Why B Corp Matters Now More Than Ever
We are joining a growing movement of companies who are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. The B Corp community in the UK is the largest and fastest growing in the world, with over 2,600 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes. Names include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Verified by B Lab, the not for profit behind the B Corp movement, recognises that Accelerate meets robust, verified standards across key areas, including:
- Governance
- Workers
- Community
- Environment
- Customers
In a world facing an ongoing climate crisis and widening social inequality, it’s more urgent than ever that businesses step up with accountability and purpose.
This Is Just the Beginning
We’re incredibly proud, a little mind blown and most of all, we’re now so excited about what comes next. Matt says: “Receiving the news that we had done it and are actually B Corp certified, was a huge moment not just for me, but the whole team, due to the work we put in and the realisation of what it means for Accelerate. It’s given me a massive boost of motivation and sense of positivity for what we can achieve in 2026!”
We look forward to connecting with fellow B Corps and to learn from this community, to hold ourselves accountable and continually challenge 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 startups 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.”
