When we started TexTale 3 years ago, we never imagined reaching this milestone. From humble beginnings to now being part of an exclusive group of companies recognized for their social and environmental performance, TexTale has officially earned B Corp certification.
What is B Corp™
In business, a B Corporation (also B Corp) is a for-profit corporation certified for its social impact by B Lab, a global non-profit organization. To be granted and to maintain certification, companies must receive a minimum score of 80 from an assessment of its social and environmental performance, integrate B Corp commitments to stakeholders into company governing documents, and pay an annual fee based on annual sales. Companies must re-certify every three years to retain B Corporation status.
lders into company governing documents, and pay an annual fee based on annual sales. Companies must re-certify every three years to retain B Corporation status.
As the business world increasingly values social and environmental performance alongside profit, becoming a certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™) has emerged as a powerful way to demonstrate a company’s commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices.
B Lab reports there are 9,140 certified B corporations across 162 industries in 102 countries worldwide as of August 2024.
Vision for business : Using business as a force for good to create positive impacts on all stakeholders.
Global community : ~10k pioneering companies working together to make a positive impact on people and the planet.
Legal commitment : Changing the corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders and achieve beneficial corporate status when available (.e.g.,"Société à Mission" status in France).
Holistic sustainability certification : Measuring a company’s social and environmental impact against 5 pillars: governance, workers, environment, community, customers.
Notable B Corporations include:
Our B Corp journey
Becoming a B-Corp wasn’t just a goal—it was a reflection of our core values. The certification process involved a rigorous assessment of our business practices, from our supply chain and employee benefits to our environmental footprint and community engagement. Here’s a look at our journey:
Assessment: We completed the comprehensive B Impact Assessment, which evaluates a company's impact on its workers, community, environment, and customers.
Meeting Requirements: We had to score at least 80 out of 200 points to qualify. This required significant changes in our operations, governance, and social and environmental practices.
Legal Accountability: We adjusted our corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. This involved altering our company's legal status and adopting new corporate governance frameworks.
Certification: After meeting the performance and legal requirements, we completed the verification process, paid the certification fee, and signed the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.
Why This Matters to Us:
For TexTale, this certification is more than just a badge—it’s a promise. It’s a promise to continue prioritizing people and planet alongside profit. It’s a promise to our customers that when you choose our products/services, you’re supporting a business that cares about making the world a better place.
What`s Next?
Becoming a B Corp is just the beginning of our journey. We’ll continue to innovate and improve, using the B-Corp framework to guide our growth. We’re excited to share more stories about our impact and invite you to join us on this journey. Certification must be renewed every three years, with businesses required to demonstrate measurable progress. We're committed to continuously improving our practices and using our business as a platform for positive change.
As part of the B Corp community, we're also looking forward to collaborating with other like-minded businesses, sharing best practices, forming partnerships, and finding new avenues for collaboration.
Our Commitment to You:
Our B Corp certification is more than just a certification—it. It's a promise. A promise to continue innovating sustainably, to prioritize people and the planet alongside profit, and to use our business as a force for good in the world.
We invite you to join us on this journey, to hold us accountable, and to be part of a growing movement of businesses that are redefining success and building a more inclusive and sustainable economy for future generations.
Thank you for being a part of our story. Together, we can make a difference.
