What does being B Corp certified mean to you?
We asked our B Corp certified members to share their thoughts.
Continual Improvement
“This certification isn’t the culmination of our efforts, it’s a stepping stone toward continual improvement. B Corp certified companies drive the normalisation of sustainable business practices, and we are proud to be representing the construction and building sector amongst our peers. Together, we have a great opportunity to keep shaping our sector for the better, and we will continue working to improve our sustainable practices and remain true to our commitments.”
Sustainable built environment
“The nature of Agilité’s business is to redefine the spaces we work in, but we recognise that our industry needs to evolve as well. We firmly believe the construction sector’s collective vision should be for a sustainable built environment – in every sense. When it comes to creating any office, retail or hospitality space, we need to consider not just how something looks, but the longevity of the materials used, where they come from, how they are transported and the impact they might have on the people who use the space – long after we’ve packed up our tools.”
Fundamentally reshaping your business model
“B Corp is not merely about obtaining a certification; it’s about fundamentally reshaping your business model. We must expand our balance sheet to encompass the financial ramifications of our environmental and social practices. Open your eyes, your customers are looking!”
Ramborn was certified in 2020 and recertified 2 months ago (B Corp requires re-certification process every 3 years.)
Recruiting 'differently'
“The B-corp certification is more than just a label. It’s about injecting sustainability into our recruitment and human resources consultancy business. It’s about recruiting ‘differently’, maximising the effects of a lasting relationship between our candidates and our clients – at a time when our profession is also affected by consumerism: the job for the former, the CV for the latter. I would also add that B-corp is a spirit, an attitude that develops within the company. It’s about seeking constant improvement, not revolution, but the policy of taking small steps, securing each advance. Finally, there’s the feeling of belonging to a community that exchanges ideas together, under the local patronage of IMS Luxembourg, which plays a real federating role.”
Even more about B-Corp…
Please note that the B Corps you see on the following screen are the certified companies active in Luxembourg. This includes the ones with their headquarters based in Luxembourg (e.g. Ramborn, Banque de Luxembourg, Innpact…) and elsewhere while being present in the country (e.g. Illy Caffe, Veja, Nespresso…). If you would like only to see certified B Corp headquartered in Luxembourg, there is an additional box to tick at the bottom of the location filter. You also see this on the IMS website. IMS is the national single point of contact for B Lab Benelux in Luxembourg.