Etam, a B Corp™ Certified Company

In 2025, Etam became a B Corp™ Certified company.
An international recognition that assesses the social, societal and environmental impact of businesses.
A collective achievement that makes us proud and reinforces our shared commitment to keep improving every day.

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The B CORP™ certification

B Corp™ companies meet verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
The certification is awarded by B Lab, a non-profit organization, to companies that successfully complete the B Impact Assessment (BIA) across five key impact areas.

ENVIRONMENT

We are taking concrete action to reduce our footprint at every stage. A 28% reduction in energy consumption, more than 75% renewable energy, a 71% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per item produced reflect our commitment to environmental progress.

ENVIRONMENT

We are taking concrete action to reduce our footprint at every stage. A 28% reduction in energy consumption, more than 75% renewable energy, a 71% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per item produced reflect our commitment to environmental progress.

COMMUNITIES

Together with our ecosystem, we are driving more responsible, inclusive and supportive practices. Today, 100% of our tier 1 suppliers are engaged in a structured social compliance programme.

COMMUNITIES

Together with our ecosystem, we are driving more responsible, inclusive and supportive practices. Today, 100% of our tier 1 suppliers are engaged in a structured social compliance programme.

GOVERNANCE

We place responsibility at the heart of our decision-making by fully integrating social, environmental and ethical considerations into our strategy. As a result, 100% of our employees have CSR objectives, supporting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

GOVERNANCE

We place responsibility at the heart of our decision-making by fully integrating social, environmental and ethical considerations into our strategy. As a result, 100% of our employees have CSR objectives, supporting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

CUSTOMERS

We develop innovative, safe and responsible products designed to make a meaningful difference in women’s lives. Through more sustainable, reusable and health-conscious solutions, we strive to meet their evolving needs. By placing women’s needs, well-being and voices at the heart of our innovation process, we help provide greater comfort, freedom and confidence every day.

CUSTOMERS

We develop innovative, safe and responsible products designed to make a meaningful difference in women’s lives. Through more sustainable, reusable and health-conscious solutions, we strive to meet their evolving needs. By placing women’s needs, well-being and voices at the heart of our innovation process, we help provide greater comfort, freedom and confidence every day.

EMPLOYEES

We foster a fairer, more inclusive and forward-looking workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive over the long term within a responsible and collaborative environment.

EMPLOYEES

We foster a fairer, more inclusive and forward-looking workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive over the long term within a responsible and collaborative environment.

A few key figures

Concrete actions for more responsible fashion: B Corp™ certification recognizes years of measurable commitments, driven by our ongoing determination to improve our practices and strengthen our positive impact over the long term.

176

tonnes of plastic eliminated since 2019

60%

of our products incorporate certified more responsible fibres

+1.7M€

donated to associations supporting women since 2019

42%

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2019

110 Years Ahead

Since 1916, we have continued to move forward and innovate to support women in their lives, their movements and their freedom. From the first synthetic stockings to waterless-dyed lace, our story is one of constant evolution always looking to the future.

1916 - 1950

FOUNDATIONS

The foundations of a pioneering brand

Founded in 1916 with the invention of the first synthetic stockings, Etam laid the groundwork for lingerie that was more modern, more accessible and in tune with its time. In 1928, the opening of our first Parisian store on Rue Saint-Honoré marked the beginning of a strong French presence, later reinforced by the development of workshops in Northern France and the gradual establishment of our corsetry expertise.

1950 - 1990

REVOLUTION

Revolutionising comfort for women

Over the decades, we made lingerie more accessible, comfortable and liberating. From cotton fabrics and self-service stores to automatic stock replenishment and next-generation bras, we transformed the lingerie experience to support the evolving needs, bodies and lifestyles of women.

1990 - 2010

ACCELERATION

Digitalisation and the first responsible commitments

We entered a new era by embracing digital innovation and launching our e-commerce platform as early as 2001. At the same time, we began a more sustainable transformation with our first organic cotton collections in 2007, while continuing to evolve our products and campaigns around a more confident and liberated vision of femininity.

2010 - 2024

INNOVATION

Building a more responsible approach to innovation

We accelerated our transformation by placing innovation, responsibility and positive impact at the heart of our development. Textile breakthroughs, more responsible materials, practical solutions designed to improve women’s lives, waterless-dyed lace and the launch of the WeCare programme in 2018 all shaped this key chapter, built around three pillars: women, the planet and innovation.

2025 -

LOOKING AHEAD

B Corp™ certification and shaping the future

As Etam approaches its 110th anniversary, the company continues its evolution by becoming B Corp™ Certified. This recognition highlights the commitment that defines Etam today the result of more than a century of innovation, transformation and continuous progress. It marks a new chapter in our story and strengthens our ambition: to keep evolving fashion for women with ever greater responsibility, innovation and positive impact.

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1. Understanding our B Corp™ commitment

What is B Corp™ certification?

B Corp™ is an international certification that recognizes companies meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Why did we choose to become B Corp™ Certified?

This certification formalises and strengthens our long-standing commitments to women, innovation and more responsible fashion.

What does B Corp™ certification actually measure?

It assesses a company’s overall impact on its employees, customers, communities, the environment and governance.

Is B Corp™ certification permanent?

No. Certification requires regular reassessment and continuous improvement of our practices.

2. What this means for you

What does this change for me in practical terms?

It means higher standards across our products, practices and impact, with a constant commitment to delivering fashion that is more responsible, innovative and transparent.

Do your products evolve as a result of this commitment?

Our products have long been part of a responsible approach. B Corp™ certification strengthens this momentum by providing a more structured framework for our actions and supporting the evolution of our practices, particularly through the development of more responsible materials, longer-lasting products and innovations designed to improve women’s comfort and everyday lives.

Do you take customer feedback into account?

Yes. The opinions, expectations and needs of our customers play an active role in the continuous improvement of our products and services.

By choosing Etam, what am I supporting?

You are supporting a brand committed to long-term transformation, placing innovation, responsibility and women at the heart of its priorities.

3. Our impact on women and society

How do you make a tangible difference in women’s lives?

We create products and solutions designed to support women’s well-being, freedom and confidence, while also backing initiatives that promote empowerment and social progress.

How do your social commitments take shape in practice?

We support concrete initiatives focused on inclusion, diversity, health and women’s empowerment.

How do you select your suppliers?

100% of our Tier 1 suppliers are subject to a strict code of conduct and social audits. At the same time, we continue to strengthen our requirements, notably through the gradual implementation of environmental audits, helping improve practices across our entire value chain.

4. Our environmental commitment

How do you reduce your environmental impact?

We take action across our entire value chain, including materials, packaging, energy consumption, carbon emissions and product durability.

What are your main areas of action?

We prioritise more responsible materials, optimise packaging, reduce energy consumption and develop solutions that support a more circular fashion model.

How do you measure your progress?

Our commitments are supported by clear indicators that are regularly audited to ensure measurable and continuous improvement.