Los Angeles-based organic market Erewhon has earned a B Corp Certification, a designation awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
“Earning a B Corp Certification was an important milestone to all of us at Erewhon as it directly aligns with our mission and signals our ongoing commitment to our communities, our team members, and to the environment,” said Kabir Jain, Erewhon’s chief growth officer, in a statement. “The certification process was enlightening to help us identify not only where we are strong today, but also where we can continue to improve to drive impact for all our stakeholders.”
To achieve B Corp certification companies must complete a rigorous and comprehensive assessment across all business practices and undergo verification every three years to maintain certification. With its certification, Erewhon joins a growing list of businesses in over 70 countries committed to measuring their impact and building better businesses.
“We are excited to welcome Erewhon to the community of Certified B Corporations committed to using business as a force for good,” said Sarah Reice, senior business sustainability analyst, B-Lab, in a statement. “Throughout the certification process, Erewhon demonstrated that they stand as an industry leader dedicated to driving positive impact across their employees, their communities, and the environment.”
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