Bergmeyer, an industry leading and pathbreaking Design Collaborative with offices in Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, today announced its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies reinventing business to benefit all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates Bergmeyer's commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside its dedication to purpose beyond profit.
The multi-disciplinary firm's approach to business centers on leveraging the power of interpersonal connection to improve the human experience, the quality of people’s lives, and the world at large. As a purpose-driven Design Collaborative, Bergmeyer found a natural alignment with the global B Corp community in working together to create an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system. For Bergmeyer, collaboration extends beyond design methodology—it's a fundamental way of connecting people and building community through open, respectful exchange of ideas.
“The decision to pursue B Corp Certification embodies Bergmeyer’s mindset of continuous improvement for the benefit of our people, our clients, the industries we work with, and the communities we serve” said Bergmeyer CEO Rachel Zsembery. “Bergmeyer is proud to join the B Corp community which is connected through shared values of practicing transparency, equity, and sustainability.”
The firm achieved an impressive overall score of 101.8 points in the B Impact Assessment, far exceeding the minimum requirement of 80 points necessary for certification. Bergmeyer demonstrated exceptional performance in Workers (36.2 points), Governance (21.3 points), and Community (24.8 points) - scoring significantly higher than industry, size, and geographic benchmarks in these key impact areas. These scores reflect the organization's deep commitment to employee well-being, transparent leadership, and community engagement.
Bergmeyer joins a community of over 9,000 Certified B Corp companies globally, including leading companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and Warby Parker. These organizations share a common belief in the transformative power of collaborative communities who take action together to use business as a force for good.
“Becoming a B Corp demonstrates Bergmeyer’s commitment not only to continuous improvement, but also our dedication as a business to living out the triple bottom line: that in all of our actions and decisions, we must consider the impact on our communities and the planet, and not just on profit,” says Peter Nobile, Bergmeyer’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility.
The certification affirms Bergmeyer's mission to ‘B the Change’: using its organizational resources to strengthen communities, advance equity and social justice, address the climate crisis, and create opportunities for young people to explore careers in design.
To learn more about Bergmeyer’s B Corp certification process, visit www.bergmeyer.com/bcorp.
About Bergmeyer: Bergmeyer is a multi-disciplinary Design Collaborative of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and brand strategists; inspired through partnership; thoughtfully creative; driven by curiosity and boldness to fulfill the potential of each relationship. Implicitly trusting of its people and process; Bergmeyer celebrates a culture of inclusion and connection to a shared purpose. Bergmeyer’s approach to design is empowering and ego-free, forming proactive partnerships with its clients and project teams to create a shared sense of ownership throughout the entire creative process. Bergmeyer designs for its clients’ clients, the people whose lives and experiences are enhanced by its work. Challenging its teams to focus first on understanding the end user - the customers, students, employees, visitors, and residents - while delivering on its clients’ vision and return on investment. Bergmeyer has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus. For more information on Bergmeyer please visit www.bergmeyer.com.
About B Lab: B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, the global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and certifies companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. To date, the community includes more than 8,000 B Corps across 95 countries and 161 industries. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net.