Brand Rating
Back Market
Back Market is the leading refurbished electronics marketplace (phones, laptops, tablets). The climate impact case is undeniable — extending device lifespans is the single biggest consumer action for reducing e-waste. B Corp certified (2019) and transparent about their refurbisher vetting process. The "stern" side: not all refurbishers on the platform meet the same quality bar, warranty coverage varies by seller, and they take a commission that can make prices higher than direct-from-refurbisher.
82/100
Hummlan Sustainability Score
82
out of 100
Sustainability Breakdown
Reduced demand for mined electronics materials indirectly protects habitats; no formal biodiversity programme.
Business model is circular by design: refurbishers test, repair and resell used phones, laptops and tablets instead of sending them to e-waste.
Refurbishment avoids the manufacturing emissions of new devices — the core climate case; B Corp certified. Carbon accounting is not fully published.
Avoids the mining and manufacturing pollution of new electronics; does not fully control refurbishers' waste and chemical handling.
B Corp certified and transparent about refurbisher vetting, but worker conditions sit with third-party refurbishers and warranty coverage varies by seller.
Our ratings are "stern but fair", based on third-party certifications and EU Taxonomy + CSRD alignment. We prioritize verifiable data over brand marketing claims. EU Taxonomy and CSRD explain the framework backbone.
Back Market Products We Track
Our ratings are "stern but fair", based on third-party certifications and EU Taxonomy + CSRD alignment. Learn more about EU Taxonomy and CSRD.