Back Market bags B Corp status as its research shows many Brits interested in refurbished smartphones

Refurbished electronics marketplace, Back Market, has secured B Corporation certification.

The announcement comes as it releases research showing that 65% of UK shoppers would consider switching to a refurbished smartphone, with one in 20 usually opting for such a device.

Thibaud Hug de Larauze, CEO and Co-founder at Back Market, says: “Companies today simply can’t ignore the importance of reducing their environmental impact. We’re at an inflection point with regards to climate change, and the choices we make today will ensure a sustainable future tomorrow.”

“For us at Back Market, becoming B Corp certified was always a key strategic objective. This commitment enables us to strengthen trust, transparency, and legitimacy in refurbished technology.”

He adds: “Our planet's resources are dwindling at an alarming rate, and the overproduction of tech products due to increased demand is a big part of the problem. And so, we’re thrilled to become B Corp certified, but we’re also aware we have a lot of education to do.” 

As part of its B Corp audit, Back Market became a Purpose-Led Company a year ago, with its purpose to "Empower Humanity to save Machines through Circularity and Repair", being legally written into the company’s status.

It says that it is committed to the continual development of its practices and is setting targets across the next three years for recertification in 2026.