Danone becomes B Corp certified in Oceania

Danone is certifying its businesses in Australia and New Zealand as B Corporations, thus joining the B Corp movement in Oceania.

The certification is part of the company’s goal of having all of its global businesses achieve B Corp status by 2025. Currently around 60% of its sales worldwide are already covered by certification.

“We’re thrilled to have achieved B Corp certification across our wholly-owned businesses in Australia and New Zealand,” said Danone Head of Corporate Affairs Scott Pettet.

“The journey to certification isn’t an easy one and nor should it be. B Lab has rightly set the bar very high, which makes the achievement all the more rewarding for every Danone employee in Australia and New Zealand.

“Danone’s commitment to social progress has been a part of our DNA for decades and aligns with B Lab’s mission to transform business to be a force for good. We also know that increasingly, employees, customers, consumers, and broader society expect a much stronger stance from businesses and brands on important social and environmental issues.”

B Corporation status signifies that a company is using its business to address social and environmental issues in the world through policies and practices. It is awarded by an independent body called B Lab.

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