🌱 Sustainability Journey

Our B Corp Journey

AVES is committed to becoming the first B Corp certified birding company operating in Colombia. Our journey toward certification reflects our dedication to meeting the rigorous standards set by B Lab for social and environmental responsibility in sustainable birding tourism.

B Corp Certification Standards

B Corp certification requires meeting the highest verified standards across five key impact areas. Learn more about B Corp Standards

Environment

Carbon neutrality, habitat protection, and sustainable practices.

Community

Indigenous partnerships and local economic development.

Governance

Transparent decision-making and stakeholder accountability.

Impact

Measuring positive impact on all stakeholders.

Our Certification Timeline

A systematic three-phase approach to achieving B Corp certification and becoming Colombia's first certified sustainable birding company.

βš™οΈ In Progress

Phase 1: Foundation & Assessment

Comprehensive baseline assessment and framework establishment

Completed Assessments

  • β€’ Governance and legal accountability framework
  • β€’ Worker equity and compensation analysis
  • β€’ Indigenous partnership protocols established
  • β€’ Carbon footprint assessment completed

Current Focus Areas

  • β€’ Stakeholder governance model refinement
  • β€’ Community investment measurement
  • β€’ Environmental impact verification
  • β€’ Transparency reporting systems
⏳ Coming Q3 2025

Phase 2: Implementation

Enhanced policies and practices to meet B Corp standards

Implementation Priorities

  • β€’ Enhanced worker equity and profit-sharing
  • β€’ Supplier diversity expansion
  • β€’ Community investment programs
  • β€’ ISO 14001 environmental certification

Target Outcomes

  • β€’ 80+ B Impact Assessment score
  • β€’ Carbon Trust certification
  • β€’ Third-party impact verification
  • β€’ Legal structure amendments
🎯 Coming Q3 2026

Phase 3: Verification & Certification

Final assessment and official B Corp certification

Certification Milestones

200+
Assessment Questions
6-10
Months Process
1st
B Corp in Colombia

Verification Process

  • β€’ Complete B Impact Assessment submission
  • β€’ Documentation review and evidence verification
  • β€’ On-site verification with community interviews

Expected Outcomes

  • β€’ Official B Corp certification
  • β€’ Global B Corp community membership
  • β€’ Annual impact reporting commitment

Current B Corp Initiatives

We're already implementing B Corp principles in our operations and tour experiences.

Carbon Neutral Operations

All tours operate with full carbon neutrality, with offsets reinvested in habitat preservation.

Indigenous Partnerships

Fair employment and revenue sharing with indigenous communities and traditional knowledge holders.

Conservation Endowment

10% of net profits fund our Conservation Endowment Trust for permanent habitat protection.

Transparent Reporting

Annual impact reports detailing environmental, social, and economic contributions.

Stakeholder Governance

Advisory board with indigenous representatives and conservation scientists guiding decisions.

Worker Equity

Profit-sharing programs and comprehensive benefits for all team members and guides.

Join Our B Corp Journey

Experience birding tourism that makes a difference. Every tour supports our mission to become Colombia's first B Corp certified birding company.