What is B Corp certification?
For those unfamiliar, B Corp certification is an acknowledgment bestowed upon businesses committed to making a positive impact beyond profits. This aligns seamlessly with our ethos of responsible and ethical business conduct.
Why it matters
Earning 'Pending' B Corp status reflects our commitment to five key B Corp impact assessment areas:
Governance: Our overall mission, ethics, accountability, transparency, and how we integrate our vision and values into our business.
Workers: Ensuring a positive impact for our workforce and upholding best practices regarding compensation, benefits, training, etc.
Customers: Supporting our clients by offering services (and a business partner) that aligns with their Net Zero Carbon aspirations.
Environment: Striving to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by 2030 and ensuring sustainability is at the heart of all the services we offer.
Community: Giving back, contributing, and supporting local communities while training the next generation of surveyors and project managers.
How it aligns with our values
Businesses that have become B Corps have seen great results, out-performing their UK peers across several business metrics - motivated employees, increased customer loyalty, higher levels of innovation, more robust governance, faster turnover growth, etc. There is a lot to like here!
Achieving B Corp status has been high-up on our agenda from day one. It's not a box-tick exercise, but a reflection of how we want to do business. We believe that Air will be both purposeful and profitable and want our clients to know that we not only provide excellent service and advice, but that we do it responsibly.
We live and breathe our values and achieving the initial ‘Pending’ B Corp status is a reflection of that:
Consistently excellent: B Corp certification recognises our commitment to excellence, reinforcing our dedication to setting industry standards.
Clients first: The certification echoes our priority of delivering exceptional client care and clear advice, benchmarked against the best in the industry.
Drive business impact: B Corp certification acknowledges our ability to understand our clients' businesses deeply and identify opportunities for meaningful impact.
Proactive problem solvers: Our proactive and innovative approach to problem solving is highlighted as a core value with B Corp certification.
Make a difference: B Corp certification reinforces our passion for making a positive difference, not just for our clients but also for our people and the planet.
The path forward
As we celebrate our 'Pending' B Corp status, we look ahead to the next 12 months with a commitment to further integrate their values into every aspect of our business, ensuring a seamless transition to full B Corp certification in 2025.
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