What does B-Corp Certified mean?
First and foremost, the B in B-Corp stands for “Benefit.” To be a certified B-Corp, a company must prove they are making a positive impact by meeting strict standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These include things like how we hire and treat employees, how we contribute to the community, and how we care for our animals and land. Once a company proves its eligibility, the seal acts like a stamp of approval that people can look to as proof that a business they support is doing good in the world.
It took our team over a year to go through the approval process, which included thorough documentation, many interviews, and site visits. We also had to ensure that all our Grazing Partners met the requirements since they are an integral part of our business.
Overall B Impact Score
Here is a link to our full B-Corp listing. Check it out to see how we scored in Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. We will continue to improve upon this score in the coming years.
Why B-Corp Certification matters to The Honest Bison:
We started The Honest Bison as a way to try to bring change and transparency back to the meat industry and make better meat more accessible to more people. We know our customers have many options when it comes to buying meat, so when you choose to support us, we want you to know unequivocally that you can trust us, our process, and our meats. Aside from inviting every single customer to visit our operations, having a third-party B-Corp Certification (along with all our other certifications) is one way we can demonstrate that.
Purpose Beyond Profits |
We're not just in this for the money. We are committed to making a difference in every way — from how we treat our employees and partners to how we care for our animals, support the regeneration of our land and planet, and support local communities. B-Corp certification helps us define our standards and progress toward goals in a transparent way. |
Accountability |
B-Corp certification is not a one-and-done deal. We have to consistently live up to the high standards that have been set — and continuously prove our compliance in order to maintain our certification. This keeps us accountable to ourselves and to you. You can always trust that we are doing what we say we are doing. |
Transparency |
We have always been an open, transparent company, but now that we are a B-Corp, it's required. Here is a link to our full B-Corp listing. Check it out to see how we scored in Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. We will continue to make information available to you about our company, including our processes, products, progress, animals, partners, sustainability, and more. Have questions or want to know something specific? All you have to do is ask. In fact, here is our Founder's direct email address: sean.m.lenihan@thehonestbison.com. Sean is always more than happy to answer your questions. |
Why our B-Corp Certification should matter to you:
So what does our B-Corp Certification mean for you and why should you care? With everything happening in the world today, it can be hard to feel like you are making a difference. By supporting B-Corps, you’re aligning your hard-earned money with companies, people, and goods that match your values.
Support Positive Change |
When you support a B-Corp like ours, you do more than simply purchase something. You’re saying that what we’re doing matters to you, that you believe in the positive impact we’re generating and the larger good we can do together. That’s worth everything to a business. It’s validation that the often-hard choices we’ve made to do things the way we do matter. |
True Trustworthiness |
Supporting a B-Corp means you can trust the way their goods were made or services delivered — and not just because they say it on the website but because it’s backed by rigorous proof. In our case, it means you can trust that our partners and employees are treated equitably, that our animals are treated humanely, grazed naturally, and raised on regenerative lands, and that our practices are sustainable from the ranch to your door. Are we perfect? Of course not, but we are always striving to be better, and we are transparent about our process. And that’s hard to find these days. |
Join a Movement for Good |
By supporting B-Corps, you’re joining a movement of consumers who believe that businesses have a responsibility to do right by the world. And the more support for B-Corps there is, the more businesses will get certified. Look for other amazing B-Corps here. |
We are proud to be B-Corp Certified and are committed to improving our score and standards as we move forward. Your continued support is everything to us, and we are so grateful to have you along for this journey. If you have more questions about our B-Corp Certification, our company, our products, or anything else? Please feel free to reach out to customer service or Sean (our Founder) directly.
