A corporate gift should be an extension of your company's values. In a world where sustainability is increasingly crucial, showing appreciation with a positive impact is a powerful statement. We're putting a spotlight on Marie-Stella-Maris, a renowned partner whose brand stands for the perfect blend of luxury, design, and social impact. This Dutch lifestyle brand is more than just a supplier of exquisite Home & Body essentials; it is a B Corp-certified company with a clear mission: to contribute to global access to clean drinking water.
Sustainability is Transparency: The Exclusive Business Gifts Scorecard
To help you make the most responsible choice, we assess every gift against our clear and transparent sustainability criteria. A gift qualifies for our sustainability category when it scores 4 out of 6 criteria.
Let's run Marie-Stella-Maris through our scorecard and discover why this is an excellent and sustainable choice for your business relations:
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1. Recycled or Renewable Material
Products are refillable (Refills and Refill Bar), saving waste. Packaging (glass bottles) is lighter for material and CO2 savings in transport. Upcycled ingredients are used in their body care range.
2. Local Production (Within Europe)
All body care essentials are produced in the Netherlands. Glass bottles are produced in Europe, ensuring shorter transport distances and a lower carbon footprint.
3. Socially Responsible Production
As a B Corp certified company, Marie-Stella-Maris meets the highest standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, ensuring fair labour practices (SDG 8).
4. Long-Lasting Enjoyment
The products are of exceptional quality, designed for prolonged use, and the bottles are refillable for extended enjoyment, which reduces overall consumption.
5. Social Impact
Marie-Stella-Maris is a Social Enterprise founded on a clear mission: increasing access to clean water.
6. Charitable Cause
Annually, 2.5% of the turnover is donated to the Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation to support sustainable WASH projects (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene).
Score: 6/6 – An Exceptionally Sustainable Gift!
Marie-Stella-Maris achieves a perfect score of 6 out of 6 on our sustainability scorecard, and automatically meets our strict sustainability standards thanks to its B Corp certification.
Why Marie-Stella-Maris is Your Sustainable Choice
This brand proves that you do not have to compromise between luxury and impact.
B Corp: The Benchmark for Responsible Businesses
As a certified B Corp with a score of 91 points, Marie-Stella-Maris demonstrates its commitment to the highest standards of social and ecological responsibility. This assures you that you are choosing a gift from a company dedicated to being a force for good in the world.
Clean Water for All: The Ultimate Social Impact
The core of their mission is the fight for clean drinking water. With every purchase, you contribute directly to the Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation, which supports sustainable water projects globally. This is a gift that makes not only the recipient but also a community elsewhere happier and healthier.
Circularity in Home & Body Care
By focusing on refillable packaging and Refill Bars, Marie-Stella-Maris encourages a circular approach. Furthermore, their body care products contribute to Clean Beauty, being 100% vegan, free from harmful substances, and utilising upcycled ingredients wherever possible.
Give a Gift with Meaning
Choosing Marie-Stella-Maris as a corporate gift means choosing:
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Impeccable Quality that expresses your appreciation.
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Measurable Impact that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Transparent Sustainability thanks to our 6-point scorecard and B Corp status.
Surprise your business partners with a luxury that goes beyond the packaging. Give a gift that reflects your company's values and contributes to a more sustainable and equitable world.
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