August 14, 2025

## The Exploration Company Earns B Corp Certification

#### The Exploration Company (TEC) has officially become a Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of companies that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability.

Unlike traditional labels or corporate pledges, **B Corp Certification is earned, not bought**.

As Nyx Earth System& Eco-Design Engineer:

#### Why B Corp? Why Now?

TEC chose B Corp over other frameworks because of its depth, credibility, and holistic view of corporate impact. The B Impact Assessment measures performance across five dimensions: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers; requiring evidence and documentation rather than intentions.

“We see this as an anchor, not a trophy,” says Bergmann. “The point isn’t just that we’ve passed the bar. The point is that we now should raise it”

With certification granted, TEC plans to improve its impact rating until recertification, ensuring transparency.

#### Verification aligned with our architecture

Founded with a mission to build space vehicles across nations to foster a peaceful world, TEC’s business model is built on cooperation, agility, and sustainability.

TEC scored **82.1 points** in the rigorous B Impact Assessment, with notable performance in:

**Governance** (0–20): **14.8** – Strong leadership structure and alignment with mission.

**Customers** (0–20): **6..0** – Reflecting transparency and mission-driven customer engagement.

**Workers** (0–40): **32.9** – Emphasis on engagement and professional growth.

**Community** (0–40): **11.8** – Including economic impact and equitable treatment.

**Environment** (0–40): **16.5** – A result of TEC’s commitment to reuse and do impact assessments.

#### Looking Ahead: Continuous Accountability

TEC earned its B Corp status without making radical operational shifts. But the company is not standing still. Improvement targets for the coming years include:

· **Formalizing impact tracking and sustainability reporting.**

· **Exploring alignment with broader European sustainability framework.**

· **Enhancing stakeholder engagement across continents.**

[The Exploration Company B Corp Profile.](https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/the-exploration-company/)