Burnetts Solicitors LLP becomes a Certified B Corporation
It joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good
Newcastle law firm Burnetts Solicitors LLP has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.
Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Burnetts meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond shareholder value.
B Corp Certification assesses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers impact areas related to practices around governance, workers, community, the environment and customers. The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to provide evidence on performance while legally embedding their commitment to purpose as well as profit in their company articles.
Burnetts, which is one of the largest independent law firms in the North of England, is now part of a growing community of over 10,000 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK is the largest and fastest growing in the world, with over 2,500 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes. Other B Corps include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, says:
“Welcoming Burnetts Solicitors to the B Corp community is hugely exciting. Its commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others and will help spread the notion that success in business is as much about people and planet as it is profit.”
Nick Gutteridge, Managing Partner of Burnetts Solicitors, said:
“Burnetts was established over 100 years ago and we’re incredibly proud of the firm it is today. As the world has grown faster and seemingly more anonymous, we remain independent and true to our roots and values. We’ve always been about people – our team, our clients, our community, and our certification as a B Corp recognises that, along with our commitment to using our business as a force for good. This is a really happy day for everyone at and connected with Burnetts.”
To find out more about Burnetts Solicitors, please visit www.burnetts.co.uk.
