Becoming a B Corp requires companies to undergo a review of their operational impact and business model, assessed against the B Lab pillars of governance, workers, community, environment and customers.
Graeme Watson, ESG director, said: “This certification is a key milestone in the history of our business. It’s a powerful verification of our commitment to crafting positive change.”
Highlights of Wilson Vale’s work includes:
- The contract caterer works with over 300 local suppliers across the UK, supporting communities and maintaining high standards for product quality and environmental practices.
- Wilson Vale boasts significant internal promotion rates with 93% of the operational support team and 83% of the central leadership team promoted internally.
- 50% of the board and 54% of the workforce are women.
- At their Leicestershire headquarters, Wilson Vale has implemented a 100-kilowatt solar array, a Daikin heat-pump climate control system and six electric car charging points.
Melissa Wallbank, Wilson Vale managing director, added: “For our clients, working with a B Corp caterer means partnering with a company that puts sustainability, inclusivity and accountability at the heart of everything we do – delivering not just high-quality food but a service that prioritises people and the planet that can support their own environmental and social credentials.”