B Lab strips Havas of B Corp certification globally

July 19, 2024 9:32

French holdco Havas has lost its B Corp status globally due to its work for oil and gas company Shell.

Per DeSmog, Havas London, Havas Lemz, Havas New York and Havas Immerse are no longer certified, while other entities in the group have been made ineligible to certify.

The investigation completed by B Lab – the non-for-profit organisation that leads and verifies the B Corp community – found that Havas’ actions constituted a breach of the community’s core values.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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Rob Shwetz, B Lab trained B Consultant 19 Jul 24

Having taken numerous companies through preparation for B Corp certification, the rigour built into the process and the 70+ pathways a business can be taken down leave no room for ambiguity. No proof, no points.

Stripping a business of certification is rare – B Lab Global would have undertaken a thorough assessment to come to this decision.

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