Premium British skincare brand Elemis is now a Certified B Corp.  The brand, which is sold in 103 countries, is part of L’Occitane Group.

“I congratulate Elemis on its B Corp Certification. This achievement is a testament to the commitment of the brand's teams across all levels and to the positive impact that Elemis has made on the beauty industry since it was founded over 30 years ago,” said André Hoffman, vice-chairman and CEO of the L'Occitane Group, which acquired the brand in 2019.

“We are so proud with our B Corp certification, one of the world's most stringent voluntary certifications for environmental and social impact. We know that business can make a big difference to society and the planet and B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy,” said Sean Harrington, co-founder and CEO. “We've joined thousands of businesses who, like us, believe in being a force for good. Business shapes society and every single one is deeply intertwined with environmental, social, and governance concerns, so it makes sense to measure a company's impact on these factors. We don't see the point of being a business if you aren't doing good in the world. In our view, companies have a social, economic, and environmental responsibility to bring positive impact to society,”

“This is the first milestone on our Group's ambitious journey towards global B Corp Certification. It proves that a clear, collective focus on the triple bottom line—our people, the planet and profitability—is possible for a company of our size,” added Hoffman.