B Corp status for bedding manufacturer

Bedding manufacturer Trendsetter is aiming to have a completely carbon neutral factory by 2025 as the company was recently awarded B Corp certification.

The Trafford-headquartered business which is parent company to The Fine Bedding Company and Night Owl, joins an international movement of 4,500 businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Based on the B Corp assessment, Trendsetter earned an overall score of 84.3, performing particularly high in the ‘environment’ and ‘worker’ sections.

Alongside its ‘pioneering eco-factory’ based in Estonia which is powered by 100% renewable energy, the firm has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability, continuously innovating and investing in ways to reduce its ecological footprint.

By 2025, Trendsetter aims to have a completely carbon neutral factory, and by 2030, the brand will be fully circular, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the 1.5C Paris Climate Agreement.

Claire Watkin, managing director at Trendsetter said: “As a fourth-generation family business with a strong ethical commitment, we are delighted to have been recognised as a Certified B Corporation.

“B Corp certification reflects our long-standing Trendsetter commitment to building sustainability into every fibre of our products, to ensure we grow in a responsible way that minimises its impact on people and planet.

“None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for the continued and dedicated hard work of all our team, and we see our B Corp™ status as a celebration of their success and a symbol of our commitment for generations to come.”