7 Berghaus mission is up to open the outdoors to more communities and inspire more people to enjoy nature. Berghaus was certified as B Corp and joined a globally recognised community that uses business as a force for good. It was awarded B Corp status after a rigorous assessment that covered governance, workers, community, customers, and the environment. Berghaus is the first brand in the Pentland Brands portfolio to achieve the sought-after status. The outdoor brand prides itself on making long-lasting and repairable gear, which it has done since it began in 1966. It relaunched its repairs service, Repairhaus, in 2021, providing 6,000 free repairs to its customers in 2022. Berghaus backed initiatives that enhance accessibility to the outdoors for underrepresented groups, supporting The Outward Bound Trust, Its Great Out There Coalition, Millimetres 2 Mountains and Black Girls Hike. Its also committed to conserving the outdoor environment, planting 2 million trees through Eden Reforestation Projects and partnering with outdoor organisations including the John Muir Trust and the European Outdoor Conservation Association. Berghaus use Made Kinder, an internal criterion, to help its consumers see the gear made from materials that minimise impact. As part of the criteria, products must be free from harmful chemicals and made with 100% certified responsible down or sustainable cotton.

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