In a historic milestone for the global coffee community, Florence-based La Marzocco, a renowned designer and manufacturer of professional espresso machines, has officially achieved B Corp certification. This prestigious recognition makes it the first manufacturing company in the espresso machine sector to join the global movement of businesses committed to balancing profit with a profound dedication to societal well-being and environmental preservation.
Certified B Corporations are companies that meet rigorous standards set by B Lab regarding social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Rather than focusing solely on financial returns, the B Corp movement aims to accelerate behavioral, cultural, and structural shifts to build an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system. To secure this certification, businesses must provide concrete evidence of their positive impact and legally bind their commitment to the common good into their corporate statutes, an evolution that aligns with the Italian legal status of a Benefit Corporation (Società Benefit).
By reaching this standard, the company joins an international network of over 10,000 certified B Corps worldwide. It also strengthens Italy’s local sustainable business landscape, which stands as one of the largest and most dynamic in Europe, boasting 390 B Corps that employ over 53,000 individuals and generate a combined turnover exceeding 25.3 billion euros.
According to Lorenzo Carboni, CEO of La Marzocco, pursuing excellence has always been at the heart of the company’s operations, and the B Corp framework provides the ideal structure to continue this mission. The company’s commitment spans five key areas of impact, reflecting a deep awareness of the interdependence between manufacturing technology, human resources, and the ecosystem. Environmental stewardship is considered non-negotiable from the initial design phase of their equipment, ensuring maximum product durability and repairability.
Looking to the future, La Marzocco is addressing the climate emergency with a concrete, data-driven decarbonization roadmap. The manufacturer has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by the year 2050. Backed by robust corporate policies, ethical governance, and management systems that prioritize stakeholder values, the company intends to extend these high ethical and quality standards throughout its entire supply chain, actively fostering a shared culture of global sustainability.
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