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7 B Corp Certified Brands to Shop in France

April 17, 2024
Written by ConsiderBeyond
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In order for a clothing material to be used in a piece of clothing, considerable time is spent to extract these raw materials, process them into fabric, and patch them up as a garment. Hence, a material can be deemed sustainable if it contributes to reducing the environmental impacts during this life cycle. We introduce five fibers we can choose from that help make an item of clothing more sustainable.

1. Veja

Instagram | @veja
Category
| Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2018

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.

Browse Veja
May be an image of 1 person and wingtip shoes
Photo by Veja

2. Faguo

Instagram | @faguo
Category
| Clothing & Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since February 2021

Faguo transparently shows where and how all products are made by sharing the information of all service providers. Since 2009, Faguo has been calculating carbon footprint and setting an approach to improve the reduction and compensation for its CO2 emissions. Faguo, displays the Carbon Footprint calculation of each pice on the label with a QR code. 80% of Faguo's pieces are conceived in recycled materials and conducts Life Cycle Assessment to make pieces that emit less CO2 in each clothing category.

Browse Faguo
May be an image of shoes
Photo by Faguo

3. Sézane

Instagram | @sezane
Category
| Women's Clothing, Bags, Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since September 2021

Founded in 2013, Sézane crafts beautiful high-quality and timeless clothing pieces with a Parisian touch. The brand publishes sustainability report each year to share their commitment and activities towards social and environmental responsibility. The brand shares that 3/4 of the materials used in all collections are eco-friendly and 3/4 of our pieces are certified with five labels that are most credible in the industry: GOTS, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, FSC, LENZING ™ ECOVERO ™* and RWS and RMS. Learn more about these certifications on our certifications page.

Browse Sezane
May be an image of 1 person and scarf
Photo by Sézane

4. Typology

Instagram | @typology
Category
| Beauty
Certification
| B Corp certified since March 2021

Typology is a mission-driven, environmentally friendly beauty company born in Paris. The brand is committed to delivering a premium natural skincare products with the highest quality ingredients. The exotic extracts are sourced from sustainable farms using gentle extraction techniques while all formulations are 100% french partnering with laboratories in Bergerac, Aix en Provence and Compiègne.

Browse Typology
No photo description available.
Photo by Typology

5. Chloé

Instagram | @Chloé
Categoty
| Luxury
Certification
| B Corp certified since October 2021

While rooted in luxury since the 1950s, Chloé is making significant strides toward a more sustainable future. The brand is increasing its use of lower-impact materials like linen and recycled polyester, while embracing circularity initiatives including its Chloé Vintage program. In fact, it was the first luxury fashion house to achieve a B-Corp certification in 2021. Additionally, Chloé partners with the Social Fair Trade Initiative to ensure fair working conditions throughout their supply chain.

Browse Chloé
Peut être une image de 1 personne, tresses et chaussures
Photo by Chloé

6. Patine

Instagram | @patineparis
Category
| Clothing
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2018

Patine is known for its timeless elegance and commitment to sustainability. They create beautiful clothing pieces that blend classic French style with modern sensibilities. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to prioritizing fair labor practices, Patine strives to minimize its environmental footprint while offering discerning consumers luxurious and sustainable fashion choices.

Browse Patine
May be an image of 2 people, duffle coat and overcoat
Photo by Patine

7. Nécessaire

Instagram | @nécessaire, Inc.
Category
| Beauty
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2022

Nécessaire specializes in crafting essential personal care products – aptly named The Necessary™ – with a focus on promoting health and well-being. As part of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Nécessaire allocates 1% of sales to support environmental non-profits through their membership in 1% For The Planet. Additionally, they hold certifications as both Climate Neutral and Plastic Neutral, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as FSC-certified cartons. Nécessaire further supports recycling efforts through partnerships with How2Recycle and TerraCycle. All of Nécessaire's formulas adhere to strict standards, being vegan, cruelty-free, and meeting EU regulations. Moreover, they proudly bear the Leaping Bunny Certified seal, ensuring ethical practices throughout their product line.

