HONG KONG — Health & Happiness (H&H) Group, parent company of pet nutrition brands Solid Gold and Zesty Paws, has announced that five of its business divisions in China, France, Australia and New Zealand, the United States, and United Kingdom becomes B Corp Certified. According to H&H Group, the certifications are a testament to the group’s commitment to making a positive impact on people, society and the planet by addressing climate change, supporting its communities, driving product innovation and developing diverse and inclusive workforce.
The certifications represent a very important achievement towards H&H’s group-wide certification, as only two business units remain uncertified. Certified units represent approximately 81% of H&H Group’s revenues.
“In 2019 we set a bold goal – to be B Corp certified by 2025,” said Akash Bedi, rotating group chief executive officer and chief executive officer of North America and Europe at H&H Group. “Today is the first step on that journey, and one that reflects our commitment to accountability, transparency and continuous improvement for the planet, people and society. It is our commitment to share value and to bring benefit to all our stakeholders, from our team members to our consumers, customers and communities, to our suppliers, partners and the environment.”
Each of the group’s entities achieved high marks according to the certifications, with the United Kingdom receiving 101.6 points, followed by the United States with 99.3 points, France with 99.2, China with 91.3 and Australia and New Zealand with 88.8 points.
“This is a proud moment for our teams in China, Australia and New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and France,” said Pascale Laborde, chief growth and sustainability officer at H&H Group. “This is an important step as we continue the process to strive to receive certification across the group by 2025. For H&H, B Corp is more than just a certification. The B Corp is now our compass that shapes the core of how we operate, and guides our strategic and operational decisions to leverage revenue for purpose and innovation for impact.
“Doing better for people and the environment means putting our customers and the planet at the heart of everything we do, to create positive change now and for the future,” he added. “This is just the beginning of our journey for a more sustainable world.”
The main actions that contributed to the H&H Group’s certification include:
- Running an ethical and more transparent business with a female CEO in China.
- Efforts to create an inclusive workplace environment in Australia and New Zealand, where the company was listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023.
- Quality products are assured for customers in the United States, with Zesty Paws receiving the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Quality Seal.
- It reaffirms its commitment to a greener future in the United Kingdom, with its Aurelia brand receiving cruelty-free certification.
- Promoting its sustainable practices in France, with the Biostime and Good Goût brands awarded organic certifications.
B Corp certification is provided through B Lab. H&H Group will now work with B Lab to receive certifications for its final two entities. The group plans to hold itself to B Lab’s high and strict standards in the future to further improve its sustainability strategy.
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