We’re a Certified B Corp
From Bruce Champeau, President & COO:
I’m proud to share Room & Board is now a Certified B Corp.
B stands for benefit for all. As a B Corp™, we’re joining a global community of companies using their business as a force for good. What does that really mean? We’ve updated our governing documents to show our commitment to operating in a way that positively impacts people and the planet, today and into the future.
While this certification is new for Room & Board, we aren’t new to this way of thinking. We’ve always known there is room to do well and do good. Since our founding in 1980, we’ve cared deeply about our impact—on our customers, staff members, the environment and our local communities.
Becoming a B Corp gives us a way to quantify that impact. It also keeps us humble about where we can do better. That’s the point. Being a B Corp isn’t just about getting certified. It’s about pushing ourselves to do better, and in the process, making things better for others, too.
We’re excited for our future as a B Corp, but I want you to know the things you love about Room & Board aren’t changing. We are more committed than ever to timeless modern design, U.S. craftsmanship, sustainability, outstanding service and value. We hope our B Corp certification simply gives you one more reason to feel good about shopping with us.
I’m grateful to the dedicated Room & Board team who ushered us through our certification. I’m grateful to our manufacturing partners who are willing to meet new standards with us. And I’m grateful to all of you who have placed your trust in us with your purchases. Helping you create a space you love remains the heart of what we do.
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Hello,
As a loyal Room & Board customer, I love reading about your B corp certification. I sit on the board for a small non-profit, Luella’s Lodge, that runs grief retreats for bereaved parents in Illinois. Does Room & Board ever do any philanthropic work through product donations or grants? Our retreats are held at a family lodge and we are working to fund some outdoor furniture and umbrellas to create spaces for the families to be in nature more comfortably (such as outdoor yoga and breathwork). I would love to hear back from someone on your team. Thank you so much!
Hi Laurel! I’m sharing your info with the right folks over here. Sounds like a really special place!