After almost two years of navigating the application process, and analyzing the environmental, social and economic impact of the company, Cascadia Seaweed officially joins the global movement of Certified B Corporations. Cascadia Seaweed, and subsidiary Kove Ocean Foods, can now proudly display the coveted B Corp badge. 

“The B Corp certification has become a global standard of excellence, like a badge of trust, for employees, customers and investors, to feel confident in their decisions. By selecting a B Corp brand, you know you’re supporting an organization that is committed to social justice and environmental stewardship and profitability,” explains Rob Napoli, CFO at Cascadia Seaweed. 

Cascadia received its passing score in late September, and Napoli credits Heidi Grantner from Synergy Enterprises for helping them through the arduous process. 

“Achieving the B Corp Certification is tough, and that’s exactly why we like it. The assessment and verification process forces companies to take a hard look at exactly how they create positive impact, and rewards companies that implement rigorous policies, build sound and ethical processes, and achieve measurable, transparent results,” describes Grantner.

During the process, Cascadia Seaweed amended their articles of incorporation to become a registered Benefit Company in British Columbia, committing to conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner, to produce healthy products, to provide increased opportunity for coastal Peoples and to advocate that industry can prosper in harmony with our environment. Cascadia Seaweed also became a certified Living Wage employer this year with Living Wage for Families BC. 

Cascadia Seaweed is held accountable by external third-party organizations to ensure their actions genuinely benefit people and the planet, and that those values remain as the company grows.