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Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 06:01 AM Jul 2013

New Seasons Market 1st Grocer to Earn B Corp Certification

New Seasons Market has become the first retail grocer to be certified as a B Corporation, joining a global community of more than 750 mission-based, triple-bottom-line companies. B Corporation certification is an independent, third-party assessment of a company’s business practices, recognizing those organizations that make people and the planet a top priority.

“B Corp is unique in that it recognizes truly sustainable companies, those that have a higher purpose for business beyond just profit,” noted Wendy Collie, president and CEO of Portland, Ore.-based New Seasons. “We see achieving B Corp certification as an incredible recognition of our commitment to being a socially, environmentally and financially responsible company. Since day one, New Seasons Market has placed as much value on taking care of employees, our communities and our environment as growing our business. To have an external organization acknowledge and verify that our business practices reflect true dedication to staff, vendors, communities, environment, accountability and transparency is not only wonderful news, but it sets our mission and our values in stone not just today, but into the future.”

To earn the certification, New Seasons Market completed an exhaustive and stringent assessment of its practices, governance, environmental and community impacts, staff benefits and culture. The grocer’s assessment score has been posted online.

As the inaugural grocer to earn B Corp certification, New Seasons said it aims to set an example for its fellow food retailers, as well as inspire others in the local and national business community.



http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/regional-supermarket-chains/id39440/new-seasons-market-1st-grocer-to-earn-b-corp-certification/?icid=homepage

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New Seasons Market 1st Grocer to Earn B Corp Certification (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jul 2013 OP
I give them an A Berlum Jul 2013 #1
I've been to a couple of them in the Portland, OR area customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #2
"...taking care of employees, our communities and our environment as growing our business." KansDem Jul 2013 #3

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)
2. I've been to a couple of them in the Portland, OR area
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 07:16 AM
Jul 2013

They certainly had some great things to choose from, and really good prices on local wines.

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
3. "...taking care of employees, our communities and our environment as growing our business."
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 07:53 AM
Jul 2013

Wow!!!

What a revolutionary business model!

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