The Exploration Company (TEC) has officially become a Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of companies that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability.
Unlike traditional labels or corporate pledges, B Corp Certification is earned, not bought.
As Nathalie Bergmann, Nyx Earth System& Eco-Design Engineer, puts it:
Why B Corp? Why Now?
TEC chose B Corp over other frameworks because of its depth, credibility, and holistic view of corporate impact. The B Impact Assessment measures performance across five dimensions: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers; requiring evidence and documentation rather than intentions.
“We see this as an anchor, not a trophy,” says Bergmann. “The point isn’t just that we’ve passed the bar. The point is that we now should raise it”
With certification granted, TEC plans to improve its impact rating until recertification, ensuring transparency.
Verification aligned with our architecture
Founded with a mission to build space vehicles across nations to foster a peaceful world, TEC’s business model is built on cooperation, agility, and sustainability.
TEC scored 82.1 points in the rigorous B Impact Assessment, with notable performance in:
Governance (0–20): 14.8 – Strong leadershipstructure and alignment with mission.
Customers (0–20): 6..0 – Reflectingtransparency and mission-driven customer engagement.
Workers (0–40): 32.9 – Emphasis on engagementand professional growth.
Community (0–40): 11.8 – Including economicimpact and equitable treatment.
Environment (0–40): 16.5 – A result of TEC’scommitment to reuse and do impact assessments.
Looking Ahead: Continuous Accountability
TEC earned its B Corp status without making radical operational shifts. But the company is not standing still. Improvement targets for the coming years include:
· Formalizing impact tracking andsustainability reporting.
· Exploring alignment with broader Europeansustainability framework.
· Enhancing stakeholder engagement acrosscontinents.
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