Certifications Matter - Certified B Corps

In the month of March, we celebrate companies that have been certified as a B Corp. At Choices, we make a point to seek out companies that not only offer high quality products, but also make a difference in the world by balancing profit with sustainability and care for employees and the community in which they operate.

Let’s start with explaining exactly what a B Corp is.

B stands for Benefit for all. The B Global Network mobilized the B Corp movement to change our economic system to positively impact all stakeholders — workers, communities, customers, and our planet. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

When you see the B Corp logo, you know that the company has been evaluated and has documented their business practices. They have demonstrated high social and environmental performance. They have made legal commitments via their corporate structure to benefit all stakeholders, not just shareholders. They are also transparent, providing information about their performance on their B Corp profile on the B Lab website.

While we are all aware that our most challenging problems cannot be solved by government agencies and non-profit organizations alone, it is important to recognize that B Corporations, for-profit companies, have committed to shaping the future and for using business as a force for good.

Look for the B Corp logo on products across the store to find companies that are part of the B Corp community!  By purchasing products from these companies, we can be the change we want to see in the world.

Click here to learn more about B Corporations and the certification process.