Bcorp is an independent international designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency.
You might have seen the BCorp logo displayed on companies' products or websites and it means you can trust that brand’s ethical and sustainability credentials. Every year during March, the global BCorp community celebrates what it means to be a BCorp or, in other words, a force for good in business.
Here are a few facts to help you understand what BCorp certification is and why you should be looking out for it when you’re shopping.
Fact 1: Becoming a BCorp is really hard
The BCorp endorsement is globally recognised as the highest standard for corporate responsibility and the verification process is incredibly rigorous. What’s more, every three years, companies must re-demonstrate that they continue to meet these standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.
Fact 2: There are 7351 certified BCorporations in the world
In August 2023, there were 7351 certified BCorporations across 161 industries in 92 countries. All of these companies, businesses of all sizes, across multiple industries, demonstrate to the world that there is a better way of doing business. They prove to the world that it’s possible to balance purpose and profit.
Fact 3: Some of our best loved local brands are BCorp certified
In Australia and New Zealand, there are over 650 BCorps, including some of your favourite brands.
Ecostore is BCorp certified and the team at ecostore are enormously proud of their certification. Sustainability Manager, Romain Mereau, says, “It was a huge mountain to climb, getting certified, but it was worth it. We learned to look at everything through a BCorp lens, and we’re proud to showcase this proof that we’re living our values every day.”
Alongside ecostore's range of home and body care products, you’ll find several other BCorp certified brands at the ecostore shop in 1 Scotland Street.
Choosing these brands are a great way to make sure that the products you’re bringing into your home are helping to change the world for the better.
Pop into the store and check them out during BCorp month.
ECOSTORE, 1 Scotland Street, Freemans Bay, T: 09 360 8477, www.ecostore.co.nz
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Published: March 2024