DALLAS, Texas, August 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Altos Planos Inc., producer of award-winning, additive-free and sustainable Mijenta Tequila, announced today that it has received B Corp certification from non-profit organization B Lab. The only tequila producer to receive the recognition to date, the company met or exceeded the B Impact Assessment criteria measuring an organization’s social impact across categories including corporate governance, the environment, community, employees, and customers.
“Community and sustainability lie at the heart of Mijenta’s mission, and we are thrilled that with this certification, B Lab has affirmed the significant focus we’ve placed on implementing our core values,” said Elise Som, Mijenta co-founder and Director of Sustainability. “Through innovation, close collaboration with local suppliers and partnerships with like-minded organizations, we have worked from the outset to create a positive, lasting impact. For us, sustainability is about leaving a better world for our children, and we are excited to do even more as we continue to grow.”
Now established as a Public Benefit Corporation, Mijenta has been committed to acting responsibly since its launch in September 2020. From inception, Mijenta’s operations, procurement practices, sourcing, and packaging have been structured to be as environmentally responsible as possible while also delivering benefits to local communities.
The company’s B Corp certification builds on Mijenta’s recent additive-free recognition from Tequila Matchmaker, which also employs rigorous criteria. Mijenta Tequila’s Blanco expression produced at NOM 1412 was recognized as Confirmed Additive Free following an intensive evaluation process that includes a review of certain production records, site inspection at the distillery, and sampling at key stages of production, including a comparison of a sample taken directly from the still with a retail bottle.
“More than ever, consumers want to know exactly what they’re buying and drinking. That’s why for us, the commitment to transparency reflected in the B Corp certification also applies to our production process and is something we view as a critical component of quality for premium tequila,” said Juan Coronado, co-founder of Mijenta Tequila.