B Lab Benelux’s Post

💡 We've been a #BCorp for so long that we're now in the process of renewing our certification! We obtained our B Corp certification in 2021, and as the certification lasts three years, it's time to get it renewed. Why do we value this certification? ➡️ Because it guarantees the positive and transparent nature of our day-to-day work. This certification recognises that we act in the public interest: EcoTree is not satisfied with generating profits, it works to serve society and the environment. ➡️ Because being part of the B Lab France network and B Lab Nordics network is an asset for any company. ➡️ Because it is a certification that obliges us to our partners, our employees and society as a whole. Obtaining B Corp certification is not the end goal; it's a starting point for developing new actions that have a positive impact. So what's next? 👇🏼 The certification's value is directly correlated with the length and rigour of its process. To renew this certification, we answered over 300 questions in 6 different categories, work meticulously carried out by Louisiane Guezel, whom we'd like to thank very much! The audit will take place in April. 🖐️ See you soon for the outcome of this process. #BCorpMonth #BCorp

🎉 Denmark has officially reached 100 certified B Corp companies, and we are proud of being part of this community! 🌱 Back in 2021, we were only the 30th certified B Corp in Denmark. Now the B-team has more than tripled in size. 💚 The B Corp certification is great because it takes a holistic approach to being a more responsible company - rather than certifying specifics on individual products. It is not enough to use recycled plastic on some of your packaging or that one of your products is organic. To achieve the B Corp certification the company as a whole must excel in 5 categories: Environment, Community, Workers, Governance and Customers. Every three years you have to get recertified - which means that we are working on our recertification as we speak. This is a great opportunity to take a critical look at your business and ask yourself a lot of hard and important questions. A big congratulations to Danish B Corp newcomers: Birger Christensen Collective , Sing Tehus , Brøchner Hotels and many more! Together, we’re driving change and creating lasting impact. ☕🌍 #BCorp #CleverCoffee #ResponsibleBusiness #Impact B Lab Nordics

🌿 Exciting News in Sustainability! 🌍 We are thrilled to share insights from the "Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry” Masterclass at Igeho - Internationale Plattform für Hotellerie, Gastronomie, Take-away und Care fair, powered by Planted, Chef Gourmet SA - B Corp certified, Beauty Disrupted I Certified B Corp, and Nestlé Nespresso SA - leading the way in using business as a force for good. In the blog post, you will discover: 🌍 A True Movement: Chef Gourmet's CEO, Arthur Brault, highlights the collaborative spirit of B Corps and how it drives value for business. 🤝 Holistic Impact: Planted's Chief of Staff & Lead Analytics, Camilla Perotti, shares how the certification process supported efforts to map impact systematically and structure their sustainability efforts. 🏆Market Leadership: Nespresso Switzerland's Maxime Grether, Sustainability Manager, presents how their journey towards continuous improvement has been amplified by joining the B Corp Movement. 💡 Support for Impactful Business Models: Beauty Disrupted's Co-Founder, Alban Mayne, integrates B Corp values into its business model, demonstrating the business case for balancing profits and purpose. 🌟 Why B Corp Matters: Discover the transformative power of B Corp - more than just a certification, it's a catalyst for positive change. Read the full blog post: “B Corp: More Than a Certification - A Movement of Companies using Business as a Force for Good”.  https://lnkd.in/drmC3Zee #BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessForGood #IGEHO #BetterBusiness #BTheChange #BLab #BLabSwitzerland #BCorpMovement

Senior Minister of State for Communication and Information for Singapore, Dr. Janil Puthucheary, recognized the work of GSF during the Asia Tech Singapore - Digital Sustainability Forum. 🙌 Getting the Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) approved as an ISO standard was an important step in encouraging more organizations to use the standard to calculate a carbon intensity score for their software applications. In his keynote, Dr. Puthucheary highlighted the impact of SCI to measure their performance against sustainability best practices. #greensoftware #greencomputing #softwaredevelopment

“What does the ‘B’ in B Corp stand for?” A question we always get asked when talking about being B Corp Certified, so, in celebration of B Corp Month, it makes sense to start at the B-eginning. Some guesses we’ve had before… “Brilliant”, “Blooming fantastic” and “Better”. Nice, but not quite. It’s actually much more important than any of these. B is for ‘BENEFIT for all’ - which is what we at Lick commit to doing by becoming B Corp Certified. How do we do that? Well, being B Corp informs everything we do; from how we make our products, to the way we value our team’s wellbeing, to how we treat our customers and community. From upholding rigorous eco-credentials for all our products to giving back as we grow through trusted partners like charity:water, being members of Sedex, the world’s leading ethical trade membership platform, and signing the Better Business Act to campaign for a cleaner, greener and fairer future for all. But our B Corp certification isn’t a destination, it’s the beginning of the journey. That’s why we are continually evolving our approach to doing business sustainably and ethically to help everyone transform their homes with respect to people, communities and the planet. We hope this was of some BENEFIT when it comes to learning about B Corp. As always, we’re here for any questions or if you just want to share some more of your favourite B Corp Certified brands in the comments. Let’s move forward, together. #bcorpmonth #bcorpcertified

