Wegter Brands B Corp certified: a proud milestone for the family business
Wegter Brands Wegter Grootverbruik .V.) is officially B Corp certifiedA special moment of which the family business is justifiably proud. This certification confirms what Wegter Brands stood for Wegter Brands : doing business with genuine attention to people, the environment, and society. B Corp gives the company a clear distinctive character and shows that sustainability and responsibility are not isolated ambitions, but are structurally embedded in the way Wegter Brands and makes choices.
With this certification, Wegter Brands an international community of companies that meet high standards in terms of social and environmental impact, transparency, and responsible governance.
A moment of pride, but above all a starting point
The B Corp certification is recognition for the choices that Wegter Brands has consciously made Wegter Brands the years. "We are extremely proud of this," says Guy Wegter, Managing Director Wegter Brands. "This is not a separate ambition or a recent project, but the result of what we have been doing for a long time. This certification applies not only to our name and organization, but also to our own brands, which are based on the same values and beliefs. We do not see this certification as an end point, but as the beginning of an even more conscious way of doing business. B Corp helps us to stay focused, take responsibility, and continuously improve."
Embedded in business operations
Recently, Wegter Brands has been working Wegter Brands on a variety of projects to embed impact structurally within the organization. For example, together with Root Sustainability, the environmental impact of products was mapped out, policies were developed around good employment practices and well-being, and ethical marketing principles were established to ensure transparent and honest communication.
Wegter Brands is also taking Wegter Brands in the supply chain. With a Code of Conduct and supplier screening, suppliers are actively involved in sustainable and ethically responsible cooperation. In addition, the company invests in energy savings, including solar panels, battery storage, and improved insulation of the building.
Customers as key stakeholders
For Wegter Brands , sustainability means creating Wegter Brands for people, the environment, and society. Customers play an essential role in this. By actively focusing on customer satisfaction and transparency, the company sees customers as partners in achieving a positive impact.
Continuous improvement
As a B Corp, Wegter Brands to continuous improvement. Every two and five years, the certification is reassessed by B Lab, the non-profit organization behind the certification, which means that impact is not a one-off project, but remains an integral part of business operations.
“This certification fits with who we are as a family business,” says Wegter Brands. “We want to contribute to the most wonderful dining experiences, in a way that is not only right for today, but also for tomorrow.”
About B Lab
B Lab is the non-profit organization behind B Corp certification. The organization develops the standards, assesses companies, and monitors the quality and independence of the certification process. Lab goal Lab to change the economic system so that companies create value not only for shareholders, but also for people, the environment, and society.
About B Corp
B Corp is an international certification for companies that demonstrably contribute to an inclusive, fair, and sustainable economy. Certified B Corps meet high standards in terms of social and environmental impact, transparency, and responsible governance.