REfficient makes global B Corp “best for the world” list

Hamilton, Ontario – May 29, 2013 – REfficient, the first Hamilton-based Certified B Corp, today made B Labs’ prestigious “Best for the World” list for environmental impact. The list, compiled by US-based B Lab, recognizes companies around the world that are leaders in corporate environmental responsibility.

REfficient’s online marketplace allows companies to go shopping in other companies’ surplus inventory for Telecom and AV equipment. A growing list of global companies resell and recycle via the REfficient platform, while also receiving sustainability metrics for their Corporate Responsibility reports. Many of Canada’s largest telecom companies are active users of the transactional platform, helping divert more than one million pounds of e-waste from landfill since 2010.

The B Corp “Best for the World” list recognizes B Corps that rank in the top 10% of all B Corps for the category. REfficient is considered among the best of the best for the environment category. This sets the company apart, as B Corps overall score about 25% better than other sustainable businesses, while the “Best for the World” recipients achieve ratings 50% better.

“From the outset, we wanted to build a company with sustainability at its core, and mandate to prove it’s possible to harness technology to create solutions that benefit business and the environment,” said REfficient CEO Stephanie McLarty. “Making the “Best for the World” list validates our focus and it’s tremendously gratifying to gain global recognition as we expand our platform around the world.”

About B Corps
B Corporations are certified by B Lab, a non-profit organization serving the world leading entrepreneurs using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 680 Certified B Corporations from more than 60 industries and 24 countries.

About REfficient
REfficient’s transactional marketplace is built on a “triple-win” model, providing large telecom and AV companies a trusted and efficient platform for deriving value from surplus inventory, while offering buyers reliable, often new equipment at savings of 20-50% over traditional sources. This innovative new green model benefits everyone by reducing waste and increasing resource efficiency. You can follow REfficient at @REfficient and www.facebook.com/REfficient.

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