and environmental framework, which requires a detailed assessment of each part of the business against key impact areas, is essential for any company that wants to be taken seriously for its efforts in areas such as the environment, corporate governance, treatment of workers and customers, as well as its relations with the community.

Certification requires a score of 80 and Mulberry achieved a score of 87.1, “scoring notable points and unlocking impact business models – ways in which a company is designed to create a specific positive benefit – in the Environment category, supported by the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing and product circularity.”

The company sources all its leather from environmentally accredited tanneries and claims its “pioneering Mulberry Exchange has set the standard for luxury recommerce.”

What may be surprising is that it has only just achieved B Corp status. It has had a sustainability focus for decades and launched its Made to Last Manifesto in 2021.

“I am proud that my first announcement as CEO of Mulberry is our B Corp certification,” said company director Andrea Baldo. “Mulberry is one of the first global luxury brands to become a B Corp, and this reflects the DNA of the company and the hard work of the teams. But it is a milestone, not a destination, and we look forward to learning from and contributing to a variety of businesses to be a positive force for our communities and the environment.”