We became a BCorp because we feel strongly about social and environmental issues. Our commitment to the BCorp process shows a wider intent to help people and the planet. We resolved a few years ago to change the business for good – not that it was particularly bad beforehand. The discipline of the BCorp process forced us to ask questions that we hadn’t previously and become much more diligent about monitoring evidence about our impact.

As part of this, we made a commitment that each year we will donate at least 5% of our annual revenue to charity through cash donations, books and pro bono work.

We have identified a handful of charities as main beneficiaries:

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We are also committed to:

  • Helping as many people as possible in business and life skills.
  • Being socially and environmentally responsible in all we do and encouraging everyone we meet to do the same.
  • Continually coming up with ways to reduce our environmental and social impact.

CODE OF ETHICS

We are a THOUGHTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE business.

We promote:

  • EDUCATION – our primary goal is to educate and inspire.
  • INTEGRITY – doing the right thing, for people and the planet, as well as profit.
  • RESPECT – treating everyone with equal respect and dignity.
  • HONESTY – being down to earth, transparent and reliable.
  • CONFIDENTIALITY – building trust and respecting delicate or sensitive information.
  • RESPONSIBLE GROWTH – business growth in a sustainable way.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

We strive to have a POSITIVE INFLUENCE on all our stakeholders.

Our policy is to:

  • Help to improve everyone’s approach towards business, society and the environment.
  • Enhance the skills and development of our clients, particularly the younger ones.
  • Promote career and skills progress.
  • Mentor and aid balanced mental health.
  • Teach, aid learning, and provide many ways to access this wisdom.
  • Provide as much free training and learning as is possible, whilst still earning a living.

CHARITY DONATION

We are committed to donating a minimum of 5% OF ANNUAL REVENUE TO CHARITY each year.

Our policy is to:

  • Support both environmental (Planet) and social (People) causes.
  • Invest in local community efforts wherever possible.
  • Also donate a minimum of 300 books per year to worthwhile libraries and services.
  • Provide a range of free and easily accessible online learning tools.
  • Provide pro bono teaching and mentoring.
  • To date the company has donated over £80,000 directly to charities (and provided over £120,000 worth of pro-bono work).

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

We aim to make EVERY PURCHASING DECISION A GREENER ONE.

By challenging:

  • Do we need this item?
  • Who made it?
  • How was it made?
  • What is it wrapped in?
  • How will it be transported?
  • How will it perform throughout its life?
  • What is it made of?
  • Where will it end up?
  • How does the supplier serve society?
  • How does the supplier serve the planet?