Certified B Corporation: From Life-Threatening Medicine to Groundbreaking Social Impact
Let's Talk About WEM: A B Corporation with a Mission
We're all about pushing the limits in extreme medicine education, arming healthcare professionals with the skills they need to deliver life-saving care in the most brutal conditions. Our ultimate goal? Empowering these badass heroes to make a significant impact in hard-to-reach communities worldwide.
It's amazing to see WEM being recognized as a business making waves in the right direction, joining forces with a fearsome global community of organizations making the world a better place.
Our B Impact Assessment Score
WEM earned a stellar overall score of 89.2 on the B Impact Assessment, outshining the median score of 50.9 for ordinary businesses taking it.
Our Journey to B Corp Certification
Becoming a certified B Corporation means you gotta go hard. That's why we accepted the challenge. You can't game or manipulate this certification; it's earned through blood, sweat, and tears. Our team worked tirelessly for nearly three years to meet the rigorous B Corp impact assessment, which is built on 20+ years of breaking boundaries in the world of medicine.
What is B Corp Certification?
B Corp certification is for businesses that walk the talk of ethics and sustainability. This designation is granted by the non-profit organization B Lab and recognizes purpose-driven businesses that prioritize being a holistic force for good for all people and communities. WEM is proud to join this mission.
The "B" in B Corp stands for Benefit for All. This certifies that we're committed to making a positive impact on our employees, customers, community, and environment.
How is B Corp Certification Assessed?
The B Impact Assessment evaluates businesses in five core impact areas, with about 200 questions that get verified by B Lab's independent Standards Team. A minimum score of 80 points is required to submit the assessment for B Corp certification.
Our strong score of 22.5 points in the Workers category speaks volumes about our commitment to creating a workplace that's supportive, inclusive, empowering, and offers competitive compensation, impressive benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Our 19.3 points in the Community category showcase our active involvement in the communities we serve. We partner with diverse suppliers, participate in community service, and give back to charity.
Our 14.3 points in the Governance category highlight our dedication to maintaining a transparent, accountable, and mission-driven organization. We've baked our values into our organizational structure and decision-making processes to ensure we prioritize our stakeholders and our mission.
Our 27.0 points in the Customers category demonstrate our commitment to delivering high-quality, beneficial services with integrity.
Our 5.9-point start in the Environment category as a new B Corp sets the stage for us to build upon our success and tighten our focus on our environmental performance.
These scores don't just represent numbers; they represent our genuine efforts to create a positive impact and drive meaningful change in the world. As a B Corp, we're committed to continuously improving our performance and finding new ways to use our business as a force for good.
Thanks to Our Team and Community
A massive shout-out to our incredible team and engaged community for helping us reach this milestone. Together, we'll continue breaking boundaries, leading by example, and working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Stay tuned for more updates on our B Corp goals.
- In addition to our work in extreme medicine education, WEM is venturing into the remote education-and-self-development sector, providing online courses for individuals seeking growth in health-and-wellness, finance, and business.
- Our rigorous training programs extend beyond medicine and healthcare, empowering professionals in various industries to make a difference and improve lives.
- As a certified B Corporation, WEM is dedicated to the science of healthcare and the broader sphere of science, prioritizing sustainable practices and fostering ethical business in our mission.
- Our commitment to the communities we serve also includes supporting educational institutions, funding scholarships for students pursuing degrees in healthcare, medicine, and science, and promoting education worldwide.
- Our business model is not just about profit; it's about creating a meaningful impact, and that's why we prioritize the welfare of our employees, customers, community, and environment – demonstrating that we truly are a Benefit for All.
