Ricola has achieved an important milestone in its commitment to sustainability by becoming a certified B Corporation™. This certification reflects the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, aligning with its values as a family-owned business.
Ricola has achieved B Corporation status, meeting the rigorous standards set by non-profit organization B Lab in social and environmental impact, responsible business practices, and public transparency.
Ricola has always been committed to responsibility and sustainability, with a focus on preserving the Swiss Alpine ecosystems that provide the herbs for its products. This commitment is evident in the company’s journey to becoming a B Corporation, as well as in its long-standing practice of following organic standards for herb cultivation and striving for environmentally friendly product manufacturing. These efforts are aimed at preserving and nurturing the ecosystems and biodiversity, ultimately making a positive impact on the environment and society.
„We owe everything to nature. Becoming a B Corporation aligns with our identity as a family-owned company and our dedication to connecting people with nature,” says Thomas P. Meier, CEO of Ricola. „It’s about balancing our ambitions for growth with our responsibilities to the planet and its people.”
Laufen, 04. 03. 2024 – Ricola is proud to announce that it has achieved B Corporation™ certification, signifying the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. This accomplishment is a testament to Ricola’s core values as a family-owned company.
Ricola’s journey to becoming a B Corporation is rooted in its respect for the Swiss Alpine ecosystems and its dedication to sustainable practices. The company has identified key areas where it can make a positive impact, including agriculture, waste management, packaging, climate change, water conservation, and ethical sourcing. Through its B Corporation status, Ricola is committed to continuous improvement and adherence to rigorous social and environmental performance standards. For more information, visit the company’s website.
„B Lab Switzerland Foundation is truly honored to welcome Ricola into the B Corp movement. As an iconic Swiss company with nearly a century of unwavering commitment to nature and communities, Ricola embodies the principles of using business as a force for good. Their dedication to resiliency and sustainability leadership is exemplary,” says Jonathan Normand, Founder and CEO of B Lab Switzerland.
Ricola’s sustainability strategy is a comprehensive framework for action that focuses on six core areas: agriculture principles, waste management, packaging innovation, climate change mitigation, water conservation, and ethical sourcing.
Developed over the past two years, this strategy aims to have the most significant impact in these key areas, demonstrating Ricola’s commitment to sustainability.
Ricola has established specific goals for each area and regularly takes concrete steps to reach these targets. The entire Ricola Group is involved in these efforts, with each department contributing to the overall mission of sustainability.
Ricola, as a B Corporation, must adhere to strict standards of social and environmental performance, including ongoing efforts to recertify every three years. The company is dedicated to evaluating its sustainability using globally recognized metrics and will report its progress biennially according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, which are widely used by companies worldwide. The 2022 report is now available for download on Ricola’s website.
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Ricola – About the Company
Ricola is a leading manufacturer of herb drops, known for their high quality and innovation. Established in 1930, the company is based in Laufen near Basel and exports its products to 45 countries. Ricola offers a wide range of around 50 herb drops and tea specialties, and is committed to sustainable corporate management. As a certified B Corporation, Ricola places great value on environmentally sound cultivation methods and has long-term purchase agreements with around 85 farmers in Swiss mountain regions. The company’s success is attributed to its traditional values, Swiss quality, and dedication to innovation.
About B Lab™
B Lab is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the global economy for the betterment of all people, communities, and the planet. They develop standards, policies, tools, and programs that aim to change the behavior, culture, and structure of capitalism. With the support of the global B Corp community, B Lab works towards addressing society’s most pressing challenges and partners with governments, academia, coalitions, and other institutions to drive change in economic systems.
O certyfikowanych firmach B Corporation™
Certyfikowane przedsiębiorstwa B Corporation, czyli B Corps, to firmy zweryfikowane przez B Lab, które spełniają wysokie standardy społecznej i środowiskowej wydajności, przejrzystości i odpowiedzialności.
KONTAKT:
Ricola Group Ltd.
Dział Komunikacji Korporacyjnej
ul. Baselstrasse 31
4242 Laufen
telefon +41 (0)61 765 41 21
e-mail: media@ricola.com
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