conservation initiatives, I can confidently declare: Rogue Creamery is making a positive impact in all we do, one wheel of cheese at a time,” Gremmels reflected. “And we’re just getting started! We will continue collaborating with the global B Corp community to improve and positively impact our community and environment.” “This year’s Best for the World companies are operating at the very top of their class, excelling in creating positive impact for their stakeholders, including their workers, communities, customers and the environment,” said Juan Pablo Larenas, Executive Director of B Lab Global. “We’re proud of the community of stakeholder-driven businesses we’ve cultivated over the last 15 years; together we’re marching toward our collective vision of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system for all people and the planet.”
B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. The B Corp Certification doesn’t just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall positive impact of the company that stands behind it—like Rogue Creamery. Using the points-based B Impact Assessment, B Lab evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. Today there are more than 4,000 Certified B Corporations across 77 countries and 153 industries, unified by one common goal: transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. n
About Rogue Creamery Rogue Creamery is a USDA certified organic cheese maker located in Central Point, Oregon. In the course of 85 years, Rogue Creamery has drawn from the beauty and flavors of Southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley to create organic, handcrafted cheeses that have won international acclaim. But creating the world’s best cheese is only part of Rogue’s mission. It knows that business – and cheese – can be used as a force for good. That’s why it became Oregon’s first public benefit corporation, “B Corp” for short, joining a global movement of companies that are committed to making the world a better place. Rogue Creamery is committed to making a difference socially, economically and environmentally. Learn more at roguecreamery.com.
We are a company of doers. Problem-solvers. Trailblazers. We are welcoming. Engaging. Friendly. Informative. We’re haulers in polo shirts, mechanics with power tools and customer service staff who are always happy to lend a hand. We embrace the power of service and champion the environment. When you’re a customer, you’re part of our family. Waste disposal. Recycling. CNG fuel. Shredding. Compost. WE ARE ROGUE. And we’re proud to be part of the community we’ve called home for over 80 years.
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August 2021 | The Business Review
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