B Corporation (certification)

Bragg® Becomes A Certified B Corporation™, Recognizing Its Longstanding Commitment to Sustainable Practices and Social Responsibility

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bragg Live Food Products, Inc. ("Bragg"), one of the oldest and most trusted health and wellness brands and the leading producer of organic apple cider vinegar and other natural products, proudly announces its official B Corp Certification, underscoring over 100 years of dedication to sustainability and social responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • Certified B Corporations are a part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
  • Being recognized as a Certified B Corp demonstrates Bragg's unwavering dedication to join the global movement of positively impacting the world by using business as force for good.
  • Bragg's employees spearheaded the B Corp effort, inspired by the company's well-established responsibility practices and embodying its vision to inspire healthy living for all.
  • Bragg's new B Corp Certification reflects the company's core belief in supporting vibrant living for people and the planet.

Humanscale Earns B Corp Certification, Reinforcing Longstanding Leadership in Sustainability

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

“At Humanscale, we believe that it’s our responsibility to ensure that both people and the planet are better off because we’re here,” said Bob King, Founder and CEO of Humanscale.

Key Points: 
  • “At Humanscale, we believe that it’s our responsibility to ensure that both people and the planet are better off because we’re here,” said Bob King, Founder and CEO of Humanscale.
  • Humanscale pursues independent, third-party validated certifications to break through misleading claims about sustainability and create transparency, which is essential to achieve real progress.
  • B Corp Certification means that a company has met B Lab’s rigorous standards for social and environmental impact, made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance, and is demonstrating accountability and transparency by disclosing this record of performance in a public B Corp profile.
  • "Humanscale is proud and honored to receive this certification from B Lab and join the esteemed global B Corp community who are taking on the hard work required to be a force for good,” said Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer of Humanscale.

American College of Education Releases 2023 Impact Report Reflecting Global Impression

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fully online college and dedicated B Corporation, American College of EducationⓇ (ACE), has proudly released its annual Impact Report, showcasing its steadfast commitment to meeting high social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability. A Certified B Corporation since 2016, ACE's newly unveiled report serves as a comprehensive overview of the college's mission-driven efforts in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fully online college and dedicated B Corporation, American College of EducationⓇ ( ACE ), has proudly released its annual Impact Report , showcasing its steadfast commitment to meeting high social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability.
  • A Certified B Corporation since 2016 , ACE's newly unveiled report serves as a comprehensive overview of the college's mission-driven efforts in 2023.
  • The report reveals the college's unique ability to make a national impact through its remote workforce residing across the United States.
  • We're excited to release our latest report and mark the highlights of our impact in 2023."

Chiesi Group's 2023 Revenue Surpasses €3 Billion Mark, Reflecting 10% Growth Year-on-Year (+12% @CER), Underlining Commitment to Innovative, Sustainable Practices

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Montag, April 22, 2024

PARMA, Italy, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, Chiesi, a research-oriented international biopharmaceutical group headquartered in Parma (Italy), with 31 affiliates worldwide, showcased the efficacy of its operating model centred around shared value, sustainability, and high ethical standards. Through this approach, Chiesi continues to deliver tangible benefits for patients, people, and the planet.

Key Points: 
  • Chiesi's fixed triple formulation for the treatment of asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) achieved a 27% @CER growth.
  • Also, in 2023 it was introduced in China, presenting a pivotal opportunity for growth and expanding access to treatment for more patients.
  • In March 2023, Chiesi enriched its AIR portfolio thanks to the partnership with Affibody AB to develop and commercialize innovative treatments for respiratory diseases.
  • In November 2023, Chiesi signed a License Agreement with Haisco Pharmaceutical to develop, manufacture, and commercialise a novel solution for bronchiectasis.

