Tag: B Corp certification

Yuka Celebrates B Corp Certification, Reinforcing Dedication to Transparency and Accountability

Stuart Mitchell

Yuka, the independent health and wellness app that more than 48 million consumers in 12 different countries use to check the health and environmental impact of the food and cosmetics they purchase, is proud to announce it has become a Certified B Corporation (B-Corp), further demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability.  B Lab certifies B Corporations based on rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, values that perfectly align with Yuka’s twofold mission of empowering consumers by offering transparent product information and encouraging them to advocate…

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Revisiting the proposed changes to the standards for B Corp Certification

Stuart Mitchell

B Lab, and the supporting B Corp movement, have big ambitions to transform the economic system. The vision? An inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all people, communities, and the planet. B Corp Certification is in demand like never before, motivated by growing support for this vision; for businesses to take action on the environmental and societal challenges we collectively face, and demand for our system to change.  To deliver on this demand, we must evolve the standards for B Corp Certification, along with our enabling tools and processes.…

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Elephant Gin announce B Corp Status along with 1m raised for African Elephant Conservation

Stuart Mitchell

Conservation champion and award-winning gin producer Elephant Gin has achieved B Corp Certification. The Company received 90 points from non-profit organisation B Lab which accredits companies with B Corp certification after they meet or exceed the B Impact Assessment criteria. Elephant Gin has put environmental sustainability at the core of its operations since Tessa and Robin Gerlach started the company in 2013. Since inception they have donated 15% of bottle profits to elephant conservation projects and recently announced they had donated over €1,000,000 to protect the African elephant and give…

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Extension of B Corp Certification Moratorium for Entities Operating in Russia and Belarus

Stuart Mitchell

Recognizing the ongoing conflict in the region and the continued complex questions that it raises for evaluating businesses’ responses, B Lab’s Board of Directors has approved the extension of the moratorium on new B Corp Certifications for companies operating in Russia and Belarus until 2023. In 2023, it is expected that more detailed standards will be developed that all B Corps will be required to meet in response to the conflict.   In March 2022, B Lab imposed a moratorium on certifying companies operating in Russia and Belarus. During the moratorium…

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B Corp certification for Danone’s UK & Ireland businesses as its Specialised Nutrition operations certify

Stuart Mitchell

Danone UK & Ireland’s Specialised Nutrition business, whose brands include Nutricia, Aptamil and Cow & Gate, announces its certification as a B Corp today. This achievement marks the certification of all Danone’s operations in the UK & Ireland, building on the accreditation of its other UK & Ireland businesses over the past five years. Of the top 10 branded food and healthcare manufacturers in UK and Ireland retail, Danone is the first and only one to have all its operations B Corp certified. B Corp certified businesses are verified by…

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