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Service Innovation Group UK becomes B Corp certified
The leader in global outsourced field sales joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good
Service Innovation Group UK has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.
Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Service Innovation Group UK meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond shareholder value.
The news comes as the ongoing climate crisis and widening social inequality continue to pose urgent challenges to our economy. B Corp Certification assesses the entirety of a business’ operations and currently covers five main impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers.
The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to reach a score of 80 points in the B Impact Assessment while providing evidence of responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency. A business must also legally embedded their commitment to purpose as well as profit in their company articles.
Find out more about our results here - https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/service-innovation-group/
Service Innovation Group UK is now part of a growing community of over 8,000 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps, and only 2,000 in the UK.
The B Corp community in the UK is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, with over 1,700 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes. Names include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Tim Lark - UK Managing Director, says -
"I am incredibly proud of our team's dedication and hard work in achieving B-Corp status. This certification validates our ongoing efforts to integrate environmental and social considerations into every aspect of our operations, it reflects our unwavering commitment to creating positive impacts on our employees, communities, and the environment while delivering exceptional service to our customers"
About B Lab
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies— known as B Corps — who are leading the way.
To date, our community includes 730,000 workers in over 8,000 B Corps across 95 countries and 162 industries. More than 280,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager.
B Lab has created and led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder governance, with over10,000 companies using the legal framework. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net
About B Lab UK
As part of this global non-profit network, B LabUK’s purpose is to redefine success in business through building a community of engaged businesses, raising awareness of the B Corp movement and influencing change in the UK economy.
Find out more - visit https://bcorporation.uk/about-b-lab-uk
About B Corp Certification
B Corp Certification doesn’t just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall social and environmental impact of the company that stands behind it.
To achieve B Corp Certification, a company must meet a score of at least 80 points on the B Impact Assessment, an evaluation of a company’s positive impact, and pass a risk review, an evaluation of a company’s negative impact; change their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders; and exhibit transparency by allowing information about their B Corp Certification performance to be publicly available on their B Corp profile on B Lab’s website.
B Corps recertify every three years and once certified, are expected to increase their score over time as they progress towards becoming more equitable, inclusive and regenerative businesses.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, says -
“We are delighted to welcome Service Innovation Group UK to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies that are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that Service Innovation Group UK is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
Service Innovation Group UK Contact
https://www.sigeurope.co.uk/contact-us