Becoming a B Corp: Why It Matters to Us
At Beyondly, being a business for good has always been part of who we are. Even before achieving B Corp™ certification, sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency were embedded into our company DNA and the way we operated; from how we treat our people and engage with our community, to how we serve our clients and partners.
Becoming a Certified B Corporation™ in September 2022 was a natural next step for us. The certification, verified by B Lab™, recognises companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps lead the way in using business as a force for good, and we are proud to be part of a global movement working to drive real change and benefit people and the planet.
The Journey
Our B Corp journey began with a deep dive into the B Impact™ Assessment which evaluates performance across five key areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
Always striving towards a better way, this process helped us identify opportunities to ensure continuous improvement and strengthen our impact further.
Achieving certification in 2022 has allowed us to be part of the powerful B Corp movement and join a community of over 2,700 like-minded businesses in the UK. It has also provided us with the opportunity to work with new businesses and attract talent via organisations and employees seeking to work with or for B Corps that align with their own values.
Our Commitment to People & Planet
Guided by our commitment to balancing profit alongside people and the planet, we have continued to grow our social and environmental action through a range of initiatives:
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Donate 5% of our annual net profit to selected charities each year through our Fund for Change programme.
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Launched our Beyondly Forest as a small act of appreciation for our customers and stakeholders, and one way we commit to reducing our carbon footprint.
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Established a number of external partnerships and collaborated on the delivery of impactful projects to drive forward our ESG strategy, including WRAP, RECOUP, and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).
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Conduct materiality assessments every 2 years to help inform our ESG focus areas.
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Introduced our cycle to work, electric vehicle, and car share schemes.
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Introduced enhanced family leave, life leave, ethical marketing, and breastfeeding policies.
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Reduced the payment gap between the highest and lowest paid staff members.
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Moved to a Net Zero office with a ground-sourced heat pump.
A fundamental part of our journey was redefining our vision, purpose, and values, to align with B Corp principles:
- Vision: To create a better, fairer, sustainable world for all
- Purpose: To lead, inspire, and educate to positively impact society and the environment
- Values: Trust, Commitment, Respect, Passion, and Innovation
Find out more about our vision, purpose, and values below.
Continuing the Journey: 2025 Recertification & Beyond
We are proud to have achieved our B Corp re-certification in 2025, with an improved score of 98.1 (increasing from 85.7 in 2022). This improvement reflects the progress we have made since our initial certification, and demonstrates our continued dedication to embedding sustainability deeper across our operations.
Beyondly is incredibly proud to be recognised for the work we do to help create a better, fairer, and more sustainable world for all. Always striving towards further improvement, we are excited to continue on our B Corp journey and grow our impact.
Join the Movement: B Corp Consultancy & Certification Support
We are passionate about helping others use business as a force for good, so we launched our B Corp consultancy service in 2023.
Becoming a B Corp is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to people and the planet; however, the process is complex and knowing where to start can be daunting.
Our expert consultants are here to support your businesses wherever you are on your B Corp journey; from navigating the new standards and self-assessment, to in-depth guidance throughout evaluation and verification.
Together, we can create a better, fairer, and sustainable world for all.
I love seeing the positive impact we create as a business and having a clear sense of purpose. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch the company grow whilst making such a positive difference for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the wider community and truly being a force for good.
I’m so thrilled to see the brilliant impact Beyondly is having being recognised. The team have worked hard to continuously find ways to improve our environmental and social impact, and even with the rapid growth we’ve had the B Corp values remain embedded within our culture and core to day-to-day operations.
Working for a B Corp fills me with pride and I love how this movement underpins all we do as a business; it provides a cohesive approach and intentional decision-making across every department. The B Corp community is such a positive space and it feels good to be part of something that is always striving for a bigger purpose.
It’s incredibly rewarding and motivating to work for a B Corp, truly balancing people, planet and profit. It makes the work we do feel more meaningful and the impact more tangible. The community is amazing, and it feels even more special that we get to help other businesses become B Corps too.
I am so proud to work for a B Corp business as it means putting people at the heart of everything we do! We have a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and proud to be part of something that really makes a difference!
What I love most about being part of the B Corp community is the shared commitment to giving back and making business a force for good.