Danone Global Research & Innovation Center B.V.

Certified B Corporation
Standards version

1.6

Headquarters

Île-de-France, France

Certified Since

July 2021

Industry

Scientific R&D

Sector

Service with Significant Environmental Footprint

Operates In

France,

Netherlands The

Danone Gloabl Research & Innovation Center includes two locations in Paris-Saclay, France, and Utrecht, The Netherlands, and is driven by DANONE’s purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Research and Innovation underpins Danone’s Renew strategy, enabling the development of innovative products that are consumer and patient centric driven, sustainable by design and differentiating science and technology, to create superior consumer experiences and bring health and well-being for all. Fully embracing Danone’s frame of action ‘One Planet - One Health.’ Danone Global Research & Innovation Center is preparing for the future through its focus on major scientific and technological challenges while interconnecting the health of the people and the health of the planet. These include notably biotics and fermentation, proteins, nutrition & health, gut health, immunity & allergy, biotechnology and functional ingredients, hydration & water science, packaging, decarbonation and circularity... Danone Global Research & Innovatioon Center is proud to be part of the B Corp movement and to participate to the shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Danone Global Research & Innovation Center B.V. earned an overall score of 96.0. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
96
96 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 17.1


Workers 32.2


Community 18.3


Environment 22.1


Customers 6.0



Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2021 Overall B Impact Score88.4

Additional Documentation

Danone Nutricia Research Disclosure Report 2021

Danone Global Research & Innovation Center_Disclosure Reports_2024

Danone Global Research & Innovation Center_Score Aggregation Methodology & Brand List_2024_2024

B Lab FAQ_Subsidiaries

Danone Global Research & Innovation Center_Breast Milk Substitute (BMS) Industry Statement_2024