Big Five Tours becomes Certified B Corporation

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Big Five Tours & Expeditions (Big Five) is officially a Certified B Corporation, joining a global community of businesses that meet “the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.” This achievement, the company said, “marks the beginning of an exciting chapter—one focused on not only honouring the legacy of ethical travel, but on building the future of the industry in collaboration with its most valuable ally: the travel advisor.”

A 52-Year Journey

Founded in 1973 by the late Mahen Sanghrajka, Big Five was born from a vision to offer not just tourism experiences, but “journeys that enrich lives, preserve heritage, and protect the natural world.” From the time he launched the company, Sanghrajka followed several principles that still guide the company: respect for local cultures, environmental stewardship, and a focus on doing what is right.“Becoming a Certified B Corporation is both a milestone and a commitment that started with a conversation with my father in 2015,” said Ashish Sanghrajka, President of Big Five Tours & Expeditions. “It validates the work we’ve done for decades and inspires us to continue innovating responsibly.”

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The B Corp certification process is a months-long evaluation of the company’s impact across governance, workers, environment, community and customers. Every aspect of the company’s operations—from its supply chain to internal governance to environmental policies—was placed under a microscope. In addition, B Corp certification requires recertification every three years, with a mandate to improve.

How This Affects Advisors

Added Sanghrajka: “We went through this painstaking process for our advisors and their clients, because we believe proving what you say is really what you do, it’s not just necessary; it’s respectful.”With this achievement, Big Five said it’s also building new tools, resources and storytelling frameworks to support advisors in their client relationships. By educating and equipping travel advisors, Big Five added that it’s aiming to ensure that responsible travel scales—not just in reach, but in depth of impact.

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