OYESPA is Officially a B-Corporation

Our Commitment as a Certified B Corporation

We are proud to announce that our small business salon is now officially a Certified B Corporation—a designation awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification reflects our belief that business should be a force for good, both in our community and in the world.

What Is a B Corporation?

A B Corporation (Benefit Corporation) is a business that uses its profits and resources to create a positive impact on people and the planet.
Certification is administered by B Lab, a global nonprofit that evaluates companies on:

  • Social and environmental impact
  • Ethical and transparent business practices
  • Governance and accountability
  • Community and employee well-being

Achieving this certification means our salon meets rigorous, measurable standards for responsible business operations.

Why We Chose to Become a B Corporation

From the beginning, our salon has operated with a commitment to community wellness, environmental care, and ethical business practices. Becoming a B Corporation allows us to:

  • Formalize and strengthen our values
  • Demonstrate our accountability to our employees, guests, and community
  • Align our operations with globally recognized sustainability standards
  • Join a movement of purpose-driven businesses creating real impact

This certification isn’t a finish line—it’s an ongoing promise to hold ourselves to the highest standards.

Benefits of Being a B Corporation

As a certified B Corp, we gain access to:

  • Tools and resources that help us continuously improve our sustainability and community impact
  • A global network of like-minded businesses committed to using business as a force for good
  • Best practices for ethical operations, transparency, and workplace culture
  • Increased trust and loyalty from customers who value socially responsible companies

Being a B Corporation strengthens our mission and allows us to contribute meaningfully to our community and industry.

Our Commitment to Local Communities

Supporting our local community is at the heart of who we are.
As part of our B-Corp commitments, we have adopted a clear, publicly stated policy:

We commit to serving at least 75% local and independent clients or customers.

In our internal operating policies and employee handbook, we define “local” as:

  • Individuals and businesses located within our immediate geographic community and surrounding service area
  • Independent professionals and small businesses that contribute to the economic and cultural health of our region

This commitment includes:

  • Prioritizing local and independent clients
  • Partnering with small businesses whenever possible
  • Supporting the growth and sustainability of our local economy
  • Ensuring that our services, investments, and relationships uplift our community

We believe a thriving local community strengthens everyone—and we are proud to do our part.

What’s Next

Earning B Corporation certification marks an exciting milestone, but our work continues. Moving forward, we will:

  • Reduce our environmental footprint
  • Invest in employee well-being and growth
  • Strengthen community partnerships
  • Expand our sustainability efforts
  • Maintain transparency and ethical operations

We are honored to be part of a global movement creating positive change and look forward to continuing this journey with our community.