Tebrio has improved its score by 11 points from its initial B Corp certification, obtained in 2022, solidifying progress in environmental, social, and governance criteria. This recertification strengthens the company’s role as a benchmark in biotechnology and circular economy applications for the agri-food sector, while it continues to develop its new :oFarm facility.
Tebrio, a pioneering Spanish biotechnology company specializing in the comprehensive utilization of the Tenebrio molitor insect to produce sustainable natural ingredients, has achieved its B Corp recertification after successfully completing the rigorous social, environmental, and governance impact assessment conducted by the international organization B Lab.
According to Tebrio, with this recognition, the company solidifies its position within a global community of 10,000 companies that meet high standards of social and environmental impact and share a common purpose: harnessing the power of business to drive positive change in the world. It has done so by exceeding its initial 2022 certification score by 11 points, reaching 96.1 points, more than 15 points above the 80 required for certification.
During this process, B Lab particularly recognized the company’s responsible governance, commitment to the circular economy, ethical resource management, and contribution to social and economic development in rural areas. Since its first certification in 2022, Tebrio has continued to advance in integrating people-focused well-being policies, environmental efficiency, and transparency across its entire value chain.
Adriana Casillas, CEO and co-founder of Tebrio, emphasizes: “This recertification is much more than a certification: it is confirmation that we are building an industrial model committed to transparency, equity, and resilience. Being a B Corp means growing responsibly, grounding every advancement in a shared purpose: generating positive and lasting impact.”
A PURPOSE-DRIVEN BUSINESS MODEL
Tebrio notes that since its founding, it has placed sustainability and responsible innovation at the core of its corporate strategy. Its production model is based on circular economy principles, transforming agricultural by-products into ingredients for applications in animal nutrition, regenerative agriculture, cosmetics, and green biotechnology.
According to the company, this philosophy translates into a genuine commitment to rural areas and the transition to a fairer economy. The company promotes local talent development, fosters diversity within its workforce, and maintains business practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A RECOGNITION THAT DRIVES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Stating that the renewal of B Corp certification is not an endpoint but a commitment to ongoing transformation, Tebrio adds that it will continue advancing its sustainability strategy through progressive carbon footprint reduction, the exclusive use of renewable energy, the promotion of skilled rural employment, equal opportunities, team well-being, and transparency via externally verified impact reports.
This long-term vision reaffirms Tebrio’s ambition to be a global benchmark in the sustainable bioeconomy, where innovation and purpose are integrated into every decision. The Salamanca-based company is currently immersed in building :oFarm, its innovative 100,000 m² industrial plant dedicated to the full production of protein and organic fertilizers from the Tenebrio molitor insect.
