Every year we like to visit some of our American B Corporations to see what they’re offering to us as holiday gifts. The listing we have utilized in this writing is found every year at BCorporation.net. They always have wonderful holiday recommendations, so we picked out five very interesting offerings to pass along to our readers.
AMS Fulfillment is a B Corporation, and very glad to be in such good company. As a B Corp, AMS is focused on four stakeholders, i.e. the environment, our employees, the community and our clients. The businesses we will link readers to have similar commitments as you will see, and each one has chosen a specific product to offer. Before getting into the gifts, we wanted to ask Google… why should we shop with a B Corporation? Surprisingly we were given a very thorough answer!
Why Shop B Corps
“You should shop at B Corps because they are businesses verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, meaning when you buy from them, you are supporting companies that prioritize positive impact on people and the planet beyond just profit, by actively working towards ethical practices like fair trade, employee wellbeing, and sustainable operations; essentially allowing you to use your purchasing power to drive positive change.
“B Corps undergo a rigorous certification process to ensure they meet high standards across various areas like worker treatment, community involvement, environmental impact, and business practices. B Corps are required to publicly disclose information about their social and environmental performance, allowing consumers to make informed choices. By choosing B Corps, you are supporting businesses that actively work to solve societal and environmental issues through their operations. B Corps prioritize purpose alongside profit, meaning they consider the impact of their business decisions on stakeholders beyond just shareholders.”
Google’s answer to “why shop with B Corps” is a very good explanation of what AMS Fulfillment does – business with purpose alongside profit!! Below we present five businesses and gift ideas from a list of 25 available on the website!
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Our first visit is to a website called “Coradorables”. [LINK] We will quote from the B Corp website some information about the company.
Small Business, Women-Owned, Black-Owned, AAPI-Owned, Indigenous-Owned, Owned by a Person with a Disability
This heirloom-quality Hawaiian shirt called a Kalani Aloha shirt, features 100% cotton and upcycled coconut husk buttons. The design is inspired by the protea flower, which originates from South Africa and represents change and hope. Coradorables is a family-run brand made and designed in Honolulu. Purchases support locally owned Black, Indigenous, and People of Color businesses and local charities.
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The next B Corp is called Oolie [LINK] and the product they’re promoting is a gift bag with items for a newborn – they offer five choices. The creator of the business tells us she was focused upon improving her children’s sleep when she created her store. The following description is from the B Corp website.
Small Business, Women-Owned
Give something special to the new parents or newborn in your life. This gift package has a baby hat and bodysuit, baby blanket, and convertible bag made of medium-weight canvas. All items are 100% organic cotton that meets the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and is free of dyes and chemicals. They’re also machine washable and designed for comfort, making things a bit easier for baby and family.
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Our third B Corp is called “United by Blue” [LINK]. They are promoting a carry-on duffle bag that is made of recycled plastics. The following descriptive text is from the B Corporation website.
Small Business
Perfect for weekends away, this sturdy and stylish duffle resists water, stains, and tears. It’s also as impactful as it is durable. The body of this 100% recycled bag is made from 20 plastic bottles, and the webbing is made from recycled nylon. United by Blue creates gear that helps to protect our planet through low-impact manufacturing. For every product sold, the B Corp removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways.
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Our fourth B Corp is called “Here I Am” [LINK] and they have put together a lovely gift box called the Lavender and Roses Gift Box. The B Corp website describes them as follows:
Small Business, Women-Owned, Latinx-Owned
The bath bomb, candle, and lotion in this gift box are designed for deep relaxation — during the holidays or anytime. Each item is infused with organic lavender scents and enriched with rose blossom botanical oils to soothe the senses and hydrate skin. This box supports women-owned small businesses that champion non-toxic, sustainable practices while focusing on reducing waste and eliminating single-use plastic.
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As our final offering, we are looking at a company that makes bags called Sapahn [LINK]. The product they are promoting is very attractive, and the company has a focus we appreciate.
Small Business, Women-Owned
This versatile mini bag can be worn as a clutch, crossbody, or belt bag. It’s designed to fit the essentials with just the right amount of flair. All Sapahn bags are responsibly sourced, designed, and created by artisans around the world. This women-owned business centers craft, human rights, and fair wages to produce beautiful products that are made to last.
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We hope you enjoy looking into these businesses that strive to live up to B Corporation standards toward the environment, the community, the valued employees and of course their customers! We encourage a visit to the B Corporation website [LINK] where there are 25 B Corps promoting their holiday gifts.
