Proud to be a Certified B Corporation
What B Corp Certification Means
In 2023, Oakland International proudly became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a global community of businesses committed to doing better for people and the planet.
B Corp Certification is awarded by the non-profit organisation B Lab, who are leading a global movement to transform the economy, so it works not just for profit, but for people, communities and the environment.
Today, more than 10,300 B Corps worldwide are redefining what responsible business looks like. Rather than focusing solely on financial performance, B Corps share a belief that long-term success means balancing profit with purpose.
As part of this community, Oakland International is committed to using business as a force for good, placing equal value on social, environmental and economic impact.
Our Driving Force
At Oakland International, we believe we have always been, and will continue to be, a force for good. With our roots firmly in agricultural farming and a long-standing commitment to responsible business, becoming a Certified B Corporation felt like a natural next step in our journey.
Guided by our vision of being a responsible, family-owned enterprise, we focus on delivering sustainable growth through partnership, collaboration and innovation, underpinned by strong environmental and social values. B Corp Certification formalises what has long driven us as a business.
The Certification Process
Becoming a Certified B Corporation is not a tick-box exercise. In 2023, Oakland International completed a rigorous independent assessment evaluating our performance, accountability and transparency across five key impact areas.
• Workers
• Environment
• Community
• Governance
• Customers
To achieve B Corp Certification, businesses must score a minimum of 80 points across these areas. We are proud to have achieved a score of 84.6, reflecting our commitment to people, planet and profit, in that order.
To learn more about our journey and impact, read our latest Sustainability Report.
What’s Next in Our B Corp Journey
Earing the ‘B’ is not the end of our journey, it’s just the beginning. In 2027, Oakland International will recertify under the new and more demanding B Corp standards.
The updated framework requires businesses to meet minimum scores across seven expanded impact areas and to demonstrate measurable progress in each one at every recertification. It’s a more rigorous process, designed to drive meaningful and continual improvement.
Let’s Do Better, Together
The best ideas are born through collaboration.
Have a suggestion or an idea on how we can improve our impact?
Get in touch and help us shape the future of responsible business at Oakland International, we’d love to hear from you!
However big or small…
Share your thoughts with our Sustainability Officer, Elinor Smith