Combio Energia S/A

Certified B Corporation
Headquarters

São Paulo, Brazil

Certified Since

February 2014

Industry

Steam & air conditioning

Sector

Manufacturing

Operates In

Brazil

Combio Energia promotes the use of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas in steam and electricity generation for the industrial sector. They implement biomass boilers inside their clients’ facilities and manage the investments, operations, maintenance, and the sourcing of the biomass, leaving the client no financial or operational risks. Combio³s biomass supplies come from legal and sustainable sources. In most cases this biomass has no other use and is commonly disposed of improperly into the environment. The company was founded in 2008 and has been experiencing a fast and solid growth without leaving its ideals and values behind.

Overall B Impact Score

Based on the B Impact assessment, Combio Energia S/A earned an overall score of 109.9. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
109.9
109.9 Overall B Impact Score
80 Qualifies for B Corp Certification
50.9 Median Score for Ordinary Businesses

Governance 15.8

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Mission & Engagement1.4
Ethics & Transparency4.4
+ Mission Locked10

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Workers 26.6

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Financial Security4.3
Health, Wellness, & Safety8.1
Career Development3.2
Engagement & Satisfaction4.9

Community 14.9

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion1.2
Economic Impact8.8
Civic Engagement & Giving1.5
Supply Chain Management1.4

Environment 51.0

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Environmental Management5.1
Air & Climate8.2
Water2.8
Land & Life4.3
+ Renewable or Cleaner-burning Energy29.7

What is this? A company with an Impact Business Model is intentionally designed to create a specific positive outcome for one of its stakeholders - such as workers, community, environment, or customers.


Customers 1.4

The Workers Impact Area evaluates a company's contributions to its employees' financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, as well as overall engagement and satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment.

Customer Stewardship1.4


Previous Overall B Impact Scores

2022 Overall B Impact Score109.9
2018 Overall B Impact Score94.1
2014 Overall B Impact Score89.9

Additional Documentation

Combio Energia S.A. Transparent Disclosure Report 2022


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