Certified B Corporations, also known as B Corps, are companies that have been certified by B Lab, a nonprofit organization that evaluates companies based on their social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps use business as a force for good, aiming to create a positive impact on society and the environment while maintaining profitability.
Patagonia
Patagonia is a well-known outdoor clothing and gear company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2012. The company has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Patagonia uses sustainable materials in its products and has programs in place to reduce waste and carbon emissions. In addition to its environmental efforts, Patagonia is also committed to ethical labor practices and donates 1% of its sales to environmental causes.
Allbirds
Allbirds is a shoe company that prides itself on creating sustainable, eco-friendly footwear. The company’s shoes are made from renewable materials like merino wool, sugarcane, and eucalyptus tree fiber. Allbirds also has a carbon-neutral shipping program and a closed-loop manufacturing process that reduces waste. In addition to its sustainability efforts, Allbirds is committed to ethical labor practices and has partnerships in place to support environmental causes.
Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s is a family-owned soap company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2015. The company uses organic and fair-trade ingredients in its products and is committed to sustainability and ethical practices. Dr. Bronner’s has also been active in advocating for causes like animal rights, fair labor practices, and environmental conservation.
Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s is an ice cream company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2012. The company is committed to sourcing its ingredients from sustainable and fair-trade sources and has implemented programs to reduce its environmental impact. Ben & Jerry’s is also known for its commitment to social justice and has advocated for causes like marriage equality, racial justice, and climate change.
New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing Company is a craft beer company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2013. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. New Belgium uses renewable energy sources and has programs in place to reduce water usage and waste. In addition to its environmental efforts, the company is committed to ethical labor practices and has partnerships in place to support social and environmental causes.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker is an eyewear company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2012. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented initiatives to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Warby Parker also has a program in place to provide free eyewear to people in need and has partnerships in place to support social and environmental causes.
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation is a household and personal care product company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2012. The company is committed to using plant-based ingredients in its products and has implemented programs to reduce its environmental impact. Seventh Generation also advocates for environmental causes and supports initiatives like renewable energy and the reduction of plastic waste.
Bombas
Bombas is a sock company that has been a Certified B Corp since 2017. The company is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials in its products. Bombas also has a program in place to donate a pair of socks to a homeless shelter for every pair of socks purchased.