Proud to be a BCorp
Our B Corp Story
We are a deeply trusted partner, at the forefront of business ethics, working with our clients to use our business as a force for good in the world
In April 2022 we decided to make a bold decision to work towards achieving the B Corp award at MRA. Over a year later, and following a very significant amount of work in the background, we were successful! It was a moment of absolute joy for us all!
But why? Why would an Executive Coaching Consultancy take strides to support social and environmental governance standards and to create a business that is a force for good?It was a simple choice for us. One of our core company values is: “Committed to collectively thriving: Striving for a positive and thriving world – inclusively and sustainably making a difference for all of our futures”. So B Corp and what it represents was a perfect fit.
What is a B Corp
B Corp’s mission is for there to be ‘an inclusive, equitable and regenerative system for all people and the plant’. It is striving to make significant changes globally in how organisations run and the impactful choices they consciously make.
We are part of a global community that believes in purpose over profit, that leads for transparency and accountability at all levels, and that has principled leadership as its heart.
We're proud to meet the B Corp standard
Governance
This extensive area of the B Corp assessment requires organisations to ensure they are governed effectively and in line with the B Corp standards. It also requires organisations to make a legal change to their ‘articles of association’ to this effect
Workers
This area focuses on employees and associates to drive ethical and people-focused working practices that go far beyond employment law requirements
Community
This area looks at how local communities are supported by B Corp organisations to drive social impact, and also includes a commitment to significant charitable donations
Environment
This area considers the choices made by organisations to commit to environmental best practice including sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain
Consumers
This area reviews the types of customers that organisations choose to work with/for, including an extensive list of sectors that are deemed not to be in line with the B Corp mission
Success is just the start
In April 2023 we successfully achieved the certified B Corp standard – a huge achievement for our business, and one we are confident all of our clients will be pleased to hear! A major milestone in our journey.
As a B Corp we are committed to our business being one that continuously invests in itself and in its impact for others. Striving to achieve and maintain B Corp standards also requires us at MRA to produce annual ‘Impact Reports’ to highlight our ongoing commitment to the standards and also our progress towards continuous improvement in all areas of the assessment. There is something deeply rewarding about knowing that you are making the right choices in life, and this is most definitely one of them for us at MRA. You can learn about B Corp here: https://bcorporation.uk.