At Storm Creek, we know sustainability can’t just be a buzzword. It has to be measurable, verifiable, and valuable—to you and your clients. That’s why we’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation® and actively pursuing our EcoVadis rating.
These global certifications are more than logos, they’re powerful tools driving how we do business—and help you confidently being more sustainable, socially responsible apparel to your customers. But B Corp and EcoVadis serve different purposes and communicate different types of value. So, what’s the difference?
Let’s break it down.
B Corp: Building a Better Business for All
What it is:
Certified B Corporations meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and legal accountability. This is the gold standard for businesses that balance purpose and profit.
B Corp is a well-known, public-facing certification especially recognized in North America and by values-driven brands and consumers. Think Patagonia, Allbirds, and TOMS—Storm Creek is proud to be among these companies.
Key features:
- Measures across five areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers
- Requires legal accountability to
—stakeholders and shareholders - Public score and assessment results available to all online
- Certification reviewed every 3 years, with evolving standards
Why it matters to you:
B Corp gives you and your clients a visible and credible third-party stamp of approval. It shows that Storm Creek is serious about balancing purpose and profit—and gives you content to use in RFPs, brand presentations, or sustainability sell sheets.
EcoVadis: Driving Supply Chain Sustainability
What it is:
EcoVadis is a globally recognized platform that evaluates companies on how well they integrate environmental, social, and ethical practices into their daily operations. It’s widely adopted in procurement and supply chain networks, especially by large global brands.
Key features:
- Focuses on four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement
- Annual assessment with a confidential scorecard and specific improvement actions
- Used by companies like Nestle, Coca-Cola, and Johnson & Johnson
- Helps drive operational improvements and compliance across supply chains
Why it matters to you:
EcoVadis is trusted by enterprise buyers and suply chain professionals. If you work with corporate programs, retail partners, or government clients, this certification signals that we’re vetted, credible, and constantly improving.
Why We're Pursuing Both
Let’s be honest: there’s no shortcut to real sustainability. That’s why we’re not just checking boxes—we’re working within two complementary frameworks to drive lasting impact.
- B Corp helps us build a mission-driven business that prioritizes people, planet, and purpose.
- EcoVadis gives us a practical roadmap to strengthen our operations and supply chain.
Together, these certifications help up stay transparent, accountable, and future-ready—and give you credible proof that you’re working with a sustainable partner.
What This Means for You and Your Clients
If you’re a Storm Creek distributor, partner, or end-user: here’s what our certifications make possible:
- Verified values. You can confidently tell clients our sustainability claims are third-part verified—not just marketing speak.
- Supply chain compliance. For programs the require vendor documentation or ESG standards, our B Corp and EcoVadis certifications help you check those boxes.
- Content that supports your pitch. From presentations to product sheets, our certifications help you show customer they are choosing responsibly made apparel that aligns with their values.
- A supplier that’s constantly improving. These aren’t one-time wins, they’re ongoing commitments to doing better.
Whether you’re outfitting a team, launching a program, or just trying to meet a client’s sustainability goals, you deserve partners who walk the talk. That’s what these certifications help us do.
Thanks for being part of a more responsible, more transparent, more impactful promo industry.
