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.
Our ratings are "stern but fair", based on third-party certifications and EU Taxonomy + CSRD alignment. Hummlan does not sell products and earns nothing from recommending brands — ratings are independent. Learn more about EU Taxonomy and CSRD.