Heura Improves B Corp Rating by 18%, Securing Top Spot in Its Category

Spanish plant-based food tech company Heura has renewed its B Corp certification, achieving an 18% improvement since its first certification in 2021. With a rating of 111 points, Heura now holds the top spot in the food products category for businesses with turnover exceeding €1 million, and ranks third nationally for companies with more than 50 employees. Heura has made significant strides in sustainability, with a 58% increase in its rating due to an ambitious ESG strategy, reducing its environmental footprint and CO2 emissions compared to animal-based proteins.

CEO and co-founder Marc Coloma emphasized Heura's mission to revolutionize the food system by prioritizing planet, health, and animals over profit. The company recently opened a new innovation laboratory in Barcelona and plans to register six new patents by 2025, focusing on replacing additives and fats with vegetable proteins and healthy lipids. Heura exceeds plant-based meat, aiming to improve nutritional density and transform ultra-processed foods, with a reported turnover of €38.3 million in 2023 and a 63% increase in international sales.

The company stresses the unsustainability of the current food system, highlighting the need for industry to take responsibility for its negative impact on the environment and lead the change towards a more sustainable model. By prioritizing ethical and environmental values, Heura aims to make a positive impact on consumers and industry alike.