{"id":1309,"date":"2025-12-01T16:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acetum.it\/being-a-b-corp\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:31:32","slug":"being-a-b-corp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acetum.it\/en\/being-a-b-corp\/","title":{"rendered":"Being a B Corp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being a B Corp.<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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B Corps are companies that choose to put their business model at the service of the common good, contributing to a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economy. They stand out for their concrete commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving working conditions, promoting transparency, and acting responsibly toward society and the ecosystems in which they operate. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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At Acetum, we have been pioneers in our sector, becoming the first balsamic vinegar manufacturing company to obtain B Corp ricognition.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

This recognition reflects our commitment to integrating ethical and sustainable values into our strategy, without compromising our economic goals. B Corp certification attests to our compliance with high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. <\/p>\n

At the same time, being a Benefit Corporation means formally committing to generating a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment, adopting an approach focused on continuous improvement. Although they are distinct paths, both choices contribute to pursuing shared goals of development and value creation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To achieve B Corp certification, we underwent a rigorous evaluation process that assessed multiple areas of our business, including governance, environmental policies, employee well\u2011being, community engagement, and customer relations. This journey does not end here: B Corps are required to monitor and update their practices regularly and renew their certification at fixed intervals to demonstrate ongoing progress aligned with their values. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In 2023 we became the first B Corporation in the Balsamic vinegar sector.<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

We are proud to be part of this global movement\u2014an achievement that reflects our commitment to continuing a path of monitoring and improving our production models. For the people that work in Acetum, it means standing out for the positive impact we create for our local community, our people, and the environment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We have become a Benefit Company.<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Since 2022, we have been a Benefit Corporation. This means that, alongside our goal of generating profit, we have incorporated specific public benefit purposes into our company bylaws. In particular, we are committed to supporting the development of our people\u2019s skills, enhancing the value of the territories and communities we engage with, promoting supply chain models aligned with sustainability goals, and evolving our operating model in line with climate transition objectives. This commitment entails assessing the impact of our activities on stakeholders, including people, communities, and the environment. We report annually on the achievement of these goals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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We have identified four common\u2011benefit purposes that define who we are:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t
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We are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment where people can grow professionally and feel valued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We pass on our history and values to new generations and to people from different cultures. It is our way of showing how excellence is shaped over time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Innovation is at the heart of our approach. Our production models are continuously evolving, aming to reduce social and environmental risks across the entire supply chain. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Through our ongoing efforts, we are in line with national and European goals, aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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People<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Find out what we do for people.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Local community<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Flavours that tell the story of our land<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Environment<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Find out our pact with nature.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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