ProServeIT is immensely proud to be recognized as a Certified B Corporation. We are deeply committed to making the world a better place with technology. We’ve been doing this work over the last 20 years and will continue to do so. To us, a B Corp certification is more than a stamp of approval. It is our culture, our lifestyle.
Discover what it means to be a B Corp and how this achievement reaffirms our dedication and passion to leveraging technology as a force for good.
A B Corp, or Benefit Corporation, is a for-profit company that has gone through a rigorous certification process with B Lab, a global nonprofit organization. B Lab evaluates a company's impact on its workers, customers, community, and environment, and issues B Corp certifications to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Companies with a B Corp Certification are part of a growing movement of people using business as a force for good. Across more than 95 countries in over 160 industries, more than 8,000 companies are putting people and the planet before profits and redefining what it means to be successful in business.
Watch this short video for an overview of the B Corp Movement!
We decided to become a B Corp certified company because it aligns with our three core values: People Matter, Be Like Gumby, Do It Right, and with our mission to help organizations to unlock their digital future. We wanted to join this global movement because we truly believe our business can be a force for good, that technology can be a force for good, and to inspire change for the better.
In the summer of 2021, we started working on the B Impact Assessment, a detailed evaluation of our social and environmental impact across five areas: governance, workers, environment, community, and customers. The assessment evaluated how we perform on various indicators, such as our mission and vision, our employee benefits and involvement, our carbon footprint and waste reduction, our supplier diversity and local engagement, and our customer satisfaction and data security.
The assessment was rigorous and comprehensive, requiring us to provide proof and documentation for each indicator. It also challenged us to think about our current practices and identify areas for enhancement. We learned a lot from the process and gained useful insights into how we can be a more responsible and sustainable business.
We are proud that we were certified with a score of 83.8 on the assessment, exceeding the minimum requirement of 80 to be invited to become a Certified B Corporation®. Our public profile disclosing our score for each area can be seen on B Lab's website.
"I’m thrilled that ProServeIT has solidified its status as a Certified B Corporation. As technology consultants, our mission is to assist organizations in unlocking their digital future. We’re dedicated to using technology to improve the world, a commitment we’ve upheld for over two decades."
- Eric Sugar, President
Every ProServeIT team member fully embraces our B Corp commitments with transparent, ethical practices across all activities, ensuring alignment with our social and environmental goals.
Initiatives We've Taken:
• Ownership transparency on the website
• Continuous financial transparency with our employees
We've built a company culture that values people first, ensuring their wellbeing through a safe and healthy work environment, opportunities for career development, and sense of job fulfilment.
Initiatives We've Taken:
• Continuous employee engagement survey and benchmarking
• Professional development support
• Management training
We believe in giving back to the community. We actively engage with and contribute to the communities we operate in, hire from, and source from, fostering a positive and mutually beneficial relationship.
Initiatives We've Taken:
• #Empower, complimentary annual virtual conference for nonprofits
• #EmpowerWomen, annual clothing drive in partnership with Dress for Success
We are dedicated to implementing sustainable environmental practices. We continuously work towards and strive for excellence in our environmental management strategies.
Initiatives We've Taken:
• Virtual office sustainability tips
• Sustainability policy implemented
At ProServeIT, we meet our customers with compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help them find the solutions they need to succeed by doing it right, the first time!
Initiatives We've Taken:
• Customer satisfaction survey
• Continuous iteration and improvement of our service offerings
We are committed to donating 1% or more of our time to volunteering and/or pro bono work for nonprofits and charities who serve our communities.
Our biggest annual giveback initiative is #Empower, a virtual conference designed to provide nonprofits and charities with the latest and most relevant content to empower them to achieve their goals and objectives. Since 2020, we have hosted #Empower annually, offering premium content to nonprofits and charities completely free of charge.
Learn more about past #Empower events:
○ Blog: Have You Heard About #Empower2020? (Our Virtual Conference for Nonprofits)
○ Blog: #Empower: Helping you Reimagine the Status Quo
○ Blog: Empowering the Future of Work for Nonprofits at #Empower2023
○ Blog: #Empowering Our Communities: Preparing for the Future of Work
○ Blog: ProServeIT Launches #Empower2024: Virtual AI Conference for Nonprofits
○ Blog: Empower 2024: AI Your Copilot | Virtual AI Conference
Our mission is to foster an inclusive and connected society where everyone has the resources they need to thrive. ProServeIT and LineZero launched #EmpowerWomen, our women’s employee resource group, with three primary goals: 1) supporting women’s career growth; 2) creating a workplace that promotes a sense of belonging; and 3) giving back to the community. Discover the initiatives we’ve undertaken to achieve these goals:
○ Blog: Empower Women: Elevate Each Other to Transform Communities
○ Blog: ProServeIT Becomes A Corporate Member of the WIT Network
○ Blog: ProServeIT Celebrate Women's Month with #EmpowerWomen Clothing Drive
○ Blog: Increase Representation. Reduce Gender Bias. Inspire Inclusion.
○ Blog: ProServeIT Celebrates Second #EmpowerWomen Event for IWD
"Becoming a Certified B Corporation isn’t about reaching perfection; it’s about contributing to a change in economic systems."
- Mihae Ahn, VP of Marketing
So what's next?
Let's B the change and redefine success in business.