Comvita’s B Corp Certification and Why It Matters

B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Certified B Corporations are verified by B Lab to ensure they balance purpose and profit. Comvita is proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, community, and responsible business practices.

What B Corp Certification Means

B Corp certification is a global designation for businesses that meet verified standards of social and environmental performance. It evaluates how a company operates across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

Unlike single-issue certifications, B Corp certification assesses the entire business and its broader impact across employees, supply chains, communities, and the planet.

To qualify, companies must meet a minimum score on the B Impact Assessment and undergo independent review.

At its core, B Corp certification reflects a commitment to creating value not only for shareholders, but for society and the environment.

What earning and maintaining certification represents

Becoming a certified B Corporation requires completing the B Impact Assessment, which reviews environmental practices, worker treatment, community engagement, governance, and customer responsibility.

Certification is not permanent. Companies must recertify every three years to maintain their status.

For Comvita, this represents ongoing accountability in how Manuka honey is sourced, how partnerships are built with beekeepers, and how natural ecosystems are cared for at every stage of the business.

Why B Corp Standards Matter for Comvita Customers

When choosing wellness products like Manuka honey, trust matters.

B Corp certification provides independent verification that a company operates responsibly across environmental practices, community impact, governance, and customer care.

For Comvita customers, this means confidence that:

• Honey is sourced with long-term environmental care in mind
• Partnerships with beekeepers are built on respect and shared value
• Business decisions consider both community impact and product integrity
• Sustainability commitments are measured and verified, not simply claimed

Certification adds a layer of accountability beyond brand messaging.

When selecting Manuka honey, it helps ensure that your purchase supports both personal wellbeing and the ecosystems connected to it.

Comvita’s Commitment as a Certified B Corp

As a certified B Corporation, Comvita is committed to doing business in a way that protects people and the planet.

For our customers, this means the Manuka honey you bring into your home is sourced with care. From working closely with beekeepers to protecting New Zealand’s natural landscapes where Manuka trees grow, responsible practices are part of how we operate.

Certification reinforces our responsibility to uphold clear standards and continue improving over time.

Being a certified B Corp reflects our commitment to ensuring that supporting your wellbeing also supports the communities and environments connected to every jar.

B Corp Certification and the Future of Responsible Business

As expectations for transparency continue to grow, responsible business practices are becoming essential. B Corp certification provides a framework for measuring and verifying that commitment.

For Comvita, being part of this global community supports our long-term approach to sourcing Manuka honey, partnering with beekeepers, and protecting New Zealand’s landscapes.

Certification reflects our ongoing focus on accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement.