Now strengthened with B Corp certification, Sezzle plans to continue “flipping the payments industry on its head,” by placing purpose alongside profit.
Sezzle joins purpose-driven brands including Patagonia, Allbirds and Athleta in its certification, meeting the “highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability to people and the planet.” Notably, Sezzle’s mission-driven payments platform has its greatest presence in North America, with growing segments in Asia and Europe.
“Becoming a certified B Corp empowers our entire team, but it is only the beginning. This designation ensures that we hold Sezzle to the highest of standards,” said Charlie Youakim, chief executive officer of Sezzle. “Sezzle’s key differentiator among the competition is our purpose-driven approach to business. With this designation, we will strengthen this advancement through the collective power of the B Corp community.”

Certified B Corporation. 
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Setting itself apart from other payment solutions in the market, Sezzle’s mission is to advance important environmental, social and economic causes and to financially empower the next generation. The company actively works to “go beyond finance” by supporting empowerment across multiple segments of its users’ lives and works toward creating a better world through ethical initiatives.
In a statement, Sezzle said, “employees lean into significant societal

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