Becoming B Corp: A Global Movement for Inclusive and Sustainable Businesses
As a facilities management company that drives positive change through innovative solutions and responsible business practices, Workplace is thrilled to announce that it has become one of the few cleaning and facilities management companies that are a Certified B Corporation™.
Setting New Standards in Sustainable Facilities Management
With a score of 88.8, Workplace has demonstrated exceptional social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This achievement places us among an elite group of 2000 UK companies using business as a force for good.
Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our recent achievements:
Elimination of 129,168 plastic bottles annually
Prevention of 10.08 tonnes of plastic waste
Implementation of chemical-free cleaning solutions across all sites
Living Wage employer for our 800+ workforce
Innovation in Action: Chemical-Free Cleaning
As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we've rolled out revolutionary eco-friendly cleaning technology across all our sites. This innovative solution:
Creates highly effective cleaning products using only water, salt, and electricity
Eliminates reliance on harsh chemicals
Reduces single-use plastic waste
Maintains superior hygiene standards
Improves workplace wellbeing
“We are thrilled to join the global B Corp community. This certification underscores our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and transparency. It’s a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to creating positive social and environmental impact. This certification validates our efforts and inspires us to continue striving for excellence in all that we do.” - Stephen Guthrie, Workplace CEO
About the B Corp Certification
B Corp Certification is administered by B Lab, a nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B Corps are for-profit companies certified to meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards, accountability, and transparency.
The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose.
“Guiding Workplace through the B Corp certification process has been a remarkable journey. This achievement reflects their unwavering commitment to better business practices and dedication to continuous improvement.” - Nancy Hyne, founder of True Horizon and who supported Workplace through the accreditation
Focusing on sustainability, ethical operations, and community engagement, Workplace is committed to making a meaningful impact on the world while delivering exceptional value to its stakeholders. We're really proud of this B Corp achievement and excited to see what the future holds.
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