Mepal is B Corp certified

Mepal is proud to announce its successful certified as B Corp, an important step towards more responsible business practices. With this, the specialist in storing and carrying food and drinks underlines its sustainability strategy. And shows it is on its way to a more sustainable and socially responsible business that is committed to a better world, with an eye for people, the environment and society.

Mepal sees the certification as a milestone. During the certification process, Mepal was assessed on five pillars: governance, environment, employees, customers and community. A minimum of 80 points are needed for a company to become a B Corp. Mepal achieved 101.6 points and is visible on the public Global Directory. Entirely as expected, Mepal scored many points from its intensive collaboration with sheltered workshops, local production, and overall business operations. To complete the certification process, companies must document the impact of their decisions on all their stakeholders in their statutory documents. A B Corp certification is not a one-off thing, as every three years you are assessed for meeting the (increasingly high) standards for recertification.

Jan Pieter Schretlen, CEO of Mepal, officially received the B Corp plaque from Tessa van Soest, Director of B Lab Benelux, the non-profit organisation behind the certification. This allows Mepal to officially call itself a B Corporation. This gives Mepal access to the ‘B Corp community’, a network of like-minded companies - such as Bugaboo, Rituals, Ace&Tate, Auping and Tony Chocolonely, offering knowledge, insight and inspiration.

Schretlen: ‘For 75 years, we have been synonymous with high quality with our timeless designs that transcend generations. Our dedication and craftsmanship ensure that everyone can enjoy our long-lasting products. And we do so with passion but also from naoberschap, together! Local production with our local community. This certification rewards this work, which we are proud of!

However, the B Corp certification is a starting point. That is why we continue to continuously develop high-quality product innovations that have a long lifespan, are 100% recyclable and if something breaks down you can easily replace a part. Produce locally and keep doing business consciously so that we become C02 neutral.

Tessa van Soest, Director of B Lab Benelux: ‘To welcome Mepal to the B Corp community is great. Their commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others. It will also help to share our message that business success can be as much about people and our planet, than just profit. 

Editors’ note:

For more information, please contact:
Heleen Janssen at h.janssen@mepal.com 

About Mepal

Mepal has been a trusted name in consumer products for 75 years, known for its sustainable, functional and innovative designs. The company strives for high quality and longevity of its products, and is committed to corporate responsibility with respect for people and the environment.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the economy for the benefit of everyone, all communities and the planet. A leader in economic system change, the global network creates standards, policies and tools for business. They also certify companies - better known as B Corps - that are leading the way. To date, the global community includes more than 8,900 B Corps in 92 countries and 161 sectors, and more than 200,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment.  See also: www.bcorporation.eu.