Maastricht, The Netherlands-based Mosa Meat, a startup that claims to be a leader in the cultivated meat space, announced on Thursday that it has achieved B Corp certification, becoming the first cultured meat company worldwide to earn this distinction.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, advisor and investor in Mosa Meat, says, “Mosa Meat remains a champion of change. I am proud that Mosa Meat is the first cultured meat company in the world to be B Corp certified and I hope this is the first of many.”
According to Mosa Meat, the B Corp certification signals the company’s dedication to sustainability, ethical business practices, and a more sustainable food system.
The company says its focus on sustainable beef production with minimal environmental impact and powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, is central to this certification.
What is B Corp certification?
B Corp certification recognises a company’s high standards in performance, accountability, and transparency across multiple areas, including employee benefits, charitable activities, supply chain practices, and material sourcing.
It signifies a company’s commitment to responsible business practices with a focus on social and environmental impact, not just profit. Mosa Meat achieved B Corp certification following an extensive year-long evaluation process.
The company earned recognition in two Impact Business Models (IBMs) – “Resource Conservation”, acknowledging efforts to reduce energy and water use, and “Mission Locked”, signifying a commitment to preserving its mission and involving stakeholders in decision-making.
IBM certification is a rigorous aspect of B Corp certification, demanding that companies demonstrate specific, verifiable, and sustainable principles that have a material and extraordinary impact.
These certifications highlight Mosa Meat’s dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate governance.
Mosa Meat’s B Corp certification places it among a select community of socially and environmentally responsible companies that includes Auping, Dopper, Tony’s Chocolonely, Triodos Bank, Ben & Jerry’s, and Patagonia.
Producing beef with 100% renewable energy
Mosa Meat founders Mark Post and Peter Verstrate introduced the world’s first cultured beef hamburger in 2013, which was created directly from cow cells.
Maarten Bosch, CEO of Mosa Meat, says, “We are very happy to be B Corp Certified. This certification confirms our commitment to sustainable and ethical business operations and strengthens our position as a trendsetter in the global rise of cultured meat.”
“We believe in creating real, delicious beef that positively impacts the climate and our food system and we are optimistic that these values will be shared by the many others in our emerging field of cellular agriculture,” adds Bosch.
Mosa Meat is committed to addressing climate and sustainability issues by producing beef with 100 per cent renewable energy. Independent research indicates that their cultured beef production can reduce climate impact, air pollution, land usage, and water consumption compared to traditional industrial beef production.
Additionally, this method allows for land repurposing for regenerative agriculture and habitat restoration.
The automated and clean production process also reduces the need for antibiotics and lowers the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with intensive livestock farming, highlighting Mosa Meat’s dedication to sustainable and responsible food production.
Reshaping the global food system
Founded in 2016 by Mark Post and Peter Verstrate, and led by CEO Maarten Bosch, Mosa Meat is a foodtech company that is on a mission to transform beef production.
The company is expanding its capabilities to produce the same beef people love in a way that’s better for people, animals, and the planet. It is dedicated to reshaping the global food system by offering sustainable and ethical alternatives to conventional meat production.
In 2018, Mosa Meat raised €9.5M in funding from Academy Award award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Blue Horizon, M Ventures, Bell Food Group, Nutreco, Mitsubishi Corporation, and other high-profile investors.
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