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In the simplest terms, what does it mean to be a BCorp company? The two main areas BCorps prioritize are positive environmental and social impact. To be a certified BCorp company we are obliged to go above and beyond; it pushes us to be better, and to be a force for good rather than simply a machine for profit. Why should consumers choose to buy BCorp products?  BCorp certification assesses the wages of a company’s labour force along with whether they are committed to local sourcing, giving you a good sense of what that company does with its revenues and how it impacts local communities.  By contrast, those metrics are less clear with either an uncertified company or a company whose disclosures and claims are not third-party verified.  From a price perspective, BCorp products can sometimes cost more, but ultimately, they still need to be competitive in their marketplace.  Price is what

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