We’re a Certified B Corp!
What it means.
B Corp is a rigorous certification for businesses that work to actively create social and environmental benefits. Inc. magazine describes Certified B Corporations as “companies that have reached the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.” Over 10,000 companies have become Certified B Corporations since B Lab (the nonprofit that reviews and certifies companies as B Corporations) was established in 2006. B Corps now exist in over 100 countries and represent over 1 million employees. Large and well-known B Corps include Patagonia, Ben and Jerry’s, Danone, Warby Parker, Athleta and Seventh Generation.
Mangrove joined the ranks of these Certified B Corps in November 2016 and re-certified in 2019 and in 2023, increasing our score after each assessment.
We also became a legal Benefit Corporation in California in January 2017, which is a corporate status that solidifies and underlines our commitment to our B Corp values and our mission-driven business model.
Measuring our impact.
To become a B Corp, companies must materially prove that they care as much about society and the environment as they do about their business. The B Impact Assessment determines a score for every company in the following categories: Environment, Workers, Customers, Community, and Governance. You can read a review of our second recertification on our blog and check out our B Corp profile to learn more about our work and our score.
Our recent 2023-24 Impact Report provides more details about how we put our values into action using our business as a force for good.
Read our impact reports from years past:
How do we make an impact?
Here are just a few examples of how Mangrove Web makes a difference in the lives of its employees, partners and communities.
- We donate 1% of our total annual revenue to nonprofits that reflect our priorities, including those focused on environmental and social justice.
- We donate significant pro bono hours to nonprofits whose missions align with our values and objectives.
- Mangrove banks with Beneficial State Bank, a mission-driven Certified B Corp based in Oakland, California.
- We maintain a formal screening process to evaluate the practices of our major suppliers and clients.
- Mangrove prioritizes and offers a sliding scale to clients who are purpose-driven, minority or female-owned, or are nonprofit organizations.
- We have a public AI policy which outlines our principals and responsible use of artificial intelligence within the organization and for clients.
- We also deliberately work with partners who are purpose-driven, minority or female-owned, or are nonprofits.
- We have a formal commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and publicly outline our work in this area.
- We actively participate in and champion our sister businesses in the B Corp network by sharing resources, amplifying their impact while learning with and from them.
At Mangrove Web, we are committed to continuing to living our values through our work and our relationships. If you are curious about what it means to run a B Corp, please reach out to us.
Part of spreading the message of business as a force for good is supporting the B Corp community through collaboration and by sharing best practices.
Want to learn more about B Corps? Take the Impact Assessment for free! We love sharing our experiences in becoming a B Corp, being part of the community, and inspiring others to join us. Send us a message so we can chat about it!
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