Longchamp Joins B Corp Ranks as Luxury Eyes Sustainable Pivot
Paris-based luxury brand Longchamp has secured B Corp certification, marking another milestone for the fashion industry's push toward verified sustainability amid increasingly stringent standards.
The French handbag powerhouse earned the badge after rigorous scrutiny across more than 300 points, spanning human resources, design, production, sourcing, distribution, and governance. This comes hot on the heels of tangible wins: In 2024, Longchamp reduced emissions by 9% compared to the prior year. The brand's new 2033 Climate Strategy ramps it up further, targeting 95% cuts in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, plus a 60% drop in Scope 3 air freight emissions through operational overhauls and sharper governance.
Repair remains a cornerstone too—last year, Longchamp's 33 global repair centers revived 80,000 products, extending product lifecycles in line with circular economy principles.
"B Corp certification underscores our unwavering commitment to positive impact," says Longchamp in its announcement. Creative Director Sophie Delafontaine adds, “Making products that last is central to our vision and our history. The fact that we are committed to sustainability inspires us to create beautiful, well-designed objects, without ever sacrificing innovation or our love of fashion—objects that appeal to free, contemporary women who are aware of the issues of our time.”
The timing is notable. B Lab's recent framework revamp ditched the old points-based scoring for strict minimum thresholds across categories, closing loopholes where companies could offset weaknesses elsewhere. Longchamp's score? A robust 92.3, well above the 80-point bar.
As luxury grapples with consumer demands for transparency, Longchamp's move signals a maturing playbook: Blend heritage craftsmanship with measurable eco-governance to stay relevant.
