Why B Corp Matters Now More Than Ever
Accelerate joins a growing movement of companies reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. The UK B Corp community is the largest and fastest growing in the world, with over 2,600 companies spanning a wide range of industries. These include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, recognises Accelerate for meeting robust, verified standards across key areas, including:
- Governance
- Workers
- Community
- Environment
- Customers
In a world facing an ongoing climate crisis and widening social inequality, businesses must step up more urgently than ever.
This Is Just the Beginning
We’re incredibly proud, a little mind-blown, and most of all, excited about what comes next. Matt says: “When we received the news that we had done it, it marked a huge moment not just for me, but for the whole team. This is because of the work we put in and the realisation of what it means for Accelerate. It’s given me a massive boost of motivation and a strong sense of positivity about what we can achieve in 2026!”
We look forward to connecting with fellow B Corps, learning from this community, and continually challenging ourselves to do better.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, says:
“We are pleased to have B Corps of all shapes and sizes as part of our community — from start-ups to multinationals and across many different industries. Business is a powerful force and B Corps demonstrate that positive impact is possible in any sector. Welcoming Accelerate Adviser Solutions is an exciting moment for the Financial Services industry. B Lab UK and the rest of the B Corp community are really pleased that Accelerate is paving the way for a new way of doing things.”
