Wine Enthusiast Companies Is B Corp Certified
Wine Enthusiast Companies is a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine. In February 2024, the company became a certified B Corporation (B Corp). B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. This certification is granted by B Lab Global, the non-profit organization that creates standards, policies, and tools to make sure only businesses that are genuinely going the extra mile are accredited.
Our Impact Score & Commitment to B Corp
Wine Enthusiast underwent a rigorous, multi-year evaluation to achieve this esteemed certification. Contributors to the B Corp Certification include:
Implementing a new customer experience program to elevate the service level to customers;
Fostering a workplace that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and families of all shapes and sizes;
Moving away from non-sustainable packaging to more recyclable and biodegradable materials;
Building select furniture and home products with reclaimed oak and whiskey barrels;
Working with factories that replant trees in sustainable forests and partnering with vendors to make personal house calls to address small repairs on new deliveries;
Donating a percentage of the company’s revenue to global and local charities every year.
Why Is Being a B Corp Important to Us?
The thought, care, and effort across the media and commerce departments to collectively take social and environmental factors into account speaks to the core values held at Wine Enthusiast. There is consideration for the impact business decisions can have on people and the planet. The company has worked incredibly hard over the years to reach this achievement.
Erika Strum Silberstein, President of Wine Enthusiast Commerce
Wine Enthusiast is committed to continue being part of the B Corp community. It’s important to support non-profits that uplift underrepresented groups, work with supply-chain partners who share in the company’s core values, and provide training in sustainability awareness to employees. We will make every effort to reduce the company’s impact on the planet and champion a better and healthier society.
Sybil Strum, Cofounder and Chief Brand Officer of Wine Enthusiast Companies
Our Core Values
Passion
We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.
Innovation
We values those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.
Transparency
Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.
Empathy
We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.
Joy
We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.
We Bring Wine to Life
Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium products for homes, restaurants, and tasting rooms to welcome everyone to the wine lifestyle.
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