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16 B Corp Certified Brands to Shop in the UK
1. Baukjen
Instagram | @baukjen
Category | Women's Clothing, Accessories, Footwear
Certification | B Corp certified since March 2021
Baukjen aims to empower women to be their best selves every day through timeless, carefully crafted designs. They are determined to drive lasting positive change through sustainable production practices, recycling of garments and fabrics, and a commitment to a more ethical supply chain.
2. Haeckels
Instagram | @haeckels
Category | Beauty
Certification | B Corp certified since December 2022
Haeckels creates clean products made with waste natural resources. The brand uses seaweed handpicked in Margate, UK, as the base for all products. Haeckels raises awareness about the importance of ocean preservation and the benefits its natural resources provide.
3. Finisterre
Instagram | @finisterre
Category | Clothing
Certification | B Corp certified since January 2018
Since 2003 the company has commited to make exceptional products in amore responsible and transparent way. The brand integrates responsible practice in all parts of their operation from production to repair. The company publishes annual impact report that shares transparently on their efforts towards making an informed and conscious business decisions.
4. Oliver Co.
Instagram | @oliverco
Category | Accessories
Certification | B Corp certified since February 2022
Oliver Co recognized the harmful impact of the traditional leather industry and synthetic materials on the planet. With the goal of creating a more sustainable lifestyle through design-led, premium accessories that cause as little environmental impact as possible, the brand decided to implement innovative material technologies to create bio-material-based accessories to reduce these impacts and develop a more circular industry. The brand uses a variety of alternative sustainable materials in its products, like wallets, keychains, and bags. These materials include apple leather, made from apple harvest waste; organic cotton, GOTS certified; recycled polyester, giving plastic a new life. Transparently and traceability of all ingredients are at the core of brand operations.
5. Aromatherapy Associates
Instagram | @aromatheraphyassociates
Category | Beauty
Certification | B Corp certified since August 2020
Aromatherapy Associates creates high quality aromatherapy and spa products to help soothe the skin and the mind. A rich history of aromatherapy expertise combined with a goal of serving people, the planet, and communities makes Aromatherapy Associates a trusted brand for decades.
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6. Vivobarefoot
Instagram | @vivobarefoot
Category | Footwear
Certification | B Corp certified since September 2020
Veja is a french born sneakers brand being at the forefront of sustainability since its birth in 2004. The brand transparently share and updates their efforts on social and environmental responsiblity. As of October 2021, Veja's material suppliers must submit a test report specifying that their products do not contain the most commonly used hazardous chemicals in the fashion industry. VEJA considers recycled PET, organic cotton, ChromeFree leather, organic jute, C.W.L. as 'preferred' materials and uses these 'preferred materials' as their main materials to create sneakers.
7. Hylo Athletics
Instagram | @hyloathletics
Category | Footwear
Certification | B Corp certified since April 2022
Hylo Athletics believe in the power of sport to inspire positive change. The brand is making performance products in a better way by taking a materials-first approach and using renewable materials as much as possible. Every corn runner has a unique number which they use to keep track of their total impact.
8. UpCircle
Instagram | @upcircle
Category | Beauty
Certification | B Corp certified since November 2022
UpCircle was born with the mission to transform leftover natural ingredients such as coffee grounds, fruit stones, and chai tea spices into quality natural organic skincare products. Their Cosmos-approved vegan ingredients come in 99% plastic-free packaging. The brand offers refills on over 98% of their skincare range and you can even save 20% through their refill scheme.
9. Bird Eyewear
Instagram | @birdeyewear
Category | Eyewear
Certification | B Corp certified since March 2020
Birds Eyewear frames are made with sustainable materials, which are never derived from or exploit animal. Materials include certified woods, bio-based acetate, renewable cork and recycled aluminum. All dyes used in the frames and cases are plant-based. The brand supports circularity in its operations by designing frames that are built to last and are recyclable or repairable.
