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B Corp Certification Support

Explore below to discover how we're leading by example in sustainability — initiatives on this page are illustrations of our commitment to making a meaningful positive impact on the planet and our communities.

Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals

Our Commitments in Action

These recent initiatives we took are illustrations of our commitment to making a meaningful positive impact on the planet and our communities. We hope they inspire you to do more, too.

  • Partnerships to achieve the Goals

Earth Day 2024

Apr. 2, 2024 – To mark Earth Day 2024 on April 22, we are pleased to organize again one of the biggest Earth Day event in Tokyo, with the support of the American Chamber Of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ).
Join us as we discuss actions, achievements and goals, and hear about achievements of companies across various sectors. The theme of Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” – be sure to sign up to this Earth Day event to hear more about the importance of the reduction of plastic production amongst other key sustainability themes.
More information and registration here.

  • Affordable and Clean Energy

Hachidori Power for Eco-Friendly Office

October 11, 2023 – As a practical measure we can take to combat global warming, we have switched the power company used in Next Level Japan’s office to Hachidori, which is a natural energy source with a 100% substantial share. The key factor is that it is generated through a low environmental impact generation method compared to other forms of electricity production (such as nuclear power and large-scale hydroelectric power), not only emitting no carbon dioxide.

  • Gender Equality

Business Leaders’ Declaration for a Society with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 11, 2023 – We have signed Business Leaders’ Declaration for a Society with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), joining other business leaders in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and society at large. As a company committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and promoting diversity at all levels of our organization, we are thrilled to support this important initiative.

  • Climate Action

Donation to Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty (COTAP)

Mar 17, 2023 – As we work towards our longer term sustainability objectives, we’re fulfilling our pledge to donate 1% of our annual revenue to environmental causes through the 1% for the Planet program. This year, we’re honored to support Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty (COTAP) as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability.  Carbon offset isn’t an achievement on its own, but it’s a concrete action that we can all take today.

  • Climate Action

TCFD

Jan 24, 2023　- We’re happy to announce that we officially support the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We support TCFD’s mission to recommend that companies disclose their climate change-related risks and opportunities in four areas: governance, strategy, risk management, and indicators and targets. Find out more about TCFD here.

  • Climate Action

Climate Fresk

Dec 22, 2022　- Awesome offsite event yesterday thanks to Codo Advisory leading our team Climate Fresk workshop, and sharing insights on the basic mechanisms and consequences of human activity on our environment. Every working team in any business of selling products or services should take it.

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B Corp

B Corp

Today, more and more organizations acknowledge that the meaning of business success needs to expand beyond shareholder profit, and encompass social and environmental goals to build a more inclusive and sustainable society. Many of these gather under the B Corp certification lablel.

Next Level supports organizations desiring to obtain the B Corp certification. How about joining to change the world?

Sustainability

What is B-Corp?

B Corporation, abbreviated as B Corp, is an international business certification originating from the United States, evaluating organizations aiming for sustainable and responsible business practices.

B Corporations (or B Corps), the name given to organizations having obtained the certification, meet high standards of social and environmental performance.

Over 8,000 companies across more than 90 countries around the world have obtained this certification as of 2023. The certification acknowledges that these companies show transparency and accountability in acheiving these standards.

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Benefits

There are many benefits or B Corporation, as the label is instantly recognized for its clear meaning of environmental and social responsibility, among Clients, Partners, and individual such as HR applicants.

  • Gain domestic and international trust
  • Operate beyond industry and national borders
  • Join a world-leading movement
  • Pursue genuine, concrete sustainable actions
  • Attract capital and talented individuals
  • Serve as a beacon for good companies
  • Uphold the company’s mission
  • Connect with like-minded peers globally
Sustainability

Who awards the B Corp certification

B Lab measures companies’ social and environmental performance against the standards in the online B Impact Assessment. B Lab is a US a non-profit company. There is no B Lab certifying entity in Japan at this point, although a B Market Builder Japan preleminiary goup has been established in 2023. So we might be getting closer, but as of today, applications from Japanese organizations must still be submitted directly to B Lab in the US.

The Process

How to get B Corp certified?

The steps to receive the B Corp certification and become a B Corporation, start with completing the B Impact Assessment (BIA) online, conducting a self-assessment of your organization's social and environmental performance.

Next, if your score meets the minimum requirements, you may proceed to the certification process, which includes a detailed documentation review and an interview.

After implementing improvement measures and receiving final approval from B Lab, you are granted certification as a B Corp.

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To learn about the B Corp global movement, please visit the B Lab website or drop us a message.

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