{"id":18704,"date":"2026-06-10T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=92e248f7cb39261bec6a7ee0086ccbbe"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:45:00","slug":"afyrens-impact-driven-bioeconomy-model-confirmed-by-b-corp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=18704","title":{"rendered":"AFYREN\u2019s Impact-Driven Bioeconomy Model Confirmed by B Corp\u2122 Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>AFYREN joins the global B Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> community with a score of 104, well above national and sector benchmarks<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b>AFYREN reinforces its commitment to transparency with publication of the third Sustainability Report<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>CLERMONT-FERRAND, France & LYON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260609721284\/en\/1364046\/4\/Logo_AFYREN.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260609721284\/en\/1364046\/22\/Logo_AFYREN.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260609721284\/en\/1364046\/4\/Logo_AFYREN.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260609721284\/en\/1364046\/21\/Logo_AFYREN.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\n<b>AFYREN (Paris:ALAFY), <\/b>a greentech company offering manufacturers biobased, low-carbon ingredients through a unique fermentation technology based on a circular model, today announces that it has achieved B Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> certification at group level, marking a major milestone on<b> <\/b>the company\u2019s sustainability journey.<\/p><p>\nDeveloped by B Lab, B Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> certification is a globally recognized standard that assesses a company\u2019s social, environmental, and governance performance based on the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bcorporation.net%2Fen-us%2Fstandards%2F&amp;esheet=54550443&amp;newsitemid=20260609721284&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=B+Lab+Standards&amp;index=1&amp;md5=342b2b22e745e7bd4a44c4edfaffb87c\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">B Lab Standards<\/a>. The certification process is independently audited and verifies that businesses meet high standards of transparency and accountability (based on ISO 17021-1 requirements).<\/p><p>\n\u201c<i>Achieving<\/i> <i>B Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> certification is an important milestone for AFYREN, reinforcing our CSR strategy,\u201d<\/i> said<i> <\/i><b>Nicolas Sordet, CEO of AFYREN<\/b>.<i> \u201cIt recognizes the strength of our business model and the choices we have made since the company\u2019s creation. As we continue to grow, it gives our customers, partners, employees, and investors additional confidence in our ability to create long-term value for people and the planet while delivering sustainable business performance<\/i>.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>AFYREN\u2019s circular and low-carbon bioeconomy model recognized as an Impact Business Model<\/b><\/p><p>\nWith a score of 104, well above the national benchmark (78) and the sector benchmark (77), AFYREN has demonstrated strong performance across a broad range of sustainability criteria, including governance, environment, community and social impact.<\/p><p>\nMost notably, the certification recognizes AFYREN\u2019s model as an Impact Business Model, based on its environmentally innovative manufacturing process. Impact Business Models are intentionally designed to create measurable positive outcomes for stakeholders. This recognition reflects the relevance of AFYREN\u2019s core mission and regenerative ambition: helping industries reduce their dependence on fossil-based resources by providing bio-based alternatives produced through fermentation from biomass co-products. This mission resonates even more strongly in today\u2019s global context.<\/p><p>\n<b>Caroline Petigny, Chief Sustainability Officer at AFYREN<\/b>, added: <i>\u201cWe integrated sustainability into AFYREN\u2019s strategy from the very beginning because it is closely linked to our model and purpose and the way we want to grow as a company. Being recognized as a B Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> company is a meaningful recognition of that long-term approach and complements the other certifications and recognitions we have received over the years. The publication of our third Sustainability Report on a voluntary basis reflects the same commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. We are proud to join a global community of companies committed to creating positive impact.\u201d<\/i><\/p><p>\n<b>Confirmation of AFYREN\u2019s sustainability strategy and report publication<\/b><\/p><p>\nB Corp<sup>TM<\/sup> certification reflects AFYREN\u2019s long-term commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into its business model and operations, based on continuous and incremental improvement.