In 2016, MAS Business has achieved the certification as a B Corporation, an acknowledgment of the company’s commitment to social and environmental ethics, transparency and accountability. MAS Business joins over 1700 Certified B Corporations globally – including 9 others in Spain – that have met the rigorous standards that measure a company’s impact on its employees, suppliers, community and the environment.
What is a Certified B Corporation? Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to contribute to solving social and environmental problems.
What is the B Corp movement and why it matter? Certified B Corporations are leading a global movement to redefine success in business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.
Why did MAS Business decide to become a B Corp? B Corp reflects the values upon which our company was founded and our operating philosophies today. We became B Corp because we believe that doing business goes beyond the financial performance of a company. The B Corp Impact Assessment will serve as a roadmap and guide to become a better organization over the years.
How did we become certified? B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab. To become certified, a company must:
1) Meet the Performance Requirement: Complete the B Impact Assessment and earn a reviewed minimum score of 80 out of 200 points.
2) Make it Official: Sign a Term sheet and Declaration of Interdependence.
Who are the B Corporations? The B Corp community is made up of over 1700 companies in 27 countries from 60 industries with 1 unifying goal: to redefine business success.
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