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Premium British skincare brand Medik8 is now B Corp certified.
The achievement makes Medik8 one of 66 beauty manufacturers within the some-8,000 B Corp community worldwide to be recognized with the distinction.
B Corporations are companies that have been certified by B Lab (the nonprofit behind the B Corp movement) as having met rigorous social and environmental standards, which represent a commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. In becoming a B Corp, Medik8 is legally committed to bring benefit to shareholders and business stakeholders alike.
The certification addresses the entirety of a business’s operations and covers five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment and customers. The extensive certification process requires applicants to reach a benchmark score of 80-plus points, while providing evidence of socially- and environmentally-responsible practices relating to the entirety of a company’s operations.
Ongoing Sustainability Efforts
The brand’s ongoing efforts that contributed to its B Corp certification achievement include carbon reduction; minimizing its packaging impact; continued use of 100% renewable energy; introduction to its environmentally-friendly purchasing policy; and its accreditation as a living wage employer.
Medik8’s post-certification vision is to continue to be part of a global movement for a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy, while constantly improving on its existing processes and practices to drive greater positive change now and in the future.
“B Corp certification does not mean that as a company we are perfect, nor that we have achieved our highest impact,” said Alexandra Florea, head of sustainability at Medik8. “We are on a journey, and are excited to be joining a community of like-minded companies that believe businesses can be a force for good. Over the coming months and years, with B Corp as our guiding principle, we are committed to bringing greater positive impact to our communities and the planet.’’