The Body Shop awarded B Corp certification after 2 years of screening

Published: 24-Sep-2019
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The ethical beauty brand follows in the footsteps of parent company Natura & Co, which was the world’s first listed B Corp

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The Body Shop has been awarded B Corp certification in recognition of its efforts to use business as a force for good.

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