New Law Firm ImpactGC Provides Fractional General Counsel Services for Purpose-Driven Businesses

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today marks the official launch of ImpactGC, a pioneering law firm dedicated to providing outside general counsel and other tailored legal solutions to purpose-driven businesses. With a primary focus on B Corps, public benefit corporations, and other mission-driven companies, ImpactGC, founded by experienced corporate lawyers Jim Black and Julie Ryan, aims to redefine the legal landscape by offering accessible, expert legal support to businesses committed to making a positive impact on society, the environment, and their communities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today marks the official launch of ImpactGC, a pioneering law firm dedicated to providing outside general counsel and other tailored legal solutions to purpose-driven businesses.
  • ImpactGC is dedicated to providing on-demand fractional general counsel and other tailored legal solutions that not only meet clients' needs but also align with their mission.
  • "At ImpactGC, our mission is clear: to empower purpose-driven businesses with tailored legal solutions," says Julie Ryan.
  • Julie Ryan and Jim Black have a combined 50+ years of top-level experience, including as law firm partners and in senior in-house roles.

Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Annual CSR Progress

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

TILLAMOOK, Ore., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp), today issued its 2023 Stewardship Report. The new report features numerous stories of TCCA's stewardship efforts, including a strategic partnership to rebuild ecosystems; employee-led initiatives to improve environmental sustainability; community enrichment initiatives and much more.

Key Points: 
  • TILLAMOOK, Ore., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp), today issued its 2023 Stewardship Report.
  • Earlier this year, volunteers from TCCA and New Seasons Market came together to plant native, woody vegetation in Tillamook.
  • "Each year, we are humbled by the progress made in advancing our stewardship efforts," said Snyder.
  • "We are also inspired to do even more along our journey and continue progressing toward our stewardship goals."

DMD Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable ITAD Services

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024

TEMPE, Ariz., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103. This achievement solidifies DMD's status as a certified B Corp for the 4th year and underscores DMD's commitment to sustainability in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry.

Key Points: 
  • DMD Systems Recovery achieves 4th consecutive year as B Corp™ certified.
  • (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD's B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103.
  • This achievement solidifies DMD's status as a certified B Corp for the 4th year and underscores DMD's commitment to sustainability in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry.
  • DMD provides certified and compliant ITAD services, resulting in a governed solution that combats the growing global e-waste crisis.

Solectrac Announces Strategic Reorganization to Further Amplify Electrification Efforts and Enhance Customer Support

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024

Solectrac has been awarded e-tractor vendor status with two prominent national cooperative purchasing agencies: The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA).

Key Points: 
  • Solectrac has been awarded e-tractor vendor status with two prominent national cooperative purchasing agencies: The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and The Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA).
  • This program perfectly aligns with Solectrac's mission to support the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future in the agricultural sector.
  • With CORE’s support, Solectrac has already sold more than 60 tractors to date.
  • The pilot will help the North Carolina Zoo reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025.

SEMCAP Buys Into the Next Phase of ALOHA's Growth, Investing Nearly $70 Million For a Significant Minority Stake

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024

ALOHA employees and management will retain a significant stake in the company, maintaining the company’s status as an independently operated entity.

Key Points: 
  • ALOHA employees and management will retain a significant stake in the company, maintaining the company’s status as an independently operated entity.
  • Through this strategic partnership, ALOHA will add SEMCAP's operating experience and network to bolster its business’s continuous growth.
  • Between 2020 and 2023, ALOHA achieved nearly 500% growth while achieving significant profitability and positive cash flow.
  • The company is poised to maintain high double-digit topline growth throughout the course of this year and beyond.

Verge Genomics and Ferrer Announce Agreement to Co-Develop Clinical-Stage ALS Therapy VRG50635

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Montag, März 25, 2024

VRG50635 is a potential best-in-class, small molecule inhibitor of PIKfyve, a therapeutic target for ALS discovered in diseased human tissues using CONVERGE®, Verge’s all-in-human, AI-powered platform.

Key Points: 
  • VRG50635 is a potential best-in-class, small molecule inhibitor of PIKfyve, a therapeutic target for ALS discovered in diseased human tissues using CONVERGE®, Verge’s all-in-human, AI-powered platform.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Ferrer will obtain the exclusive rights to co-develop and commercialize VRG50635 for ALS in multiple regions outside of the United States of America.
  • Verge has retained all rights to development and commercialization for VRG50635 for all uses in the United States and all countries outside the agreement.
  • “We're thrilled to work with Ferrer to progress VRG50635 through clinical development and towards potential commercialization.