AVES is committed to becoming the first B Corp certified birding company in Colombia, joining BirdsChile as only the second birding-focused B Corp globally. Our journey toward certification reflects our dedication to the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.
B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
Measuring environmental impact and commitment to sustainable practices, carbon neutrality, and habitat protection.
Supporting local communities, indigenous partnerships, and contributing to economic development in the regions we operate.
Transparent decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and accountability in all business operations and impact reporting.
Measuring and improving positive impact on workers, customers, suppliers, and the broader ecosystem.
We're taking a systematic approach to meet and exceed B Corp standards across all areas of our business, addressing the comprehensive B Impact Assessment that evaluates companies across five key impact areas.
Completed comprehensive baseline assessment across all five B Corp impact areas, establishing measurement frameworks and identifying areas for improvement.
Currently implementing enhanced policies and practices to meet B Corp standards, with focus on achieving minimum scores across all impact areas and preparing for verification.
Governance & Accountability:
Worker Equity & Benefits:
Community Investment:
Environmental Impact:
Final assessment, third-party verification, and submission for official B Corp certification. This phase includes rigorous documentation review and site verification processes.
Certification Achievement:
Ongoing Commitments:
We're already implementing many B Corp principles in our daily operations and tour experiences.
All tours operate with full carbon neutrality, with offsets reinvested in critical bird habitat preservation projects throughout Colombia.
Fair employment and revenue sharing with indigenous communities, supporting traditional ecological knowledge and land rights.
10% of net profits fund our Conservation Endowment Trust, dedicated to permanent habitat restoration and protection.
Annual impact reports detailing our environmental, social, and economic contributions to conservation and communities.
Advisory board including indigenous representatives, conservation scientists, and community leaders guiding our decisions.
Profit-sharing programs, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities for all team members and guides.