Mulberry has announced its B Corp Certification and said it’s “a significant milestone in the brand’s journey to a regenerative and circular model, and a reflection of its purpose-led approach to progressive British luxury”.

The rigorous social and environmental framework, requiring a detailed assessment of every part of the business against key impact areas, is a must 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 dealings with the community.

Certification requires a score of 80 and Mulberry achieved a score of 87.1, “earning notable points and unlocking Impact Business Models, ways that a business is designed to create a specific positive benefit, in the Environment category, underpinned by the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing and product circularity”. 

The company sources all of its leather from environmentally accredited tanneries and said its “pioneering Mulberry Exchange has set the standard for luxury re-commerce”.

What’s perhaps surprising is that it’s only just achieved B Corp status. It’s had a sustainability focus for decades and introduced its Made to Last Manifesto in 2021.

“I’m proud that my first announcement as CEO of Mulberry is our B Corp Certification,” said company chief 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 range of businesses in order to be a force for good for our communities and the environment.”