Here’s To Another Year Of Transparent, Ethical & Sustainable Business
It was never a question that THE SKATEROOM would become a B Corp. Our founding mission was always that of social impact. We were born to introduce a more positive approach to consumerism and, in 2019, the journey became official.
We’ve been proudly sporting our B Corp certification ever since!
What is B Corp Month?
Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves in a cluttered marketplace by offering a more transparent, ethical and positive approach to business. Every year in March, we celebrate our shared goals, reflect on progress, brainstorm new strategies and inspire other companies to follow suit.
A B Corp certificate is not the destination. It’s an invitation to take an active and consistent approach towards change.
At THE SKATEROOM, we take this pledge very seriously. Here are a few of our recent accomplishments:
$1,650,000 In Funding Towards Social Projects
For a decade, we have been directing at least 10% of all sales to social skate projects and nonprofits worldwide. We have funded skatepark constructions, workshops, educational facilities and community building initiatives for underprivileged youth. Currently, our total of donations stands at $1,650,000. We are proud to say that this number only keeps on growing.
Mystery Box Initiative
No manufacturing process is perfect. As much as we try to avoid it, sometimes our skate decks sustain minor scratches and defects during production. Visually defected editions can no longer be sold as artworks, which means that they end up piling up in the archives, never to see the light of day.
This wasteful solution didn’t sit right with us. Instead, we decided to sell the rejected editions as skateboard decks with a much reduced price, available to purchase inside a Mystery Box. The initiative serves as a fun and effective solution for minimizing waste, while also engaging the audience in an exciting new product choice. We have already given a second life to around 100 decks. Increasing sales for an even wider impact!
Sustainable Production
THE SKATEROOM continues adhering to the most sustainable and efficient production methods. Our boards are made from Grade A maplewood, sourced from certified sustainable forests in Canada. We are also CO2 neutral and use water-based ink for our prints.
Using Our Platform For Good
Our work with international nonprofits and social skate organizations is not just something we do in the background. Alongside all of our product communications, we shine a constant spotlight on the inspiring initiatives we support.
Through content creation, interviews and active social media updates, we keep our audience engaged in our humanitarian efforts. This is a way to bring organic attention to our social partners, amplify their voices, and remain transparent on our funding efforts. Through keeping impact as a distinctive quality of our brand, we hope to inspire a larger conversation around responsible business practices.
We are proud to celebrate our fifth B Corp Month and we thank the TSR Community for your continuous trust. There’s still a long way to go but, with your support, we are able to enact more and more change every year.
Now that’s something to celebrate!