SBIA PARTNER PROFILE EARTH’S EDGE
Down to Earth Earth’s Edge encourages other businesses to engage with B Corp Certification, a stamp of approval on the overall positive impact of a company
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or a small company, Earth’s Edge continues to punch well above its weight in terms of sustainable business, nominated across six categories at this year’s Awards, as well as a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact. One of the highlights of this year for the sustainable travel company has been achieving B Corp status. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corp Certification assesses the overall positive impact of the company through a rigorous assessment of its impact on its workers, customers, community, and environment. The B Corp status recognises businesses that balance purpose with profit, putting environmental and social responsibilities to the forefront of how they operate. B Corps are committed to using business as a force for good, ensuring they are actively benefiting the planet and all those that inhabit it, through sustainable business practices and creating environmental awareness. The process of getting certified is long and tough. Every single element of the business is taken into consideration, and the process takes many, many months. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT For Earth’s Edge, their ethos is to make sure that they are continually improving the company’s environmental and social impact, implementing better governance structures, empowering their employees and looking after their customers. “By gaining B Corp status, we’re not only
BY GAINING B CORP STATUS, WE’RE NOT ONLY CONFIRMING THAT WE’RE DOING THE RIGHT THING, BUT WE’RE SEEING HOW WE CAN ACTIVELY IMPROVE, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
confirming that we’re doing the right thing, but we’re seeing how we can actively improve, every step of the way,” says Arianna Stewart, Environment and Digital Design Manager at Earth’s Edge. “At Earth’s Edge, we’ve always been incredibly passionate about sustainability, responsible travel and community development. However, by taking the time to complete this rigorous assessment,
we have secured a globally-recognised stamp of approval acknowledging our commitment to the environment and the community. This is an achievement that we are incredibly proud of. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.” Stewart continues, “This isn’t just about our own achievement. We believe that the more businesses that achieve certification, the better it is for us all. If we’re all working to one common goal, that can only mean a better world for everyone. The more B Corps there are, the better for the people, the planet, and the environment. We want to encourage as many other companies as we can to take the assessment. That way, everyone from large corporations to small businesses are all held accountable for their social and environmental actions and practices.”
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