Katy, our Operations Manager, keeps projects on track while boosting our internal operations.
Always one step ahead, she streamlines processes to improve team efficiency and somehow knows the answer to just about everything. Amid the hustle, she’s likely daydreaming about her next pizza or pie.
A Certified B Corporation (B Corp) is a business that has demonstrated commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible and therefore has been certified by B Lab – the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
A Certified B Corporation (B Corp) is a business that has demonstrated commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible and therefore has been certified by B Lab – the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
To become B Corp-certified, you need to complete the B Lab assessment. It’s a lengthy application, consisting of five stakeholder-focused “Impact Areas”:
All sections include multiple-choice questions, each with a different score. To be able to submit, you must score at least 80 points in total. It pushes you to review your internal processes to make sure you’re making a positive impact before you can submit.
As we were already part of the Good Employment Charter, regularly donate to various charities, and offer a whole host of benefits for our workers – we were already in a good position when starting our B Corp journey. However, working on the assessment allowed us to identify which areas we could improve on, and so we did!
We now have a long list of social and environmental goals in place for the year which includes:
The list goes on! We’re serious about making a difference.
After reviewing our internal processes and making some positive changes, we knew we were ready to submit our application (and what an incredible feeling that was)! There is a hefty wait time for getting accredited, so if it’s something you’re considering – we’d suggest getting started sooner rather than later. It may seem a long and time-consuming process but it’s a massive benefit for not only your business but your workers and the community too.
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