Kaman Inc. Receives International B Corp™ Certification for Megloo Reuse Container Sharing Service

Kaman Inc. (Headquarters: Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative: Shingo Yoshizumi) is pleased to announce that it has received the B Corp™ (B Corporation™) certification, an international designation given to companies whose business operations have been verified for their social and environmental integrity.

The reuse container sharing service "Megloo," operated by the company, aims to eliminate disposable containers and realize a circular society where resources are continuously reused. Its business activities, which have accumulated a track record of over 100 container circulation events annually—including J.League games, various sports events, music festivals, and local festivals—have now been objectively verified by international third-party standards.

On May 30th, "Zero Waste Day," the company is further accelerating the shift from disposable culture to a "circular" society.

About B Corp™ (B Corporation™) Certification

B Corp™ certification is an international system granted to companies that meet verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

The certification audit covers over 200 rigorous criteria across five categories: "Governance," "Employees," "Community," "Environment," and "Customers." A minimum score of 80 is required for certification, and companies are strictly evaluated on their commitment to transparency and social responsibility. Furthermore, recertification is required every three years.

Background and Reasons for Pursuing B Corp Certification

Kaman has been expanding its regional shared reuse container service, "Megloo," to 20 cities nationwide, aiming for a shift from a "disposable" culture to a "circular" one. The reason for pursuing B Corp certification was to objectively prove, based on strict international standards, that the company’s core business activities have a positive impact on society and the environment. The decision to take on this challenge was made to solidify the mission of "building a circular society" and to contribute to society as a more trusted partner.

Details of Scores and Evaluation

In the "B Impact Assessment (BIA)," the audit standard for B Corp, the company achieved a total score of 92 points. This score is significantly higher than the passing standard of 80 and the average for typical companies.

Specifically, the approach to reducing waste from takeout containers through the core "Megloo" business and lowering environmental impact across the supply chain was highly rated in the "Environment" category.

Conversely, the assessment highlighted areas for further growth, such as "formalizing supply chain management (Community: 13.7 points)" and "systematizing customer feedback and data governance (Customers: 3.6 points)."

Governance: 12.9 points Employees: 27.9 points Community: 13.7 points Environment: 33.8 points Customers: 3.6 points

Comments from Representative Shingo Yoshizumi

Over the past year, as we worked toward certification, we exposed our current status and made improvements. What B Corp demonstrates is the importance of placing the "Plan-Do-Check-Action" cycle at the core of management. Objectively disclosing what has been achieved and what is insufficient, and continuously improving—this is not just a badge or rating, but a guideline and process for management itself.