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Andersen in Belgium is now a Certified B Corp

September 16, 2025

We are proud to announce that we are now a Certified Benefit Corporation.

Andersen in Belgium is now a Certified B Corp

What?

This certification connects us to a global community of businesses committed to meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental responsibility, ethical governance, transparency, and accountability. It reflects our dedication to balancing purpose and profit by integrating positive impact into every aspect of our operations. We reinforce our commitment to act with integrity, supporting our communities, and driving sustainable change for the future.


Why?

Becoming a B Corp clearly expresses the core values and identity that define our firm. It reflects our deep commitment to balancing human well-being, business performance, and environmental care in everything we do. We strive to provide legal services that support not only our clients but also our employees and the broader community. Above all, we operate with integrity, purpose, and a long-term vision to ensure that our impact today builds a better future for all.

Our overall score of 86.7 reflects strong performance across all five B Corp impact areas:


What makes this significant?

Achieving B Corp certification is a powerful testament to commitment to strengthening public trust. We are proud to leverage our legal expertise to serve our clients, colleagues, and community with integrity and a forward-looking vision. 

This certification reflects our dedication to placing human well-being, environmental stewardship, and business excellence at the core of all we do. 

⚖️ Only 3 law firms in Belgium are B Corp certified
🌱 Only 7 in the entire Benelux
🌐 And just 110 law firms worldwide

At Andersen in Belgium, we are not just planning for the future,
we are responsibly building it today.

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