We're proud to announce that we are a B Corporation (B Corp). We received our certification on March 8th, 2024.
Wondering what a B Corp is and why we decided to become one? Let's delve into it.
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B Corp leaders strive for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. You may have seen the B Corp badge on your favorite product or service. B Lab has assessed certified B Corporations to uphold high standards on factors from employee benefits to supply chain practices.
Essentially, being a B Corp means putting people and the planet above profits. 🌿
We’re seeking to build a sustainable, values-led organization that we can all be proud to be a part of. We develop our remote practices, policies, and benefits around this idea. We prioritize our people over profits and long-term success over short-term wins.
We decided to seek B Corp certification in 2022 to further our sustainability ambitions. As a B Corp, we’re accountable to high standards for our team’s well-being. In addition, we’re assessed on our impact on the community and the environment.
To become a B Corp is not only to join an incredible global community of 4,000+ organizations that share our same values, but it’s a third party that keeps us in check as we continue to scale our organization.
We hope the B Corp badge helps symbolize what we believe and helps attract great talent and customers who resonate with our values.
Many of these ideas are captured in the book The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, referenced in Glenn’s 2022 annual meetup keynote in Chamonix.
Our journey to B Corp certification took 13 months. We achieved a total score of 84.1% (certification requires a minimum score of 80%). Although the certification process was lengthy, we see it as just the beginning. With mandatory recertification every three years, our Ops Team is already working toward a plan to keep improving! 🚀
Here are a few goals we have set for the rest of 2024:
Stay tuned. We’ll be seeking your input along the next stage of our journey, with more opportunities to get educated about what it means to be a B Corp and contribute to our continued improvement.