Q is proud to announce that it has achieved B Corp recertification by the non-profit B Lab. Certified B Corporations are for-profit companies that meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, in order to balance profit and purpose.
To retain B Corp certification, companies must undergo a detailed assessment and verification every three years to ensure commitment to B Lab's evolving standards. This recertification process helps Q stay accountable to the goals we've set forth, measures progress we've made since our last benchmark, and celebrates wins along the way. In 2024, Q not only achieved recertification, but did so with an even higher score than our 2021 assessment.
"We're incredibly proud of our company's momentum in creating a more equitable and sustainable world, especially during a time of economic instability and industry headwinds. Our goal of getting every butt on a bike through advocacy, community, accessibility, and financial efforts has never faltered, and our B Corp recertification shows that," said Rich Tauer, Q President.
B Corp recertification means Q is part of a global community of businesses leading the charge for actionable change, and it's a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Q will release the 2024 Impact Report in spring of 2025 with specific strategies related to Q's guiding mission and what it means for company's future.
"We're aligned with B Corp's path toward a better world and will offer the utmost transparency to our employees, partners, and communities along the way," said Tauer. "We look forward to the work ahead, and hope you'll join us in creating a better tomorrow."
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About Quality Bicycle Products
Quality Bicycle Products works to advance the experience of bicycling for the wellbeing of people and the planet. From developing our own compelling bicycle and accessory brands, to distributing the most comprehensive portfolio of top brands in the industry, to sparking advocacy efforts that increase ridership, Q serves as a common thread that weaves together retailers, suppliers, industry partners, and riders. With distribution centers in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Colorado, Vancouver, and Toronto, Q reaches a network of more than 5,500 independent retailers. As a certified B Corporation, we strive to be an extraordinary business partner and employer, and we have made good on that goal for more than 40 years. For more information about Quality Bicycle Products, visit qbp.com.
