Three years after becoming a certified B Corporation™ in 2023, Ricola has successfully completed the rigorous recertification process and is proud to be among the first companies to achieve this under B Lab’s new Standards V2.
Verified standards of responsibility
B Corp Certification is a globally recognised framework for responsible businesses. It is administered by the non-profit organisation B Lab™ to companies that meet verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. However, this certification is not a one-time achievement. Under B Lab’s new Standards V2, certified companies must demonstrate ongoing improvement and meet evolving requirements over time.
Committed to continuous improvement
For Ricola, becoming a B Corp in 2023 required a thorough analysis of our environmental, social, governance and business practices. Three years later, our successful recertification confirms that we continue to meet B Lab’s refined ‘Version 2’ standards. This milestone also reflects our ongoing efforts to review and improve how we operate. While recertification is another important step, we recognise that sustainability is a continuous process. We remain committed to closing existing gaps and addressing new challenges on our sustainability journey.
Certified B Corporations™, or B Corps™, are companies verified as meeting standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. As part of a global movement, B Corps use collective action to build a more inclusive, equitable, and fair economy, creating positive impact for people and the planet. Today, the B Corp community spans more than 10,000 companies worldwide.
Who is behind B Corp?
The B Corp certification is granted and administered by the private non-profit organisation B Lab™. Founded in 2006, the organisation aims "to create a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all".
How to become a B Corp?
To be awarded and maintain a B Corp certification, a company must undergo an assessment of its social and environmental performance on a regular basis. B Corps are legally required to consider the impact of their actions on all stakeholders and are committed to making business a positive driver for a better world.
What are B Lab’s Standards?
B Lab’s Standards define the criteria for becoming certified B Corp. With the introduction of the new version of standards in 2025, B Lab has moved away from cumulative point scoring. Under the new V2 standards, all B Corps must meet mandatory requirements across seven key social, environmental, and governance “Impact Topics.” Compliance with these standards is verified by an independent third party.
How did B Corp certification impact Ricola’s operations?
Ricola used the certification process as an opportunity to systematically review its sustainability strategy and processes, identify areas of improvement, and optimise the documentation and tracking of its processes. As a result, Ricola has sustainability activities embedded throughout the company, from human resources to logistics to engineering.
The independent audit provides an outside perspective that encourages us to challenge our environmental and social practices. It also ensures that we continue to meet B Corp’s standards.
What does being a B Corp mean for Ricola?
The B Corp framework gives us direction and helps us to continuously improve and tackle new challenges in a fast-changing environment. At the same time, the B Corp community offers a valuable platform to exchange ideas and collaborate with like-minded companies.
