The Bonduel Group’s U.S. business unit joins a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact
Irwindale, CA – December 12, 2022 – Today, Bonduelle Fresh Americas, the U.S. business unit of the Bonduelle Group and home of Ready Pac Bistro®, leads the fresh salad production industry in the global drive for an inclusive, equitable and renewable economy Announced that it has become a certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations (B Corps™) are companies validated by B Lab™ to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. This achievement is an important milestone in the company’s long-term vision to rebuild the world’s food system for the health of the planet and the well-being of its people.
CEO Andrea G. Montagna said: “B Corp accreditation is an important and exciting step forward, validating the positive impact we have already made and ensuring we continue to improve. I am very proud of our team today. I am especially proud to join the B Corp community of value-driven businesses as we all work towards collective action to address society’s most important challenges.”
B Corps is accredited by B Lab, a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. Earning a B Corp certification not only evaluates a company’s governance, but also how it impacts the environment, communities, employees, and partners. Additionally, B Corps are legally committed to benefiting all business stakeholders (employees, customers, communities, the environment), not just shareholders, and must demonstrate accountability and transparency. it won’t work.
With an overall B Impact Assessment™ score of 85.4, Bonduelle Fresh Americas met high social and environmental performance requirements by:
- Hiring and training 200 people under the Comprehensive Employment Program launched at all facilities
- As part of Bonduelle, the business unit’s corporate governance structure has been legally changed to be accountable to all stakeholders.
- Ensuring transparency by allowing public disclosure of information about company performance as measured by B Lab standards
With the certification, Bonduel Group and Bonduel Fresh Americas have taken an important step in their long-standing commitment to improving their impact on people and the planet. Emphasizing its values and commitment to creating a positive impact, the Bonduel Group set a goal in 2018 for all business units to be B Corp certified by 2025. In 2019, Bonduel Fresh Americas launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and the unit’s commitment to improve its footprint in the business US
Additionally, in 2020, the Bonduel Group helped establish B Movement Builders. B Movement Builders is a collaborative coalition of leading multinational corporations to catalyze the global business movement as a force for good. That same year, Bonduelle Fresh Americas aligned his CSR goals with his B!Pact. B!Pact is the framework that defined the company’s firm commitment to the planet, food and people, ultimately deepening the company’s commitment and expanding its reach and impact. Notable advancements in his B!Pact framework for business units include:
- 75% of our packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable.
- 20% renewable power equipment
- Facility waste diversion rate 64%
In 2018, Bonduelle Group chose to join the B Corp movement. This is because the B Corp movement aligns with the company’s mission and certification comprehensively and transparently measures the company’s stakeholder impact.
“We chose to obtain B Corp accreditation across Bonduel because it uses our collective efforts to drive lasting change in our economic system for the better life. Because it is an inspirational approach to using business as a force for good.” Bonduel Group. “We are driven by our mission and values to do better for people and the planet. It shows how we are making progress in positively impacting people.”
To maintain its B Corp accreditation, Bonduelle Fresh Americas must conduct an evaluation and verification process every three years to demonstrate adherence to high standards and continuous improvement.
“We are delighted to welcome Bonduelle Fresh Americas to our community of accredited B Corporations committed to raising standards and changing our economic system. We look forward to our partnership to build and their continued commitment to improving their impact and practices for years to come.”
To continue following Bonduelle Fresh Americas progress and commitment to planet, food and people, visit bonduelleamericas.com/b-corp.
For more information, please visit https://bonduelleamericas.com/us/.
About Bonduel Fresh America
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA). With four processing facilities in the United States, he focuses on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. Acquired by Bonduelle as Ready Pac Foods in 2017 and one of his five business units in the Bonduelle Group, our team features fresh produce and protein under the company’s Ready PacBistro® brand. We have prepared all kinds of products for you. Our products include fresh-cut salads, fresh-cut vegetables, snacks and freshly prepared meals available at consumer grocery stores and restaurant chains throughout North America. Visit Bonduelle Fresh Americas or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Bonduel Group
For the Bonduel Group, driving a shift to plant-based diets to contribute to the well-being of people and the health of our planet means being a player in the agricultural industry with a positive impact on ecosystems. We are his 12,000-employee French family-owned company that has been innovating with its agricultural partners since 1853. The ready-to-use plant-based food is grown on 173,000 acres, sold in nearly 100 countries, and generates $2.30 in revenue. a billion. Our four brands are Bonduelle®, Cassegrain®, Globus® and Ready PacBistro®. For more information, please visit www.bonduelle.com/en.
contact:
Bonduel Fresh America
bfa-newsroom@bonduelle.com
(626) 678-2222
Brooke Maher
bonduelle@edible-inc.com
(708) 752-2442
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