Browse Necessaire
Photo by Necessaire

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7 B Corp Certified Brands to Shop in France

April 17, 2024

1. Veja

Instagram | @veja
Category
| Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2018

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.

Browse Veja
May be an image of 1 person and wingtip shoes
Photo by Veja

2. Faguo

Instagram | @faguo
Category
| Clothing & Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since February 2021

Faguo transparently shows where and how all products are made by sharing the information of all service providers. Since 2009, Faguo has been calculating carbon footprint and setting an approach to improve the reduction and compensation for its CO2 emissions. Faguo, displays the Carbon Footprint calculation of each pice on the label with a QR code. 80% of Faguo's pieces are conceived in recycled materials and conducts Life Cycle Assessment to make pieces that emit less CO2 in each clothing category.

Browse Faguo
May be an image of shoes
Photo by Faguo

3. Sézane

Instagram | @sezane
Category
| Women's Clothing, Bags, Shoes
Certification
| B Corp certified since September 2021

Founded in 2013, Sézane crafts beautiful high-quality and timeless clothing pieces with a Parisian touch. The brand publishes sustainability report each year to share their commitment and activities towards social and environmental responsibility. The brand shares that 3/4 of the materials used in all collections are eco-friendly and 3/4 of our pieces are certified with five labels that are most credible in the industry: GOTS, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, FSC, LENZING ™ ECOVERO ™* and RWS and RMS. Learn more about these certifications on our certifications page.

Browse Sezane
May be an image of 1 person and scarf
Photo by Sézane

4. Typology

Instagram | @typology
Category
| Beauty
Certification
| B Corp certified since March 2021

Typology is a mission-driven, environmentally friendly beauty company born in Paris. The brand is committed to delivering a premium natural skincare products with the highest quality ingredients. The exotic extracts are sourced from sustainable farms using gentle extraction techniques while all formulations are 100% french partnering with laboratories in Bergerac, Aix en Provence and Compiègne.

Browse Typology
No photo description available.
Photo by Typology

5. Chloé

Instagram | @Chloé
Categoty
| Luxury
Certification
| B Corp certified since October 2021

While rooted in luxury since the 1950s, Chloé is making significant strides toward a more sustainable future. The brand is increasing its use of lower-impact materials like linen and recycled polyester, while embracing circularity initiatives including its Chloé Vintage program. In fact, it was the first luxury fashion house to achieve a B-Corp certification in 2021. Additionally, Chloé partners with the Social Fair Trade Initiative to ensure fair working conditions throughout their supply chain.

Browse Chloé
Peut être une image de 1 personne, tresses et chaussures
Photo by Chloé

6. Patine

Instagram | @patineparis
Category
| Clothing
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2018

Patine is known for its timeless elegance and commitment to sustainability. They create beautiful clothing pieces that blend classic French style with modern sensibilities. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to prioritizing fair labor practices, Patine strives to minimize its environmental footprint while offering discerning consumers luxurious and sustainable fashion choices.

Browse Patine
May be an image of 2 people, duffle coat and overcoat
Photo by Patine

7. Nécessaire

Instagram | @nécessaire, Inc.
Category
| Beauty
Certification
| B Corp certified since December 2022

Nécessaire specializes in crafting essential personal care products – aptly named The Necessary™ – with a focus on promoting health and well-being. As part of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Nécessaire allocates 1% of sales to support environmental non-profits through their membership in 1% For The Planet. Additionally, they hold certifications as both Climate Neutral and Plastic Neutral, utilizing eco-friendly materials such as FSC-certified cartons. Nécessaire further supports recycling efforts through partnerships with How2Recycle and TerraCycle. All of Nécessaire's formulas adhere to strict standards, being vegan, cruelty-free, and meeting EU regulations. Moreover, they proudly bear the Leaping Bunny Certified seal, ensuring ethical practices throughout their product line.

Browse Necessaire
Photo by Necessaire