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THE LUXURY SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS

Positive Luxury works exclusively with the global luxury industry to turn sustainability into competitive advantage. Since 2011 we have helped brands move from promise to proof – strengthening operations, reducing risk and increasing consumer trust. We understand the complexity of luxury value chains, the scrutiny premium brands face and the importance of protecting price and reputation.

COMMERCIAL VALUE. CONSUMER CONNECTION

Luxury consumers increasingly expect sustainability proof alongside heritage, craft and quality. By helping companies meet – and prove – standards that matter for people, nature and business, our clients reduce risk and increase resilience. Our communication tools then strengthen consumer engagement and help unlock new growth opportunities.

 

OUR PURPOSE

 

Our purpose is to transform the luxury industry, for the good of all. Because when luxury demonstrates high standards, others aspire to follow. Through the Butterfly Mark and our sustainability services, we help strengthen operations, build trust and turn sustainability action into business value.

BUTTERFLY MARK CERTIFICATION


Move from promise to proof with the certification built for luxury. The Butterfly Mark is based on clear, evidence-based requirements across Environment, Social and Governance, with verification carried out independently by an authorised third-party certification body. It gives brands credible proof of their sustainability action – helping build trust, protect value and communicate with confidence.
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SUPPLIER VETTING & CONSULTING SERVICES


Alongside Butterfly Mark Certification, we offer luxury supplier vetting under the Good Supplier Programme. We also blend technical expertise with luxury industry experience to deliver impactful ESG solutions across communications, strategy, governance, transformation and adaptation. From consultancy to carbon footprinting, we maximise the value of your sustainability projects large or small.
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OUR STORY: POSITIVE BY NAME, AND NATURE

Founded in 2011, Positive Luxury was born to drive real change in an industry whose influence shapes global aspiration. We were inspired by the story of the large blue butterfly – once extinct in the British Isles, now thriving again through scientific understanding and collaboration. Its revival proved that meaningful change requires expertise, accountability and collective action. Luxury works the same way, with each sector operating within its own ecosystem and facing its own challenges, from complex supply chains to changing consumer expectations. Our Butterfly Mark Certification and separate advisory services are designed to address those unique challenges. Today more than 130 luxury brands across the globe are part of our movement, raising standards for people, nature and business.

VISION

From the supply chain to the end product, we envision a future where luxury is truly synonymous with sustainability.

MISSION

Our mission is to shape a sustainable future for luxury by redefining the business model and rebuilding consumer trust.

OUR PARTNERS

Our ESG+ framework draws on recognised international agreements, frameworks, standards and legislation, and evolves to reflect changing sustainability regulation and expectations. The Positive Luxury Impact Network is a collective of expert partners across the luxury sustainability and marketing sectors unified by our purpose to transform luxury for the good of all. We believe collaboration is key to meeting high standards, driving meaningful change and building trust. Browse a selection of our sustainability, communications, technology and industry body partners below.

BSI logo

BSI

Sustainability partner

Baker McKenzie logo

BAKER MCKENZIE

Legislation partner

UN Fashion & Lifestyle Network LOGO

UN FASHION & LIFESTYLE NETWORK

Sustainability partner

World Benchmarking Alliance logo

WORLD BENCHMARKING ALLIANCE

Sustainability partner

Living Wage logo

Living Wage Foundation

We are a Living Wage Employer

WORLD BIODIVERSITY SUMMIT LOGO  

WORLD BIODIVERSITY SUMMIT

Sustainability partner

THE WOMEN’S CHAPTER LOGO

THE WOMEN’S CHAPTER

Sustainability partner

British Beauty Council logo

BRITISH BEAUTY COUNCIL

Beauty industry partner

Sustainable beauty coalition logo

Sustainable Beauty Coalition

Beauty industry partner

CEW UK logo

COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN UK

Beauty industry partner

Professional Beauty logo

PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY

Beauty industry partner

Swisstainable logo

SWISSTAINABLE

Travel industry partner

buyerdock

Buyerdock

Technology Partner

51 to carbon 0 logo

51TOCARBONZERO

Technology partner

Zevero

Technology partner

Carbonfact

Technology partner

Brink

Brink

AI Technology Partner

Reply logo

REPLY

Technology partner

SURVEY SOLUTIONS LOGO

SURVEY SOLUTIONS

Technology partner

STROM logo

STRØM WORKS

Technology partner

Chelsea Design centre logo

CHELSEA DESIGN CENTRE

Interiors industry partner

Launchmetrics logo

LAUNCHMETRICS

Industry data partner

Easyfairs logo

EASYFAIRS

Packaging partner

Smartworks logo

SMARTWORKS

Charity partner

Smiley logo

SMILEY

Fashion partner

Our Team

Nobody understands the intersection of sustainability, luxury and consumer expectations like Positive Luxury. Our team combines expertise in luxury, sustainability and communications to deliver rigorous standards, clear strategy and measurable impact. Our culture values purpose, collaboration and excellence, and we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our clients. That is why 95% of the brands we work with would recommend us, and in 2024 we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of their Best Places to Work.

Diana Verde Nieto

Co-Founder

Karen Hanton MBE

Co-Founder

Amy Nelson-Bennett

Executive Chair

Jamie Moore

Managing Director

Natalie Welsh

Chief of Staff

Olivia Tasker

Business Development Manager

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