Each Friday in March, we'll be featuring a different B Lab certified company for #bcorpmonth! Today, we're featuring our wonderful friends at Yogi. Here's what they have to say about being a B Corp: At Yogi, the B Corp experience is all about what B Corp stands for: that business can be a force for good. Briana Buckles, our Global Senior Sustainability Manager, says “Going through recertification gives me confidence in the certification itself. I get to experience how thorough the process is, so when I see another company is certified I know that they earned it.” Earning certification requires taking a holistic view of our entire organization, illuminating the myriad ways our activities impact the people and places that support us. We first earned B Corp status in 2014, and last year’s audit set a new personal best score: 129.3, far surpassing the minimum qualifying score of 80. Every audit is an opportunity to assess and reassess what we do and how we do it. After all, our purpose is to ensure the world is better off because we’re in it. To fulfill that promise means ensuring everything we do is supporting regeneration, sustainability, and social responsibility, mindful of people and planet alike. B Corp certification is how we know, and how we show, that businesses can be better, and that we’re living our purpose every day. #bcorp #businessforgood #walmartsuppliers

For Absolute, achieving B Corp certification isn't the end of the road. 🙌 As a purpose-driven agency, with sustainability at the heart of what we do, we were ‘walking our talk’ long before our natural progression to becoming a B Corp last year. 🤝 B Corp certification underlines our long-term commitment to having a positive impact on people and the planet, using our influence in business as a force for good. As world issues are ever-changing, it’s up to us to keep moving better business forward. #BCorpMonth #BCorp #BCorpCertified #PositiveImpact

📢 It's all about the B Lab journey 🛣️ Being a #BCorp means we've met an ambitious set of social and environmental performance standards that respect people and the planet. But a #BCorp certification isn't a destination; it's an invitation to join the journey to better business. As world issues are ever-changing, it's up to us to keep moving forward. Staying the same is no way to create a better, bolder, brighter future. 🥱 Business as usual is so blah. If you're looking for meaningful services and purposeful products from businesses that care about more than just profit – look no further – the B Corp community is your platform. We're proud to be one of many B Corps, together with our promoters Code for All_ and Café Joyeux Portugal. We usually communicate the impact of the projects funded through our platform 🤩, but there's more to disclose when we look inside our organisation: ➡ Since 2017, we've actively contributed towards increasing financial access to over 15 thousand people – who became investors, and empowering financing to +140 organisations to implement their sustainable projects. ️➡ As a purpose-driven company, our impact mission is locked inside our articles of association - we work to reach profit but always alongside positive impact. B Lab Portugal #bcorpmonth

Beyond thrilled to announce that No Moss Co have achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses committed to balancing purpose with profit. What this means: 🌱 Rigorous standards for social and environmental performance. 🌱 Transparency and accountability in all we do. 🌱 Success measured by impact, not just profits. It's been a year-long endeavour, and we've involved the whole business to make this a reality, dedicating company purpose days to understanding and interrogating what being a B Corp would mean to us. As a collective, we recognise socially and environmentally responsible work is an ongoing practice to keep building on. As we continue our commitment to ethical practices, we envision businesses playing a crucial role in fostering a sustainable world. Interested in hearing more about what we do and our journey to B Corp? We've been featured by B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand , alongside other Aus and NZ B Corp newbies 🐣 It's an honour to be in good company, and we can't wait to start connecting with the wider B Corp community. https://lnkd.in/gRAdQDu9 #BCorp #SustainableFuture #ImpactMatters #SocialImpact #GreenBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #EthicalBusiness

Two weeks have passed since the B Corp Cork event on June 13th, and we've been reflecting on its success and impact. The event, co-hosted by Climeaction, Otonomee, Change by Degrees and B Lab Ireland, took place at The Dean Hotel and served as an exciting platform for innovation in the Irish business community. We are thankful to everyone who attended and helped make our vision of Raising the Collective Ambition in the Room a reality. The event was packed with insightful discussion and shared enthusiasm, highlighting the growing momentum of the B Corp movement in Ireland. James McManus spoke passionately about the workings, accomplishments, and significance of B Corps. Marcello Palazzi inspired us to step up our ambitions and engage with B Corps on a global scale. Numerous companies from various sectors, sizes, and stages of maturity shared their sustainability journeys, reinforcing our shared commitment to positive change. After two weeks of reflection, we can highlight a few key takeaways from the day: Companies are expanding their definition of stakeholders to include workers, customers, communities, and the environment. Being a certified B Corp is a marker of good business, showcasing awareness and solutions for societal and business challenges. It’s not enough to get your own house in order; responsible businesses make a difference by supporting others on their journey. Purpose-driven and sustainable businesses are setting themselves apart and succeeding commercially and financially. B Corps take pride in ensuring their products, practices, and profits do no harm and benefit all. The success of this event has set the stage for more exciting initiatives. Stay tuned for upcoming events, possibly later this year! Together, we are making strides toward a more sustainable future. #BCorp #BCorpCork #BusinessForGood #ResponsibleCorporates   Cully & Sully Limited  Gaia Talent OPTEL Group  Merck Group  Barry Group. UrbanVolt  Broadlake  RDJ LLP  OUTWEST Clothing Ballyhass Adventure Group Velo Coffee Roasters B -Corp OCEANR