Verstegen is a B-corp

We want to combine the best flavors with a positive impact on the world. As a family business, we believe that together we can make a difference for future generations. That we can do business with care and love for people and nature.

Verstegen is B Corp certified! This certification underscores the sustainable approach we take to contribute to creating a positive impact.

What exactly is a B Corp?

You may have heard of it before:
B Corp' stands for: 'Benefit for All'.

Companies with this designation have been verified by B Lab, a global non-profit organization, to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corp certification is an international certification for for-profit companies that have a significant, positive impact on people and the environment. These companies—both large and small—have made sustainability a permanent part of their DNA and are creating value in multiple ways.

How do you become a B Corp?

To become a B Corp certified company, you must meet strict requirements. Certified B Corps are also legally obligated to consider the impact of their decisions on people and the environment. They do this by documenting their sustainable mission in their bylaws. Certified B Corps are also transparent and share their B Impact Report—a summary of their impact and scores on the five themes—on B Lab's Global Directory. Verstegen's score is also available there. Verstegen achieved certification with a score of 81.9 points.

Management

Our ambition for 2035: all our herbs and spices will be sourced from regenerative agriculture and we will have a clear overview of all costs across all supply chains.

Environment

The pursuit of a cleaner world, in which we all take collective responsibility for our planet, is achieved, among other things, by investing in green energy and a climate-neutral office building.

Employees

Not only the well-being of the planet, but also that of our people is important to Verstegen. We ensure that all our employees feel safe, heard, healthy, and vital.

Community

Besides our employees, we also take good care of our suppliers. Everyone in our supply chains has a decent income. Our supply chains are also free of child labor and forced labor.

Customers

We enjoy collaborating with our customers on shared ambitions. This allows us to not only maintain the quality of our flavorful products but also ensure the sustainable cultivation of herbs and spices in the long term.