10. Aspiga
Instagram | @aspiga
Category | Women's Clothing, Accessories, Footwear
Certification | B Corp certified since August 2022
Launched in 2006, Aspiga emphasizes craftsmanship and sustainability in its production process, initially focusing on sandals in Kenya and later expanding to include clothing. The clothing line prioritizes contemporary, stylish, and timeless designs, utilizing natural and organic materials. The brand maintains a strong connection to its roots and is dedicated to giving back to the communities that inspired its journey. Through social responsibility programs, supported by loyal customers, the company contributes to education, infrastructure development, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Kenya and India.
11. Pangaia
Instagram | @pangaia
Category | Clothing, Accessories
Certification | B Corp certified since December 2022
Pangaia intersects of science, purpose, and design. Promoting a sustainable business model across all operations, the brand promotes and maintains transparency in its sustainability initiatives, such as proving an impact report and outlining its materials, and its approach to people, as it emphasizes the interconnectedness of people and the planet to name a few. Material science is at the core of this business with the brand developing a plethora of innovative plant-based materials.
12. Elvis & Kresse
Instagram | @elvisandkresse
Category | Bags, Accessories
Certification | B Corp certified since August 2015
Elvis and Kresse has been rescuing fire-hoses since 2005 to create lifestyle accessories with the help of high quality craftmanship. The brand now uses different waste materials to make beautifully designed one-of-a-kind bags and homeware, which has led the brand to save over 300 tonnes of material from landfill.
13. The Nue Co
Instagram | @thenueco
Category | Health Supplements, Skincare, Haircare
Certification | B Corp certified since November 2022
The Nue Co was inspired to craft supplements and topicals using a blend of science and nature and was founded under the principle to create supplements that are safe for both people and the planet. The brand emphasizes the complex and deep connection between various systems in our body and as such has developed formulas to address 8 essential health needs such as, but not limited to, gut health, hair, and skin using sustainably-sourced ingredients. The Nue Co maintains transparency and traceability of all ingredients in its products, which are free from harmful chemicals and fillers and rigorously tested for quality. As sustainability is at the core of all operations, sustainable initiatives extend from ingredients all the way to packaging used, which is recyclable and carbon footprint tracked.
14. Balance Me
Instagram | @balanceme
Category | Skincare
Certification | B Corp certified since November 2022
Balance Me is a natural skincare brand founded by two sisters in 2005. The brand ensures that all products only blend with 100% natural fragrances. All ingredients are either naturally occurring, derived from, or identical to natural ingredients. All products indicate the percentage of natural on their labels. Those below 100% are preserved with EcoCert-approved preservatives that contain Benzyl Alcohol and Dehydroacetic Acid. The brand never tests on animals or uses parabens, silicones, sulphates, propylene glycol, microbeads, DEA, TEA, artificial fragrances and colors.
15. Evolve Organic Beauty
Instagram | @evolveorganicbeauty
Category | Skincare, Haircare
Certification | B Corp certified since October 2022
Evolve Organic Beauty infuses organic into all its clean beauty products that go beyond sustainable beauty to eventually evolve into regenerative products, meaning their impacts are positive for the planet. Evolve Organic Beauty makes vegan and cruelty-free products that are healthier, greener, and kinder for us and our planet, whose carbon emissions measures are transparently presented along with all ingredients. Products are formulated using upcycled ingredients from the food industry such as coconut, sugar cane, maca, raspberry, and avocado.
16. Medik8
Instagram | @officialmedik8
Category | Beauty
Certification | B Corp certified since December 2023
Medik8 stands as a renowned British dermatological skincare brand, celebrated globally for its age-defying products that harmonize effectiveness, ethical principles, and excellence. Medik8's mission is to simplify anti-ageing skincare by emphasizing a straightforward routine of vitamin C and sunscreen during the day and vitamin A at night. This clinically proven strategy aims to provide visible and tangible results. The company is dedicated to advancing this philosophy through the development of increasingly sophisticated CSA formulas. As part of their commitment, Medik8 is conducting a long-term clinical trial for its CSA regime, showcasing visible improvements in skin texture, brightness, and overall health, with a notable reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
