{"id":31327,"date":"2024-03-04T13:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T13:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/?page_id=31327"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:37:45","slug":"becoming-b-corp-certified","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/becoming-b-corp-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Travel as a Force For Good: Becoming B CorpTM<\/sup> Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a conscious business, we strive to maintain an unfailing commitment to benefit everyone involved. In our path toward embodying our ideals, we\u2019ve chosen to establish thoughtful partnerships, seeking to reshape business to prioritize people and the planet. Thinking systemically and collaboratively is how we balance profit with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the interdependence that builds a resilient business. As we expand our mission, we use travel to elevate communities and the destinations they call home. Getting certified<\/a> as a B Corporation was a natural next step in demonstrating our commitment to using travel as a force for good. When you book one of our tours, you’re helping us make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is a B Corp?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive<\/b>, equitable<\/b>, and regenerative economy<\/b>. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B Lab is unique in its ability to measure a business\u2019s entire social and environmental impact<\/b>.B Lab<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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This is a new type of corporation that is purpose-driven<\/b>. B Corps<\/a> strive to go beyond profit<\/b>, making business purposeful. They build trust<\/b> with consumers, communities, and suppliers. They commit to being accountable<\/b> to all stakeholders<\/b>, not just shareholders. This is a holistic approach<\/b> where standards<\/b> continue to be met over time<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The B System<\/a> brings about change by harnessing the market’s power<\/b> to positively impact people and the environment. B LabTM<\/sup> mobilizes the B Corp network towards collective action<\/b> to address global challenges<\/b>. They lead the transformation<\/b> of the global economic system<\/b> with social and environmental impact standards measured by the B Impact AssessmentTM<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The B Impact Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

B Lab measures a business\u2019s accountability<\/b> by examining how it upholds stewardship<\/b>. The B Impact Assessment evaluates how verified performance<\/b> meets rigorous high standards<\/b> regarding governance<\/b>, responsibility<\/b>, and transparency<\/b>. Factors range from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Impact Business Model<\/b> is purposefully structured to generate a particular positive effect for a stakeholder group. This model reduces poverty<\/b> through ethical supply chain practices, such as fair trade procurement, distribution through small businesses and cooperatives, local economic development initiatives, and formal pledges to charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact<\/b> of B Corps<\/a> is threefold: social<\/b>, environmental<\/b>, and economic<\/b>. Take a look at ours:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Social Impact<\/h3>\n

We support education in Ecuador<\/b> by sponsoring a rural school. We raise funds<\/b> for supplies and the remodeling of facilities through crowdfunding and donations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Economic Impact<\/h3>\n

We focus our trips around locals, ensuring funds stay within<\/b> their communities<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Environmental Impact<\/h3>\n

We source locally and keep the scale small to minimize pollution<\/b> in operations. This includes vehicles, accommodations, restaurants, and cruise ships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

B Impact Pillars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Impact B Assessment revolves around five main pillars to evaluate<\/b> a business\u2019s performance<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Governance:<\/b> Capacity to safeguard its mission and include stakeholders<\/b> in its decisions<\/b>. Measured by: Mission & Engagement; Ethics & Transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Workers:<\/b> Contributions<\/b> to employees<\/b>\u2019 Financial Security, Health & Safety, Wellness, Career Development, and Engagement & Satisfaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Community:<\/b> Engagement<\/b> with the communities where it does business, hires, and buys from. Measured by: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Economic Impact, Civic Engagement & Giving, and Supply Chain Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Environment:<\/b> Overall environmental management practices<\/b>; with Air & Climate, Water, and Land & Life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Customer Stewardship<\/b>: The quality<\/b> of a business\u2019s Products & Services, Ethical Marketing, Data Privacy & Security, and Feedback Channels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What Makes Us a Certified B CorporationTM<\/sup><\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Rebecca Adventure Travel propels purposeful travel<\/b> in Ecuador towards the future by making it sustainable<\/b>. On our mission<\/a> to serve<\/b> our planet<\/b> and its people<\/b>, we harness the power<\/b> of travel<\/b> to benefit society<\/b> and enrich lives. Through sustainable travel, we contribute to the conservation<\/b> of delicate ecosystems<\/b>, such as the Galapagos<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our supply chain<\/b> enables poverty alleviation<\/b> through direct collaboration<\/b> with locals<\/b>. By championing the underserved, we revitalize vulnerable groups<\/b> through the generation of work<\/b>, empowerment<\/b> of women, restoration<\/b> of destinations, and uplifting<\/b> of communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our resolve to leave a positive impact is now on a new level because becoming B Corp certified means committing to continuous improvement<\/b>. This is how we are building a brighter future<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    As we move into this new chapter of our story, we intend to continuously assess<\/b> our business\u2019s practices<\/b> to match<\/b> the B Corp standards<\/b>. Loyal to the B Corporation philosophy, our goal is to inspire<\/b> a global interdependent economy<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We hope growing our impact<\/a> will advance quality of life<\/b> and environmental conservation<\/b> in all the destinations we offer. We also hope to motivate Ecuador\u2019s travel industry<\/b> to uplift each other, because we move forward together<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s benefit<\/b> the world<\/b> one trip at a time. Be brave, be bold. Be the benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    <\/span>What does the B stand for?<\/div>
    It stands for Benefit. B Corps strive to benefit all stakeholders<\/strong>, not just shareholders, going beyond profit.<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>What are the benefits of B Corps?<\/div>
    A B Corp harnesses the power of business to reduce inequality and poverty, enhance environmental health, bolster community bonds, and increase high-quality jobs that offer dignity and purpose.<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Why is a B Corp Certification important?<\/div>
    Interconnectedness fosters robust industries. By broadening our mission, we use travel to uplift destinations and communities.<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Why did we want to become B Corp Certified?<\/div>
    Joining this movement brings access to a global network<\/strong> of like-minded change-makers<\/strong> who collaborate to redefine the global economy<\/strong> and make the world a better place.<\/div><\/div>\n
    <\/span>What\u2019s next?<\/div>
    A B Corp certification comes with a commitment to continuous improvement<\/strong>. Our mission is to take the positive impact beyond our tours, past Ecuador\u2019s borders, and into the rest of the region until we reach all travelers across the globe.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n