Tebrio, a Spanish biotechnology company specializing in Tenebrio molitor insect production for sustainable ingredients, has achieved B Corp recertification with a score of 96.1 points, an 11-point increase from its initial 2022 certification.
The Salamanca-based company joins a global community of 10,000 companies that meet standards for social, environmental and governance impact as verified by B Lab. The certification requires a minimum score of 80 points.
The company noted B Lab recognized Tebrio's responsible governance, commitment to the circular economy, ethical resource management and contribution to social and economic development in rural areas. The company has continued to advance in integrating employee well-being policies, environmental efficiency and transparency across its value chain since its first certification, it said.
"This recertification is much more than a certification: it is confirmation that we are building an industrial model committed to transparency, equity, and resilience," said Adriana Casillas, CEO and co-founder of Tebrio. "Being a B Corp means growing responsibly, grounding every advancement in a shared purpose: generating positive and lasting impact."
Tebrio's production model transforms agricultural by-products into ingredients for animal nutrition, regenerative agriculture, cosmetics and green biotechnology applications. The company promotes local talent development, fosters workforce diversity and maintains business practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Founded in 2014, Tebrio is currently building a 100,000-square-meter industrial plant dedicated to protein and organic fertilizer production from Tenebrio molitor. The facility will operate on renewable energy from its own solar panels.
