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Cision Canada
10-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
veritree is now B Corp Certified, reinforcing its commitment to people, planet, and transparency
VANCOUVER, BC, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - veritree, the nature tech platform helping businesses scale verified nature restoration, is proud to announce it has officially earned Certified B Corporation™ status, earning a B Impact Assessment score of 104.2. This recognition affirms veritree's mission to use business as a force for good and to lead with the same transparency, accountability, and integrity it enables in others. Recognized worldwide as the benchmark for responsible business, B Corp Certification independently verifies rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. For veritree, this distinction affirms that its model of connecting verified restoration with community impact and environmental accountability, meets global standards for purpose-driven businesses. "We work with some of the most forward-thinking companies, many of whom are B Corps themselves," said Derrick Emsley, CEO and co-founder of veritree. "They've relied on us to bring rigour, integrity, and transparency to their restoration efforts. Becoming B Corp Certified is about extending that same level of accountability and trust to how we operate internally." At the time of veritree's certification, companies were required to score at least 80 points on the B Impact Assessment, a rigorous evaluation of a company's impact across workers, communities, customers, governance, and the environment. veritree earned a score of 104.2, significantly surpassing the certification threshold and more than doubling the median score companies achieve during the assessment process. "This certification highlights how businesses can support the planet while advancing their own goals," said David Luba, Head of Partnerships and co-founder of veritree. "By working together with our partners, we're helping turn sustainability commitments into meaningful, measurable impact, proving that positive environmental and business outcomes can go hand in hand." Through partnerships with over 300 brands committed to advancing nature restoration, including DECIEM, Samsung, Manulife, and TELUS, veritree helps turn commitments into tangible climate action, and recently reached 100 million trees pledged since the company's inception in 2022. By joining a global movement of over 10,000 Certified B Corporations™, veritree is accelerating efforts to prove that business can be a powerful catalyst for lasting environmental and ecological change. "We're proud to welcome veritree to the B Corp community. Their innovative approach to verified nature restoration, commitment to transparency, and focus on long-term impact exemplify what it means to be a Certified B Corporation," said Max Hayes, Growth Manager at B Lab U.S. & Canada. "As more companies seek to align their operations with the needs of people and the planet, veritree is leading by example and showing what's possible." Recognized as a 'Companies-to-Watch' winner in Deloitte's 2024 Fast 50 program, the company continues to expand its impact across land and sea. This certification reinforces veritree's dedication to doing business the right way, delivering trusted data, real results, and restoration at scale. veritree is a platform powering the global restorative economy. Its platform brings trust, traceability, and impact to nature-based solutions. Having reached 100 million trees pledged, it connects forward-thinking companies with verified action. From mangroves and kelp to wildfire reforestation, veritree helps organizations move from intention to measurable environmental and social outcomes. Learn more at
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ACHS Supports the Portland People and Planet First Showcase
ACHS proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations prioritizing people and the planet over profit. 'We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - for customers, employees, and across operations.' — Tracey Abell, ACHS President PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / / -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly participated in the Portland People and Planet First Showcase, an event celebrating organizations that prioritize people, the planet, and purpose over profit. ACHS joined fellow B Corps and People and Planet First Verified businesses in a night of community and collaboration to promote purchasing with impact. The Showcase was hosted by The Impact Collective, People and Planet First, and Place to B. As a Catalyst Sponsor of the Portland Impact Purchasing Pilot Program, ACHS was proud to join SAP, Port of Portland, and Prosper Portland, among others in showing our support for impact purchasing. This pilot brought together organizations committed to shared values that focus on social impact, environmental responsibility, and local economic support. Growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products and sustainable business models is fueling the rise in social enterprises, making sustainable products and partnerships more accessible. The Portland People and Planet First Showcase provided an opportunity to learn about businesses in the community committed to local, sustainable purchasing and investing in social enterprises. ACHS's Dean of Aromatherapy Amanda Lattin, Director of Partnerships Tiff Darwich, and President Tracey Abell took the opportunity to share how organizations can bring wellness to their workforce, bridging the connection between business sustainability and employee well-being. 'The Portland People and Planet First Showcase was an inspiring event that brought together businesses with shared values who are truly committed to making a difference through their products and services. We believe that organizations prosper when wellness is a central focus - from operations that consider the people they service to employee wellness programs, and purchasing with impact in mind,' shared Tracey Abell. About ACHS Since 1978, sustainability and community impact have been among our core values. ACHS has been a Certified B Corporation® since 2016 and achieved People and Planet First verification in 2024. ACHS specializes in online integrative health and wellness education, making wellness knowledge accessible to learners whether they are just learning about holistic health or ready to pursue a degree. Programs include on-demand CEs, micro-credentials, certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in aromatherapy, herbal medicine, functional nutrition, wellness coaching, and complementary alternative medicine disciplines. Connect with ACHS to learn more about how to get involved in sustainability and impact initiatives to promote wellness in your community. For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at [email protected]. X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Other Legal Disclaimer:
