We’re proud to share that Dean’s Beans has earned a B Impact Score of 168.5, making us the highest-scoring B Corp coffee company in the world in 2026. It’s an exciting milestone and a reflection of the work we’ve been building over decades.
Dean’s Beans is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a global community of businesses using their work to create real, measurable impact. Certified by the nonprofit B Lab, B Corps meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, with a deep focus on how a company supports its workers, partners, communities, and the planet.
This work matters to us, and it’s been recognized internationally for both the quality of our coffee and the impact we’re part of. Some highlights include:
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Massachusetts Small Business Rural Small Business of the Year (2026)
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Roaster of the Year Finalist: Macro-roaster Category (Roast Magazine, US, 2020, 2022 and 2023)
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Anthem Awards Silver Medalist: Corporate Social Responsibility for our Kids' Stimulus Program (2022)
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Best for the World Community (B Corporation 2019 and 2022)
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Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Award: Highly Commended Business Leader (London, 2019)
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Flourish Award for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Poverty Reduction (US, 2019)
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Greater Boston's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For ® (US, 2018)
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Oslo Business for Peace Honoree (2013)
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50 Top Social Innovators (World CSR Congress Mumbai, 2015)
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Community Engagement Award (UN Women NY, 2014)
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Peace and Justice Award (Manning US, 2008)
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Exemplar of Compassion in Business (Fetzer Institute Assisi, 2006)
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Bicentennial Medal (Williams College 2006)
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Sustainability Award (Specialty Coffee Association Seattle, 2004)
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Best Practices Recognition (UNFAO Rome, 2002)