Givaudan Sets B Corp Ambition

Givaudan has announces its intention to become a certified B Corp, making it one of the industry's largest businesses to commit to the B Corp standards.
Givaudan has announces its intention to become a certified B Corp, making it one of the industry's largest businesses to commit to the B Corp standards.

Givaudan has announced its intention to become a certified B Corporation (B Corp), which recognizes organizations who meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability and who balance profit and purpose.

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Today more than 3,000 companies across 150 industries are recognized B Corps. B Corp certified organizations work together as a global movement, redefining the future of good business and the role of business in society.

Gilles Andrier, CEO said: “Our ambition to become a certified B Corp will help us to live up to the highest standards of being a responsible and sustainable business as we strive to be a force for good. Our certification will be the independently-verified proof that we are acting on our purpose goals and successfully balancing people, planet and profit.”

He continued: “We are starting this journey at a time when businesses are re-examining their role in building an inclusive and equitable society. The B Corp movement is an excellent example of what can be achieved when businesses come together for the greater good and we are proud to take the first step on this journey.”

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Nathan Gilbert, executive director from B Lab Europe said: “We are delighted to see Givaudan commit to pursue B Corp Certification, which identifies and celebrates companies with exceptional positive social and environmental impact. Individually, B Corps meet the highest standards of verified performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Collectively, B Corps lead the growing global movement of people using business as a force for good, building a more inclusive and sustainable economy that works for everyone. We look forward to welcoming Givaudan into this community and to supporting them every step of the way on the journey to certification.”