Achieving B Corporation Certification and What It Means for Kiwi Business Owners

What it means to be a certified B Corporation:

B Corporations, or B Corps, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Being a B Corp means committing to rigorous standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency. It's about being part of a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

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Our B Corp journey at Bring On Monday: A seal of positive impacts we create for our team members, clients, communities and planet.

Our journey to becoming a B Corp was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. It began with a deep reflection on our core values and a commitment to embedding sustainability and social responsibility into every aspect of our operations. We focused on improving our environmental footprint, enhancing employee well-being, and strengthening our community engagement.

- Going Green: We looked at every aspect of our operations to find ways to be kinder to our planet. From reducing waste in our offices (even closing an office) to choosing eco-friendly suppliers where possible, we took real steps to lessen our environmental footprint.

- Our Team, Our Family: We believe a happy team is a productive team. That’s why we introduced things like flexible work schedules, health and wellness benefits, and plenty of opportunities for our team to grow and flourish through a tailored development program.

- Community at Heart: We’ve always believed in giving back, and our B Corp journey pushed us to do even more. From volunteering days to supporting local initiatives, we’ve doubled down on our commitment to our community.

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How your business can become a certified B Corp:

For businesses inspired to become a B Corp, the journey starts with assessing your current impact using the B Impact Assessment tool. This free, confidential platform provides a comprehensive evaluation of your company’s impact on its workers, community, environment, and customers.

- Assess: Begin with the B Impact Assessment to gauge where your company stands against the rigorous standards.

- Improve: Identify areas for improvement and implement changes. This could range from reducing your environmental footprint to enhancing employee benefits.

- Certify: Upon meeting the standards, complete the certification process, which includes documentation review, a site review, and signing the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.

Our certification as a B Corporation is not a destination but a milestone in our ongoing journey of improvement and commitment to making a difference and achieving the goals of our clients. We encourage other businesses to consider the B Corp certification as a framework for building a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient business.

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