<\/p><p>\nThis milestone coincides with the publication of AFYREN\u2019s third Sustainability Report. Published on a voluntary basis and structured in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) framework, the report provides stakeholders with a transparent overview of the company\u2019s sustainability priorities, actions, and progress.<\/p><p>\nThe sustainability report can be viewed and downloaded in a dedicated section of the company's website: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.afyren.com%2Fpurpose&amp;esheet=54550443&amp;newsitemid=20260609721284&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.afyren.com%2Fpurpose&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fec0355f011d63fb5b1e2fbe76b233e9\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.afyren.com\/purpose<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Afyren<\/b><\/p><p>\nAFYREN is a French greentech company, founded in 2012, focused on providing innovative, sustainable solutions to reduce reliance on fossil-based resources. AFYREN\u2019s proprietary, nature-inspired fermentation technology valorizes local biomass from non-food agricultural co-products to produce 100% biobased, low-carbon carboxylic acids. The company\u2019s sustainable solutions address decarbonization challenges in a wide variety of strategic sectors, including human and animal nutrition, flavors and fragrances, life sciences, materials science, plus lubricants and technical fluids. AFYREN\u2019s competitive, plug-and-play, circular technology enables manufacturers to adopt sustainable solutions without modifying production processes.<\/p><p>\nThe company\u2019s first industrial plant, AFYREN NEOXY, is based in the Grand-Est region of France, serving primarily the European market. AFYREN also aims to serve many international markets through future expansions, particularly in Asia and the Americas.<\/p><p>\nAt the end of 2025, AFYREN employed 140 people across sites in Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand and Carling Saint-Avold. Committed to continuous innovation, the company invests 20% of its annual budget in R&amp;D to further develop the range of sustainable solutions.<\/p><p>\nAFYREN is listed on Euronext Growth<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Paris since 2021 (ISIN code: FR0014005AC9, ticker: ALAFY).<\/p><p>\nFor more information, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fafyren.com%2Fen%2F&amp;esheet=54550443&amp;newsitemid=20260609721284&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.afyren.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=3a77fed635aa145efbeb8ee8af97a6c2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.afyren.com<\/a> and follow us on <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fafyren%2F&amp;esheet=54550443&amp;newsitemid=20260609721284&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=4&amp;md5=46c64b20f69327e7252ad05fceafc920\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>AFYREN\n<br\/>\n<\/b><br\/><b>Director for ESG, Communications and Public Affairs<\/b><br\/>Caroline Petigny\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:caroline.petigny@afyren.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">caroline.petigny@afyren.com<\/a><br\/>\n<br\/><b>Investor Relations<\/b><br\/>Mark Reinhard\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:invest@afyren.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">invest@afyren.com<\/a><\/p><p>\n<b>NewCap\n<br\/>\n<\/b><br\/><b>Investor Relations<\/b><br\/>Th\u00e9o Martin \/ Mathilde Bohin\n<br\/>Tel: +33 1 44 71 94 94\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:afyren@newcap.eu\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">afyren@newcap.eu<\/a><br\/>\n<br\/><b>Media Relations<\/b><br\/>Nicolas M\u00e9rigeau \/ Ga\u00eblle Fromaigeat\n<br\/>Tel: +33 1 44 71 94 98\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:afyren@newcap.eu\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">afyren@newcap.eu<\/a><\/p><p>\n<b>MC Services AG (international)\n<br\/>\n<\/b><br\/><b>Investor Relations<\/b><br\/>Bettina Ellinghorst\n<br\/>\n<br\/><b>Media Relations<\/b><br\/>Shaun Brown, Dr. Johanna Kobler\n<br\/>\n<br\/>Tel: +49 89 210 228 0\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:afyren@mc-services.eu\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">afyren@mc-services.eu<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AFYREN joins the global B CorpTM community with a score of 104, well above national and sector benchmarks<\/p>\n<p>AFYREN reinforces its commitment to transparency with publication of the third Sustainability Report<br \/>\nCLERMONT-FERRAND, France &amp; LYON, France&#8211;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18704"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18705,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18704\/revisions\/18705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}