“B Corps are for-profit companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corps use the power of business to do more than seek profit. They use their profits and growth to positively impact their stakeholders—and the planet.” —B Lab
Our Impact
We’re a Proudly Certified B Corp Since 2023!
As one of eighteen B Corp-certified breweries in the US, we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. The official recognition of B Corp certification confirms our long-standing commitment to operating our business as a force for good.
What Is a B Corp?
What B Corp Means to Us
Becoming B Corp certified is a huge accomplishment for Lawson’s Finest. “We were inspired to be a ‘B Corp at heart’ since the founding of Lawson’s Finest Liquids in 2008, and having the official recognition of B Corp certification confirms our long-standing commitment to operating our business as a force for good,” says Karen Lawson.
It all stems from our core values. Whether you have been a fan from the beginning or just discovered Lawson’s Finest for the first time, you may have noticed that we are a values-led company.
What Does It Take to Become B Corp?
To receive B Corp certification, a company must first take a test called the B Impact Assessment.
“The B Impact Assessment is the most credible tool a company can use to measure its impact on its workers, community, environment, customers, and company structure. By measuring what matters, companies that use the assessment have the data they need to understand where they need to improve, and what steps they need to take to get there.” —B Lab
The Road to Certification
We started on the road to B Corp certification by submitting our initial B Impact Assessment in December 2021. “Because the pandemic brought a record number of B Impact applicants, we experienced an eight-month delay in receiving a reply from B Lab to begin Verification,” explains Karen Lawson.
The next step, Verification, proved to be a rigorous process. In the end, the process highlighted our high standards of excellence in the categories of workers, community, environment, governance, and customers. On May 4, 2023, Lawson’s Finest Liquids received B Corp certification.
2026 Recertification
As of January 2026, we are thrilled to share that we are officially recertified as a B Corp! Our B Corp certification is an important component in our broader mission and impact program, acting as a roadmap guiding our high social and environmental standards.
This milestone reinforces our commitment to using business as a force for good, striving to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. We made meaningful progress in the Environmental and Community impact areas of our business, which helped us achieve a 91.1 B Corp score, a 9% increase on our score from 2023.
The Social Impact Program:
Over $3 Million Given to 496 Nonprofits Since 2018!
At Lawson’s Finest Liquids, we love to support community vitality where people thrive and where the natural world is protected and enjoyed. The Social Impact Program (SIP) is our way of building impactful connections through philanthropy and community engagement, and is guided by four priority focus areas: healthy communities, natural resource protection, food and economic security, and sustainable recreation.
Good Brews For A Cause
Collaborative batches for worthwhile causes, brewed to benefit a nonprofit organization with ties to a local community in our distribution territory.
Sunshine Fund
Our team earns generous wages with hospitality included in the Taproom guest experience. In lieu of tips, guests are invited to donate to our Sunshine Fund where 100% of donations support local nonprofits.
Sip of Support
We support Vermont-based 501c3 nonprofit
organizations by providing Lawson’s Finest gift
bags for fundraisers, one-time discretionary
donations, and nonprofit event sponsorships.
Green is Grand
Our ongoing effort to preserve our planet through sustainable practices, innovation, and efficiency—while taking steps to green-up our production processes and minimize our impact.
Great Place to Work
We care holistically for our employees and are committed to cultivating a healthy and vibrant work environment through generous wages and total compensation packages.