Eileen Fisher largest women’s fashion company to become a Certified B Corporation

By

Dani Greene

Published
Feb 8, 2016

Eileen Fisher has officially become a Certified B Corporation. Companies admitted to this prestigious group must voluntarily meet high standards for social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

 
The certification followed the company’s Vision2020 initiative, announced in March 2015, which outlines steps Eileen Fisher will take over the next five years to become 100% sustainable. Eileen Fisher holds the honor of being the largest women’s fashion B Corp company and the largest B Corp company in the state of New York.
 
Founder and Chairwoman Eileen Fisher said of becoming a B Corp company, "Being acknowledged for our work over three decades is a testament to our passionate commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This recognition allows us to take a bold step in sharing who we are and what we believe in, and to make greater impact in the world as a fashion industry leader.”

Established in 1984 by Eileen Fisher, the company has grown to employ over 11 people and over 60 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.