BCORP
The B Corp brand represents a global movement of businesses committed to being a force for good. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Since we began our B Corp journey in June 2024, it has been an exciting and challenging process, and we are proud to share that we have now submitted our application. We firmly believe that the most pressing challenges in the UK and globally cannot be solved by governments and non-profits alone. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps commit to making a positive impact on all stakeholders – workers, communities, customers, and the planet.
Why Sustainability Matters to Us
Living and working in the Cotswolds AONB (the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) makes sustainability an obvious priority for us. Our passion for working locally with independent businesses and supporting the community is at the heart of everything we do.
- Supporting Local Businesses: Over 60% of our expenditure goes to local companies.
- Local Team: Our entire team lives locally, ensuring a deep connection to the community.
- Living Wage Employer: We are proud to be an Accredited Living Wage employer.
- Outstanding Customer Relationships: Our commitment to building strong relationships with owners and tenants is reflected in our 4.9* review score.
Our Sustainability Actions
We are committed to making meaningful changes that support a sustainable future. Achieving Carbon Neutral status through Carbon Neutral Britain, we are actively offsetting emissions via their UK Woodland Fund. Our commitment to reducing emissions also includes incorporating two electric vehicles into our fleet. Beyond reducing our carbon footprint, we support local causes, including Cotswold National Landscape (CNL) through their Caring for the Cotswolds Woodland Wellbeing projects. Additionally, Maggie’s in Oxford remains our preferred local charity, with the team raising funds through walks, runs, and golf events. We also proudly support The Green Runners, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to lowering the carbon footprint through running.
Our Bold Commitments for the Future
Our journey towards B Corp certification has inspired us to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations. We have amended our Articles of Association to include social and environmental goals alongside our business objectives. And as part of our commitment, we aim to donate 1% of our revenue to environmental causes. We are working closely with our property owners to set ambitious targets to reduce electricity, gas, oil, and water consumption across our property portfolio, along with minimising chemical usage. To further engage our community, we are launching a Green VIP pass for our tenants, encouraging them to shop and eat locally.
Looking ahead we are making a bold move to drive sustainable change through a long-term approach. We expect to be on a continuous journey of delivery and refinement as we integrate social and environmental initiatives into our daily operations.
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