In March, companies around the world celebrate B Corp Month. For Le Nouveau Chef, this is a meaningful moment to reflect on what our B Corp certification represents and how it connects to both our history and our future.
Le Nouveau Chef was founded in 1986 with a clear ambition: to develop high-quality chef clothing where design, functionality, and craftsmanship come together. What started as a family business has grown into an international brand, yet our focus on long-term value has always remained the same. Responsible entrepreneurship is not a recent development for Le Nouveau Chef, but a natural continuation of the way we have been working for decades.
In 2024, Le Nouveau Chef officially became B Corp certified with a B Impact Score of 111.1 points, well above the required 80 points. This certification is awarded by B Lab, an international non-profit organization that assesses companies on their performance in the areas of governance, workers, environment, customers, and community.
The assessment is company-wide and evaluates policies, processes, and measurable performance. The certification confirms that Le Nouveau Chef meets international standards for social and environmental performance and that the interests of multiple stakeholders, not only shareholders, are legally embedded in the company’s governance. To maintain certification, Le Nouveau Chef is reassessed every three years. The certification applies to the organization as a whole and not to individual products.
For chefs and hospitality professionals, this means partnering with a brand that is independently verified, operates transparently, and is committed to continuous improvement. The B Corp certification reinforces the long-term vision of Le Nouveau Chef: developing professional chef clothing with a strong focus on quality, responsibility, and future readiness.
During B Corp Month, Le Nouveau Chef celebrates not only a certification, but a way of doing business that has been part of the company’s DNA since 1986. Choosing Le Nouveau Chef means choosing a brand that looks beyond today and consciously builds the future of professional chef clothing.
Read more about Le Nouveau Chef and B Corp, or go to the B Corp Month page here.
