Verified by B Lab™, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, Birketts achieved a verified B Impact score of 99.5, above the 80-point threshold required for certification. B Corp Certification assesses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers impact areas related to practices around governance, workers, community, the environment and customers. The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to provide evidence on performance while legally embedding their commitment to purpose as well as profit in their company articles.
Marieke Schrauwers, Head of Responsible Business at Birketts, said: “B Corp certification is not just about achieving a score. It is about taking the time to understand where we are performing well, where we can have greater impact and how we continue to raise the bar. The assessment process has given us valuable insight and helped strengthen the foundations of our Responsible Business approach.
“Being part of the B Corp community gives us access to a network of organisations that are equally committed to balancing purpose and profit. We look forward to connecting with them and continuing to drive forward our responsible business goals.”
Jonathan Agar DL, Chief Executive at Birketts, added: “This certification is a significant milestone for Birketts and reflects who we are as a business and the values that guide us. We have always believed that long-term success goes hand in hand with doing the right thing, showing we care and making a positive contribution to our local communities.
“B Corp certification recognises the high standards we have demonstrated across governance, colleagues, community, environment and client practices. It would not have been possible without the dedication and support of colleagues across the firm, and the positive impact created every day. It gives us a strong platform from which to deliver our 2030 Strategy, deepen our impact and ensure that responsible business remains central to our future growth.”
Birketts is now part of a growing community of over 10,700 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK is the largest and fastest growing in the world, with over 2,700 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes.
