Intrepid Travel achieves highest B Corp score after recertification

Intrepid Travel has achieved its all-time high B Corp score of 102.5 in its second recertification. This renewed score, up from 91.2 in 2021, acknowledges the improvements the business has made in progressing global employment equity, diversifying its supply chain, doubling its community investment and educating and empowering customers.   
 
The B Corp certification is one of the most comprehensive and respected designations for purpose-led businesses. It recognises organisations that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Only 20% of B Corps with over 1000 employees have secured a score of over 100, putting Intrepid amongst leading B Corp businesses globally. Businesses need a score of 80 to qualify for the B Corp certification, with an ordinary business averaging just under 60 points. This new score puts Intrepid amongst well-established B Corps like Ben & Jerry’s (96), Natura & Co (101) and Patagonia (166).

Chief People & Purpose Officer Meegan Marshall said: “As other companies are pulling back from their DEI and ESG commitments, Intrepid is doubling down on our efforts and deepening our commitment to inclusive growth, where purpose and profit go hand in hand. As the world continues to grapple with geopolitical instability, the climate crisis and deepening social inequalities, now is the time for businesses to reaffirm their commitments to a more inclusive and equitable and regenerative economy that benefits all stakeholders.

“When Intrepid certified as a B Corp in 2018, only 19 certified companies were in the tourism sector. Today, that number is almost 200. We hope to build on this momentum and continue to use business as a force for good.” 
 
This latest recertification follows a record year for Intrepid, achieving more revenue and passenger growth than ever before. It has committed to a triple bottom line impact vision for governance across the business and will soon launching its 2030 Impact Strategy to accelerate action across all areas of environmental and social impact.