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Danone group companies in the Baltics obtain the B CorpTM certificate and join a movement committed to using business as a driving force for good causes Danone group companies in the Baltics have been awarded the B CorpTM certificate, taking into account Danone’s long-term commitment to balance economic growth with social and environmental sustainability. It certifies that the company’s business meets high social and environmental impact standards and is carried out with the aim of serving as a driving force for good causes.
By obtaining the B CorpTM certificate, Danone group companies in the Baltics have reached the high social and environmental impact standards set by the non-profit organization B Lab. In order to receive a certificate, Danone Group companies in the Baltics must simultaneously fulfill certain requirements related to their management: they must take into account the interests of all interested parties, not only shareholders, in their business operations.
“For more than a hundred years, Danone has been trying to provide healthy products to as many people as possible. B CorpTM certification is a testament to our work to date. Above all, however, it points to the way forward, ensuring continuous improvement in sustainability for the benefit of all stakeholders. As we are one of the first recipients of the B CorpTM certificate in the Baltics, we hope that even more companies will join this global business community, working together to change the economy, taking social and environmental aspects into account,” says Ulla Zakovska, Head of Danone in Finland and the Baltic States .
Through its mission and desire to ensure that financial success goes hand in hand with social progress, Danone aims to build a healthier future. Collaboration with various stakeholders such as employees, consumers, customers, suppliers, shareholders, institutions and local communities is essential in shaping this future.
“Stakeholder engagement in governance has always been an essential aspect of our business. The companies of the Danone group in the Baltics have several partnerships with doctors’ associations, and we have recently launched a volunteer work program, within the framework of which all employees must dedicate one day a year to work for the benefit of society. With the B CorpTM certificate, we hope to further develop what we have started, honoring our commitment to increase what is useful for society,” notes Ulla Zakovska, head of Danone in Finland and the Baltic States.
Danone group companies in the Baltics
Danone is the world’s leading food and beverage company operating in three health-focused, fast-growing and relevant groups: dairy and herbal products, waters and specialized nutrition (infant and complementary feeding formulas and food for special medical purposes). With a long-standing mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating habits.
The Danone group has been operating in the Baltic market since 1992 in the specialized nutrition category and since 1998 with its dairy and herbal products. Some of the biggest Danone brands on the Baltic market are Nutridrink, Neocate, Ketocal, Aptamil and Alpro, Actimel, Activiaas well as Danonki. Danone employs more than 90 employees in the Baltic States.
More about B CorpTM un B Lab
B Corporations, abbreviated as B CorpTM, are companies that have been audited by B Lab and meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. To obtain B CorpTM certification, a company undergoes an assessment that includes five aspects: management, employees, customers, environment and community. Also, the company must fulfill certain requirements by involving stakeholders in its management. B CorpTM certification is a system of continuous improvement, which means that certified companies must re-certify every three years, demonstrating the progress made since the previous certification.
To learn more about B CorpTM certification, visit B Lab website.
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2023-08-16 08:12:56
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