We are thrilled to announce that Soap Creative has achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses dedicated to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to balancing profit with purpose, and we are excited to share this journey with you.
What is B Corp Certification?
B Corp certification is awarded to companies that demonstrate a holistic approach to business, balancing purpose and profit. Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. The rigorous certification process evaluates a company’s entire social and environmental performance, ensuring that they meet the highest standards.
Our Journey to Certification
Achieving B Corp certification is not just a milestone, but a testament to our dedication to making a positive impact on the world. The journey began with a comprehensive assessment of our practices and policies, ensuring that we meet the stringent requirements set by B Lab, the nonprofit network behind the B Corp movement.
We scrutinised every aspect of our operations, from our environmental footprint to our social policies, governance, and community engagement. This rigorous self-examination helped us identify areas where we excelled and areas where we needed to improve, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
Why We Pursued B Corp Certification
At Soap, we believe in doing business in a way that benefits everyone. Pursuing B Corp certification aligns with our core values and our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical business practices. Here are a few reasons why we embarked on this journey:
What This Means for Our Stakeholders
For our employees, achieving B Corp certification means working for a company that values their well-being and growth. We are committed to providing a positive work environment, fostering diversity and inclusion, and offering opportunities for professional development.
For our customers, it means supporting a business that prioritises ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility. By choosing to work with us, you are contributing to a movement that values people and the planet.
For our community, it means actively participating in initiatives that promote social good, environmental conservation, and economic development. We are dedicated to making a positive impact locally and globally.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
B Corp certification is not the end of our journey—it’s a stepping stone. We are committed to continually assessing and improving our practices to ensure that we remain at the forefront of sustainability and social responsibility. This certification is a promise to our stakeholders that we will keep striving for excellence in every aspect of our business.
The Biggest Thank You of All
Before we wrap up, we must make a special mention and express our utmost gratitude and admiration to Andy Hawkins and Jude Sergeland at Business On Purpose. We joined one of their B Corp boot camp cohorts back in January, and over a 10-week period, with an hour call each week, they explained and guided us through every step of the application. There are six core sections that require lots of detail specific to your company, so no two businesses can answer the same. They were also always on call, only an email away should we have further questions.
Since joining their cohort, we have been opened up to and completely welcomed into an amazing community of people who believe in and strive for the same thing: to put people, planet, and purpose above profit.
If you’re considering beginning your B Corp journey, we could not recommend speaking to Andy or Jude enough and getting their help and guidance.
Join Us in Celebrating
We invite you to join us in celebrating this significant achievement. Follow our journey on social media, share your thoughts, and engage with us as we continue to work towards a better, more sustainable future. Your support and feedback are invaluable as we navigate this path together.
Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to balance profit with purpose. Together, we can make a difference and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.
Stay tuned for more updates and initiatives as we continue to uphold the standards of a B Corp. Let’s celebrate this milestone and look forward to the positive impact we can create together.
We Imagine, We Create, We Share, We Inspire. We are soap creative. Founded in 2007, soap was born out of a passion for all things design and together we build exceptional customer experiences
