The Source of Earth’s Finest Hops, Crosby Hop Farm, Is a “Best for the World” Honoree

From Crosby Hop Farm:

Woodburn, OR ., September 4, 2019 – Crosby Hop Farm, a Certified B Corporation,has been recognized as a 2019 Best For The World: Changemakerin recognition of its significant improvement to its overall impact on workers, communities, the environment, and governance. B Corps that earn the designation as a “Changemaker” set a gold standard for managing and improving business’ social and environmental impact over time.

Certified against rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency in business, Crosby Hop Farm became the first hop supplier to be a Certified B Corporation® in May 2016. Since that date, the company’s overall B Impact Score has grown alongside its continued investment toward greater social and environmental progress.

Blake Crosby, CEO, Crosby Hop Farm said, “We are honored to be recognized as a Changemaker. Guided by the fact that we don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from future generations, it is our goal to make a positive and lasting impact while treading lightly on the land.”

Key improvements since 2016 include:

● Scaled the 100% renewably powered commitment by doubling the on-farm solar array and increasing offsets through PGE’s Clean WindSM and Green SourceSM programs.

● Added land/wildlife conservation efforts through continued expansion of biodiversity restoration sites and pollinator gardens at the farm.

● Zero Waste Program expansion with an increasingly upstream focus.

● Expanded Quality Program utilizing innovative technologies in the lab and pellet plant to greatly reduce chemical, water, and energy use. As a result of the program developments, more technical jobs have been added.

● Added employee benefits including family-friendly schedules, increased parental leave, and recognizing International Women’s Day as a new company holiday honoring Jennifer Crosby’s legacy.

● More opportunities for employee advancement and development including computer literacy skills and English and Spanish language classes.

● Community involvement in Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, St. Paul Rodeo Western Art Show and the Adopt-a-Farmer program.

“We’re incredibly proud of this year’s Best For The World honorees,” says Anthea Kelsick, Chief Marketing Officer of B Lab. “These inspiring companies represent the kinds of business models and impact-driven business strategies that are building a new economy—one that is inclusive, regenerative, and delivers value to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. To that end, B Corps like Crosby Hop Farm are redefining capitalism and showing that it actually canwork for everyone.”

Best For The World recognition is administered by B Lab, the global nonprofit that certifies and supports Certified B Corporations, which are for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a force for good. Using the B Impact Assessment, B Lab evaluates how a company’s operations and business model impact its workers, community, environment, and customers. To achieve the B Corp Certification, a company must achieve a score of at least 80 points on the assessment. Today there are 3,000 Certified B Corporations across 64 countries and 150 industries, unified by one common goal: to redefine success in business.

One thousand B Corps from 44 countries were named to the 2019 Best For The World lists, including Patagonia, Beautycounter, Dr. Bronner’s, TOMS, Seventh Generation, and Greyston Bakery. The 2019 Best For The World honorees are determined based on the verified B Impact Assessments of Certified B Corporations. The full lists are available on https://bcorporation.net/. 

About Crosby Hop Farm

Crosby Hop Farm is uniquely positioned as an integrated hop grower, merchant, and processor in the Pacific Northwest. Our offerings include Crosby® estate grown options as well as grower-sourced hops from around the world. As a Certified B Corporation® and Salmon-Safe grower, our commitment to our customers is unwavering — rooted in our core values of quality, innovation, sustainability, and community. For more information, visit crosbyhops.com.