This summer marks another milestone for us. Already leading experts in employee ownership, we are now sealing our commitment to societal and environmental accountability: Postlethwaite has become B Corp certified.
B Corp is a worldwide movement of over 8,000 companies, all striving for positive change for the world around us. The ‘B’ stands for ‘Benefit for all’.
What is B Corp Certification?
- B Corp certification demands rigorous accountability and ongoing obligations across five domains: governance, workers, community, environment, and clients.
- Certification is awarded by B Lab, a global non-profit network.
A Natural Evolution from Employee Ownership to also being B Corp
For over two decades, Postlethwaite has specialised in helping businesses to become employee owned. In March 2023, we ourselves transitioned to become 100% employee-owned via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), affirming our values-driven approach.
Becoming a B Corp is for us an important progression, where we will continue to improve our engagement with our employees and community, as well as embedding social and environmental purpose into what we do, in a formal and transparent way.
Founder and Managing Director, Robert Postlethwaite said
“Becoming a B Corp is a natural next step for us and we’re incredibly proud to have achieved this certification. As an employee-owned firm, we’ve always believed business should be a force for good. B Corp certification gives us a framework to measure ourselves against the highest standards and a platform to keep improving.”
“Certification is just the start. For us, the real work is in continually improving how we serve our people, clients and community.”
Find out more on the B Corp movement on their website here: https://bcorporation.eu/
Want to discuss your employee ownership options and see if its right for your firm? Please contact us for a no-commitment discussion on 02038189420 or email info@postlethwaiteco.com.