BACK MARKET
“ Back Market gives our employees two days where they can attend a strike on a matter that is important to them ”
QUENTIN LE BROUSTER CO-FOUNDER AND CTO , BACK MARKET
Promoting solidarity during the coronavirus pandemic Going beyond consumer experience , Back Market is dedicated to giving back to its community , particularly in times of difficulty . During the pandemic , the company looked to ways to support struggling families as they navigated homeschooling .
Le Brouster explains : “ Solidarity was really important to us during the pandemic . We ’ ve been helping a lot of NGOs by giving them some materials for families that couldn ' t afford it . For some families , it was hard for them to have the correct equipment to home school all their children , as many need computers to assist with their school work . Refurbishing is a really good way to make products cheaper and help NGOs and other initiatives that supported families during the lockdowns .”
This solidarity feeds into its company culture and the company ensures that its employees feel supported as well . Noting one unique initiative that as co-founder he is particularly proud of , Le Brouster says : “ Back Market gives our employees two days where they can attend a strike on a matter that is important to them . One of the days we go as a company , the other day the individual can go to one of their choosing . In March of this year , the company will be going to the World Climate Strike . We will have no meetings on this day and instead , we will walk the streets as part of the protest .”
As well as promoting climate consciousness , Back Market knows that sustainability isn ’ t as simple as reducing CO2 emissions and water usage . Keen to tackle a number of sustainable development goals , the company is an avid supporter of diversity , equity and inclusion .
“ Our mission at Back Market is to empower people to save the planet ; this can only be done with a team that has different perspectives and experiences ,” says Le Brouster .
He continues : “ As we look to drive forward our mission and as the company changes the status quo in tech , we are increasing representation . It ' s a big job and one that we can ' t do alone . So we are partnering with amazing organisations like PowerToFly , 50inTech and Women in Tech . And together ,
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