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Bee’s Wrap Becomes a Certified B Corporation
Middlebury company formalizes commitment to people and planet
MIDDLEBURY — Bee’s Wrap, the Vermont maker of sustainable food storage wraps designed to replace plastic wrap, is now a Certified B Corporation. The prestigious and rigorous standard recognizes Bee’s Wrap’s mission to reduce plastic pollution and waste, and places Bee’s Wrap among the highest tier of socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
“We’re honored to be joining so many fellow companies, big and small, that are demonstrating how business can be a force for good in the world,” said Sarah Kaeck, Bee’s Wrap Founder and CEO. “I founded Bee’s Wrap to directly address the problem of plastic waste, and our B Corp Certification is the latest step in our mission-driven work.”
B Corporations are certified by B Lab, and must meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corps are committed to using business as a tool for solving social and environmental problems. Today, more than 2,700 companies globally have earned B Corp certification, and Bee’s Wrap joins 33 other B Corps in Vermont.
Founded in 2012, Bee’s Wrap makes reusable food storage wraps designed to replace plastic wrap. The company touches every part of the process — sourcing ingredients, manufacturing in Vermont, and distributing nationally and internationally. After several years in Bristol, the company expanded to a larger facility in Middlebury in late 2018, and now employs more than 30 people. The company grew 87 percent last year, and Bee’s Wrap is available in more than 3,000 stores throughout the United States and sold in 41 countries.
“Going through the B Corp assessment provided a valuable tool for us to see where, as a rapidly growing company, we’re doing well, where we can do better, and how we can protect the values that have been part of Bee’s Wrap since the beginning,” said Kaeck.
B Corp Certification verified that Bee’s Wrap is already doing significant work on behalf of the environment, its employees, and its community. This includes: responsibly sourcing all ingredients, using all parts of those ingredients and product, and consciously creating a product that limits waste — specifically plastic — going to landfills. Bee’s Wrap earned points towards certification for family-friendly workplace policies, staff volunteer days, and nonprofit giving, as well as corporate culture that provides employees with abundant training, opportunities for growth, job flexibility, and funding for professional development. Bee’s Wrap is woman owned, and the lowest paid hourly worker is paid more than 25 percent above the local minimum wage.
“Since the beginning, we’ve believed that it’s both possible and morally imperative to value people and planet as much as profit,” said Kaeck. “Our B Corp certification recognizes the hard work we’ve put in over the last six years to build that kind of company, and signifies our commitment to this work in the years to come.”
About Bee’s Wrap
Based in Middlebury, Vt., Bee’s Wrap makes reusable food storage wraps designed to replace plastic wrap. Bee’s Wrap’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility extends to every part of the business, from responsibly sourcing ingredients to empowering employees. In addition to supporting individuals who are making the shift away from single-use plastics, Bee’s Wrap is committed to creating a meaningful difference for a healthy bee population, cleaner waterways, and education in sustainable practices to protect our earth.
About B Lab
B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Its vision is that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the Best for the World® and as a result society will enjoy a more shared and durable prosperity. For more information, visit www.bcorporation.net, www.bimpactassessment.net, www.b-analytics.net and www.benefitcorp.net.