B Corp - an important part of the #WeActForWater movement.
Evian-Volvic Suisse becomes part of the B Corp movement: Strong Together for a Sustainable and Inclusive Economy. Evian-Volvic Suisse is convinced that economic success must be in harmony with social and environmental goals.
B Corp certification advocates for external, independent and credible recognition of sustainable companies. Evian-Volvic Suisse (EVS), which also carries water brands such as Volvic in its range, is proud to join the movement of companies committed to building sustainable, ethical and inclusive business models. Recently, Evian-Volvic Suisse proclaimed Danone's status as an 'Entreprise à Mission'. This status also represents the continuation of Danone's 'double projet' as well as the formalization of the company's vision of 'One Planet. One Health'.
Measures for the good of all
The B Corp Certification™ is awarded by the independent and non-profit organization B LabTM. It is a demanding label that recognizes companies that meet the highest social, environmental and transparency standards and assume legal corporate responsibility.
B Corp's assessment categories include environment, community, employees, governance and business model. Specifically, a whole range of measures taken by Evian-Volvic Suisse as well as our brands are included in this certification:
- A decisive measure is the amendment of the EVS statutes and the addition to them of two articles on our social and environmental objectives.
- This year, we will use 100% recycled PET (rPET) for all bottles.
- evian and Volvic are certified as climate-neutral worldwide by Carbon Trust.
- To conserve natural water resources, evian and Volvic have been working for years with local communities through the public-private partnerships APIEME (evian) and CEPIV (Volvic) 3.
- Promoting a work environment that combines safety, well-being and flexibility for all employees, as well as policies such as those regarding an environmentally friendly office.
- The Evian-Volvic Suisse team is committed to combating littering in public spaces by participating in 'Clean-Up Day' as part of its volunteer work.
- During the lockdown, EVS employees performed community service. evian Suisse supported the Swiss Red Cross and Swiss Solidarity through donations.
- EVS is committed to healthy hydrogenation. After all, water is and remains the healthiest form of hydrogenation.
B Corp - an important part of the #WeActForWater movement.
B Corp certification is a milestone on the long road to sustainability. Evian-Volvic Suisse's next step is to join the Swiss Triple Impact (STI), a program initiated by B Lab Switzerland that aims to align the Swiss ecosystem with a resilient and sustainable economy.
Jonathan Normand, Founder and Director of B Lab Switzerland: "B Lab Switzerland is pleased to welcome EvianVolvic Suisse (EVS) to the B Corp community. EVS, as part of Danone, is one of the leading companies in the field of healthy hydration and is actively committed to improving the impact of its activities. The joint commitment of EVS and Danone Waters to sustainability initiatives is an example of how business can contribute to the common good," said Jonathan Normand. "The certification does not mark the end of the journey, but only the beginning. The Swiss B Corp community and we look forward to working with EVS to enable all of our stakeholders to realize their sustainability potential."
Frederic Haas, Country Manager Evian-Volvic Suisse: "Being recognized as a B Corp and receiving this certification makes us very proud. It is a continuation of our 'double project économique et social' and the 'One Planet. One Health' vision. This marks the beginning of a new stage, as B Corp, in our journey towards sustainable growth with a positive impact on society and nature. Because we do not want to become the best company in the world, but the best company for the world."
(Source: Evian-Volvic Suisse)
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