KMC’s B Corp Certification Sets a New Standard

KMC Solutions has officially become the first Employer of Record and flexible workspace provider in the Philippines to achieve B Corp certification—joining a global movement of businesses balancing profit with purpose.

The certification was granted by global nonprofit B Lab in February 2024, following a rigorous, months-long review of KMC’s impact across five key categories: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. KMC earned a B Impact Assessment score of 80.4—clearing the 80-point certification threshold and significantly outpacing the global average of 50.9.

With this milestone, KMC becomes the first Employer of Record (EOR) and flexible workspace provider in the Philippines to earn B Corp status. It joins fewer than 10 certified companies in the country, setting a precedent for how local firms in commercial real estate can meet and maintain global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.

Why B Corp Certification Matters in the Office Space Industry

In the office space sector, B Corp certification is fast becoming a proxy for operational integrity. It confirms that a provider meets verified global standards for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance—reducing compliance friction and reputational risk while accelerating due diligence. For companies balancing procurement discipline with ESG mandates, a certified workspace partner offers not just infrastructure, but alignment—built on transparency, ethical operations, and third-party accountability.

Inside KMC’s B Impact Score: What the Numbers Reveal

KMC’s B Corp certification reflects company-wide alignment with global ESG priorities. This alignment is evident in the following impact areas:

Workers: KMC earned its highest scores here, reflecting strong health & safety practices, inclusive hiring, fair pay, and programs that support career development and employee satisfaction.

Environment: From workspace design to energy use, KMC takes a proactive approach to sustainability—reducing its operational impact and helping clients meet their own green targets.

Governance: The company integrates stakeholder feedback, enforces internal ethics, and has locked in its social mission through a purpose-driven legal structure.

Community: KMC sources responsibly and hires equitably—contributing to economic growth while supporting underserved groups through charitable initiatives and supplier vetting.

Customers: B Lab highlighted KMC’s commitment to ethical marketing, data stewardship, and client engagement practices—especially in helping other businesses grow responsibly.

These categories align directly with what enterprise clients are asking from vendors in 2024: transparency, resilience, and accountability.

A Future-Proof Workspace Built on Global Standards

This performance solidifies KMC’s standing as a responsible and future-ready workspace provider. It also reinforces its global credentials: KMC remains the first company worldwide to hold all three WELL Building certifications—WELL Health-Safety, WELL Equity, and WELL Coworking—across its 30+ flexible office locations across Metro Manila, Clark, and Cebu.

How KMC Handles Risk and Transparency in Controversial Sectors

As part of the B Corp process, KMC Community, Inc.—its legal entity—also submitted a public Disclosure Report. The report noted that in 2022:

3.14% of leasing revenue came from clients in the fossil fuel sector

0.84% from the pharmaceutical industry

1.03% from debt collection companies

While B Lab flagged these as associations with “controversial industries,” KMC stated it conducts KYC (Know Your Client) verification, screens clients against the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, and exercises enhanced due diligence for these sectors to ensure ethical alignment.

The Future of Workspaces: B Corp as a Competitive Advantage

As global firms advance their ESG and DEI commitments, workspace providers across Southeast Asia are expected to follow suit. Certifications like B Corp are increasingly seen as reputation markers—and in some sectors, a prerequisite for doing business with multinational clients.

For Philippine businesses pursuing cross-border partnerships or responsible growth, the B Corp badge isn’t just a feather in the cap—it’s a compass for the future of work.

More Than Amenities: How B Corp Certification Reflects Company Values

Coworking, once marketed for lifestyle flexibility and amenities, is being redefined by principles like accountability, inclusivity, and climate-conscious design.

KMC’s certification applies to its full portfolio of workspaces located in Makati, BGC, Ortigas, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and Cebu—each designed to deliver both productivity and purpose.

Explore ESG-Ready Office Solutions with KMC

Whether you’re a startup expanding into new markets in Cebu or an enterprise building a purpose-driven footprint in the heart of central business districts like Makati or BGC, KMC’s certified offices offer more than flexibility—they offer accountability, alignment, and assurance.