Global movement with more than 3,600 companies from 150 industries distributed in 74 countries and 1 single objective: TO BE THE BEST COMPANIES FOR THE WORLD. The B Corporations by strict social, environmental and transparency standards. Financial results are not the main objective of these companies, but rather the impact they can generate.
What does it mean to be a B Corp?
Being a B corporation is understanding that the function of an organization is to go beyond generating profits. It is generating positive change in society and the environment, using market force to provide solutions to social and environmental problems.
Terramarte certified as B Corporation
Being one of the first Colombian companies to be certified as a B company, we accept the challenge that, beyond seeking to generate income, we focus our efforts on producing a positive change in society. Terramarte obtained its certification as a B company in 2013 and was recertified in 2020. To do so, it was necessary to obtain a score greater than 80 points in the following aspects:
Governance
Are the company's corporate values clear and denote responsibility and transparency? Compliance with the social and environmental objectives established by B companies is evaluated through the opinions of their employees.
Workers
How the company contributes to the well-being of its employees, through the payment of a fair salary, benefits, health guarantee and the opportunity to grow professionally.
Community
How the company positively affects the communities in which it operates and how it works on inclusion and diversity, job creation and philanthropy.
Environment
Evalúa como la empresa maneja su impacto en el medioambiente y su posición respecto a temas como el cambio climático y la sostenibilidad.
Customers
Analyzes the impact that the company leaves on its clients and direct consumers, as well as the guarantee and quality control policies.