Ricola Joins Elite B Corporations, Committing To Sustainability And Social Impact

In a significant stride towards its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Ricola, the renowned family-owned enterprise, has achieved certification as a B Corporation™. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Ricola's enduring dedication to environmental stewardship and its positive impact on society, aligning with the company's core values and long-standing practices.

Ricola's journey to B Corporation certification underscores its foundational respect for the Swiss Alpine ecosystems, which are crucial for producing the herbs used in its products. The company has consistently prioritized sustainability as a fundamental business principle, adopting practices such as organic herb cultivation and striving for environmentally friendly product manufacturing. These efforts are aimed at preserving biodiversity and ensuring a beneficial impact on both the environment and society.

Thomas P. Meier, CEO of Ricola, expressed the company's intrinsic connection to nature and its responsibility towards the planet and its inhabitants. "We owe everything to nature. Becoming a B Corporation aligns with our identity as a family-owned company and our dedication to connecting people with nature," he stated. This certification reflects Ricola's commitment to balancing growth ambitions with environmental and social responsibilities.

The B Lab Switzerland Foundation has warmly welcomed Ricola into the B Corp movement. Jonathan Normand, Founder and CEO of B Lab Switzerland, praised Ricola for its nearly century-long commitment to nature and communities. "Their dedication to resiliency and sustainability leadership is exemplary," Normand remarked.

Ricola has developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy over the past two years, focusing on six core areas: agriculture principles, waste management, packaging innovation, climate change mitigation, water conservation, and ethical sourcing. The company has set quantitative targets for each area and implements annual "footsteps" to achieve these goals. This collective effort across the Ricola Group demonstrates the company's commitment to continuous improvement in social and environmental performance.

As part of its B Corporation certification, Ricola is required to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance and undergo recertification every three years. The company has committed to evaluating its sustainability performance using globally recognized key figures and plans to report biennially according to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. Ricola's initial report for 2022 is available for download on the company's website, marking a transparent step towards accountability and progress in sustainability.