We are proud to announce that Win & Winnow is a re-certified B Corporation! This achievement is dear to our heart since it underscores our ongoing dedication to balancing profit with purpose, and to positively impact the environment and society.

“We believe in the power of business as a force for good. Through our recertification as a B Corporation, we hope to inspire other companies to embrace sustainable practices, adopt ethical business models, and join the global movement towards a more inclusive and sustainable economy.”

Cecilia Calonico, CEO at Win & Winnow Language Services

Win & Winnow was first certified as a B Corporation in 2018. To earn the recertification, we completed a rigorous assessment process—in areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers—that we successfully passed, increasing our overall score from 84.1 to 110.2!

What does it take to become a re-certified B Corporation?

B Corp Certification is a designation that a business meets high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. In order to achieve certification, a company must: 

• Demonstrate high social and environmental performance by achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or above. 
• Make a legal commitment by changing their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. 
• Exhibit transparency by allowing information about their performance to be publicly available on their B Corp profile.  

To maintain its B Corp status, Win & Winnow underwent a thorough assessment, which evaluated the company’s overall impact and practices. The recertification process involved a comprehensive analysis of the company’s corporate governance structure, employee benefits and work-life balance initiatives, community engagement programs, environmental sustainability practices, and customer-centric approach.

What we learned from our B Corp Recertification Process

Becoming a re-certified B Corporation reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices and the pursuit of a better world. How did we let that show?

Walking our talk

Our main lesson during the recertification process is that we need to keep moving forwards. Guided by our continuous-improvement mindset, we are always seeking and identifying room for improvement, opportunities to make a difference, areas where our intervention could open doors for others to become their best versions. Increasing our overall score from 84.1 to 110.2 in the B Impact Assessment meant turning those words into action. In the past years, we have implemented a range of initiatives to impact the planet and our community positively. 

• We reduced and offset our environmental footprint and earned our carbon-neutral translation company status. 
• We also implemented waste-reduction strategies and responsible sourcing practices, established in our Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Program. 
• Additionally, we actively engage with local communities, supporting charitable organizations and offering pro bono services.
• We delivered free training to develop professional skills and carried out a mentoring program for linguists just joining the Language Industry.
• We kept assessing and updating our internal policies to ensure that we create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

Keeping a record of it all

When being assessed by B Lab, you will need to upload supporting documentation for the answers provided, plus be ready to answer clarifying questions that may come up during the audit. Making sure all environmental and community initiatives are recorded, all internal policies are updated, and documentation is presented in a format that aligns with B Corp requirements will prevent you from spending additional time editing existing documentation.

Communicating enthusiastically and engaging others

In a world of over-the-top go-green marketing campaigns, we believe in being enthusiastic and honest about our actual impact. We are aware that we still have a long way to go, but we don’t let that become a threat, but rather a horizon to chase. It’s better done than perfect, and you certainly have to begin somewhere. We share our progress in our sustainability roadmap to encourage others to do the same. We also seek to partner with businesses whose values align with ours, so the triple bottom line comes to life—economically, socially, and environmentally.

By choosing to work with a B Corp, clients of Win & Winnow can align their own values with their business partnerships. They can be assured that the services provided by Win & Winnow are backed by a company dedicated to creating a positive impact and driving meaningful change. If you want to learn more about how we can help you grow through global communication and accessible information, get in touch!