B Corp, sustainable sourcing & GHG accounting
De Bonte Koe has always had sustainability in their minds, but B Corp certification kept getting pushed aside. When their pistachio bar went viral and the team hit full capacity, we stepped in to get them over the finish line.
"We spent over two years trying to get B Corp certified on our own — then New Alchemists jumped in and made it happen. They bring a hands-on approach that really clicked with us. So far they've helped us shape our sustainability strategy, weigh in on strategic decisions, keep us up to date on all things B Corp, and help with our organic cacao sourcing. Glad to have them part of the chocolate team."
How it actually went
Written by the person who did the work, not by marketing.
De Bonte Koe has always had its priorities straight. The family-owned artisan chocolatier from Schiedam has been quietly doing the right things for years: sourcing organic cacao, running on solar panels, measuring their impact, and putting social connection at the heart of everything they make. B Corp certification was never a question of if, just when.
Then their Dubai-style pistachio bar went viral. Overnight, the small team was in full sprint mode: new orders, new selling channels, new chaos. B Corp audits were the last thing anyone had time for. So Amy picked up the phone and called Maxine. Maxine stepped in to help them cross the finish line: writing their impact report, shaping their sustainable cacao sourcing strategy, supporting Fairtrade audits, and measuring their greenhouse gas emissions. De Bonte Koe is now a certified B Corp, and with their new direction — chocolade die verbindt — the most exciting chapter is still ahead.
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