What is B Corp? Good question! A B Corp is a certification for companies that meet high standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Unlike traditional businesses that focus mainly on profits, B Corps are committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment while still being financially successful. It’s like a seal of approval that shows a company is not only good at what they do but also dedicated to doing good in the world.
Before we begin geeking out over some of the awesome B Corp companies we work with and rating their community and sustainability efforts, let’s take a moment to share why this matters to us. We’re passionate about partnering with companies that are just as committed to green practices and our global community as we are. While we’re not B Corp certified yet, we’re not just brewing coffee—we’re brewing change. As we continue our journey towards a better future, here are a few quick examples of how we’re making an impact.
Jimmy’s, with their deliciously smooth iced coffee, pride themselves on their exceptional ingredients and their pact to put sustainability first.
Jimmy’s strictly uses single-origin, Rainforest Alliance certified, Columbian arabica coffee to guarantee farmers are fairly paid and the forest are taken care of.
Their 100% aluminium packaging is endlessly recyclable without ever losing its quality or integrity. Once recycled, aluminium can be repurposed to create new things. Also, Jimmy’s released the UK’s first “Bottle Can,” a clever combination of the convenience of a screw-top bottle with the sustainable advantage of an aluminium can.
Flawsome! are best known for their commitment to reducing food waste by saving perfectly edible, “imperfect” fruits that would otherwise go to waste and repurpose them to create their tasty, juicy drinks.
Flawsome! have given 45 million wonky and surplus pieces of fruit a second chance. They’re set to save 20K tonnes of produce over the next 3 years! This means fewer resources for fruit production, including water, energy and land. Also, Flawsome! helps to cut down on the associated environmental impact of food waste, such as methane emissions from decomposing organic matter in landfills.
Tenzing harness nature’s most punchy and powerful ingredients to make their energy drinks. With a triple hit of natural caffeine, vitamins and electrolytes, Tenzing is sure to give a boost.
Tenzing take full responsibility for their footprint by offsetting their emissions through dedicated carbon reduction projects. Notably, Tenzing’s are the world’s first carbon-negative energy drinks. They also hold the record of being the world’s first soft drink to earn a climate pledge and the world’s first energy drink to feature a climate label! These record-breaking achievements are a glimpse into the impactful efforts Tenzing are making.
Cawston Press’ refreshing, fruity drinks are made from pressed fruit, no added sugar, no nasty sweeteners, no concentrates and “no shortcuts, no jiggery pokery,” as they say.
Cawston Press is proudly “pressing for better,” driven by their 10 core climate and community commitments. These include achieving net zero, promoting healthier communities, increasing diversity, and ensuring responsible sourcing, to name a few.
Cawston Press is completely transparent about their ingredients and production processes. They regularly review and update their strategies to improve their environmental performance.
918 Coffee Co’s sublime, multi-award-winning coffee impresses not just with its phenomenal taste, they hold an impressive résumé when it comes to sustainability as leaders in ethical coffee roasting.
“Eco Roast” technology, developed by 918 Coffee Co, was created in 2013 to tackle the massive coffee waste problem. They invented a method to use used coffee grounds for roasting new beans, turning waste into a valuable resource. This ground-breaking technology exemplifies sustainability, earning 918 Coffee Co the title of highest B Corp scoring coffee roasters in the world!
Ranking B Corp companies shows their individual achievements, but to us, they’re all winners. Each one is making a positive impact and together, they’re helping create a better, more sustainable world. By helping each other out, we can make an even bigger positive impact on our planet.
Joining the B Corp club is definitely on our radar. As a small business, achieving B Corp isn’t something that happens overnight, but we believe that our small steps make a big difference.
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