Scamp & Dude achieves B Corp certification
British fashion brand Scamp & Dude has achieved B Corp certification, signalling a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the industry.
Administered by nonprofit B Lab, B Corp is a certification that evaluates a brand's social and environmental impact.
It covers over 300 questions on governance, workers, communities and impact on the environment.
In its assessment, Scamp & Dude achieved an overall score of 103.5. To qualify as a B Corp, businesses must score 80 or over. Meanwhile, the fashion industry average is 80.9.
Scamp & Dude's achievements so far include:
- Over £1.75 million in cash donations and Scamp & Dude products.
- 33,000 Super Scarves and 6,900 Superhero Sleep Buddies donated to those in need.
- 84% of loungewear made with organic cotton.
- 80% of dresses made with sustainable materials or wash processes.
- 44 litres of water saved per pair of jeans made, versus the industry standard.
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The brand joins the B Corp movement of over 7,600 companies globally, including fashion brands FatFace, Thrift+, Berghaus, TOMS, Pangaia, Ganni and Allbirds
Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Founder and CEO of Scamp & Dude, said: "Scamp & Dude has always believed in purpose beyond profit and the power of doing good.
"Sustainability and giving back sits at the very heart of Scamp & Dude, so becoming B Corp certified is such a special moment in our journey of transforming the world of fashion into a force for good.
"We are so proud to receive B Corp certification and the work doesn't stop here, as we continue to find new and exciting ways to become an even stronger, socially responsible business for both our planet and the people in it."
