Wegter Brands B Corp Certified: A Proud Milestone for the Family-Owned Business
Wegter Brands Wegter Grootverbruik B.V.) is officially B Corp certified. A special moment of which the family-owned business is justifiably proud. This certification reaffirms what Wegter Brands stood for Wegter Brands years: doing business with a genuine commitment to people, the environment, and society. B Corp gives the company a clear point of differentiation and demonstrates that sustainability and responsibility are not merely aspirational goals, but are structurally embedded in the way Wegter Brands and makes decisions.
With this certification, Wegter Brands an international community of companies that meet high standards in the areas 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 of the choices Wegter Brands has consciously made Wegter Brands the years. “We are incredibly proud of this,” said Guy Wegter, Managing Director Wegter Brands. “This isn’t just a passing ambition or a recent project, but the result of what we’ve been doing for a long time. This certification applies not only to our name and organization, but also to our own brands, which are centered around the same values and beliefs. We don’t see this certification as an endpoint, but as the beginning of an even more conscious way of doing business. B Corp helps us 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 into the organization in a structural way. For example, in collaboration with Root Sustainability, the company assessed the environmental impact of its products; it developed policies regarding good employment practices and employee well-being; and it established ethical marketing principles to ensure transparent and honest communication.
Wegter Brands is also taking Wegter Brands within its supply chain. Through a Code of Conduct and supplier screening, suppliers are actively engaged in sustainable and ethically responsible collaboration. In addition, the company is investing in energy conservation, including through solar panels, battery storage, and improved insulation of its facilities.
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 views customers as partners in creating a positive impact.
Continuous improvement
As a B Corp, Wegter Brands to continuous improvement. Every two and five years, the certification is re-evaluated by B Lab, the nonprofit organization behind the certification, which means that making an impact is not a one-time project but remains an integral part of the company’s operations.
“This certification reflects who we are as a family business,” said Wegter Brands. “We want to contribute to the most memorable dining experiences, in a way that makes sense not only today, but also tomorrow.”
About B Lab
B Lab is the nonprofit organization behind B Corp certification. The organization develops the standards, evaluates companies, and ensures the quality and independence of the certification process. Lab goal Lab to transform 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.