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March 18, 2021

Fastest-growing European B Corps 

Which of Europe’s sustainability-focused startups are building up their teams at speed?


Connor Bilboe

9 min read

Emna Everard and Alain Etienne, cofounders of Kazidomi.

Every business wants to build a positive brand, especially when it comes to sustainability. Luckily, there are a range of eco certifications companies can attain to reinforce this to investors and increasing eco-conscious consumers such as Forest Association, Certified Vegan and Soil Association.

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Deepak Ravindran and Emilie Vanpoperinghe, cofounders of Oddbox. Credit: Maria Bell
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