In a sector as specialized and demanding as that of ingredients for flavors and fragrances, achieving B Corp™ certification represents a milestone of special relevance, where traceability, responsible supply chain management, governance, and transparency acquire increasing weight. Obtaining B Corp™ certification means the independent recognition of a way of understanding business that has accompanied Lluch Essence since its foundation in 1939 and that today is accredited through a rigorous cross-sectional evaluation process of business performance.
The B Corp™ standard measures management performance across the entire company and covers five key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. It is awarded by B Lab to leading companies in their social and environmental commitment after passing a rigorous evaluation process through which companies must provide evidence of their good practices and incorporate their legal commitment to social purpose into their bylaws. Lluch Essence's incorporation into the B Corp™ movement gives formal recognition to values that have guided the company since its foundation. Transparency, responsibility, and commitment to creating sustainable value have always been part of its way of understanding business, continuously evolving to respond to the needs of society and the planet.
Under the motto: "Born to B. Born to lead the change", Lluch Essence claims a way of doing business that has been part of its DNA since its foundation in 1939. Long before sustainability and responsible business impact became priorities for the sector, the company was already developing its activity with a vision based on commitment to people, respect for the environment, and the creation of long-term value. Obtaining B Corp™ certification represents the recognition of a consistent trajectory and the conviction to lead change by demonstrating that business success and positive impact can go hand in hand.
Eva and Sofía Lluch, co-owners and representatives of the company's third generation, comment: "This certification does not change who we are, but rather confirms who we have always been. Our commitment to people, our clients, our suppliers, and a long-term business vision has been part of Lluch's identity for generations. Today there is an international standard that accredits and recognizes this way of doing business".
For Lluch Essence, this recognition represents a new starting point. The company embraces the certification as a permanent commitment to innovation and continuous improvement as an opportunity to continue promoting a form of leadership that contributes to raising industry standards.
Lucas Hunter, Interim Executive Director of B Lab Spain, states: "We are delighted to welcome Lluch Essence to the B Corp™ community. This community works to reduce inequality, respect and regenerate the environment, strengthen communities, and create high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. Lluch Essence is a new member of the B Corp™ community, demonstrating by example how these results can be achieved".