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12 Vermont businesses on the Certified B Corporation 2018 Best for the World list

12 Vermont companies make B Corp 2018 Best for the World list

July 27, 2018awards and rankings, news, socially responsible business, specialty retailElaine

Twelve Vermont companies were recently named to the Certified B Corporation’s 2018 list of companies that are Best for the World. B Corps are businesses that are verified by the nonprofit B Lab for their positive impact on people and planet, and their vision—that businesses can do good and turn a profit. The criteria for a business to appear on this annual list include a company’s environmental performance, employee relationships, diversity, involvement in the local community, the impact a company’s product or service has on those it serves, and more.

There are more than 2,200 Certified B Corporations worldwide, 33 of which are in Vermont. The Vermont “2018 Best for the World” honorees are:

  • Bluestone Life (Burlington), an early stage startup focused on reinventing why and how we buy life insurance. View B Corp ranking
  • Chroma Technology (Bellows Falls), manufacturer of filters using high-performance sputtered coatings as well as various evaporative coating processes.  View B Corp ranking
  • Clean Yield Asset Management (Norwich), socially responsible investment firm. View B Corp ranking
  • Gardeners Supply Company (Burlington), gardeners supply retailer with locations online and in VT and NH. View B Corp ranking
  • Green Mountain Power (Colchester), statewide electrical utility. View B Corp ranking
  • Heritage Aviation (South Burlington), fixed base operations and aircraft maintenance provider. View B Corp ranking
  • Image Outfitters (Stowe), custom promotional products. View B Corp ranking
  • King Arthur Flour Company  (White River Junction), oldest flour company in the US. View B Corp ranking
  • Native Energy Inc (Burlington), helps companies develop solutions to sustainability challenges.  View B Corp ranking
  • Seventh Generation (Burlington), maker of green household and personal care products.  View B Corp ranking
  • Suncommon (Waterbury), sells and installs solar panels. View B Corp ranking
  • Vermont Smoke & Cure (Hinesburg), maker of smoked meats and meat snacks. View B Corp ranking

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