We're proud to be a certified B Corp
This year we were assessed independently from Octopus Group, our financial backer, and are incredibly proud to have scored 110.6 - way above the 80 point threshold required for certification.
We’re also excited to be part of Octopus Group’s B Corp recertification, scoring in the top 10% globally as a Group, and as an individual company we are in the top 15%.
What is B Corp?
B Corp is a new kind of business. The ‘B’ stands for ‘Benefit for all’. This recognition reflects our commitment to being purpose-driven and meeting high social and environmental standards, transparency, and accountability.
As a B Corp, we're independently verified by B-Lab, a global non-profit network, showcasing our dedication to positively impacting all stakeholders – employees, communities, customers, and our planet.
Joining a global movement of over 8,700 companies, we put purpose above profit and strive for positive change every day.
How do we score as a B Corp?
Overall Score: 110.6 - we’re in the top 15% of all B Corp certified companies!
We're proud to announce that our overall impact score of 110.6 (up 22.2% from 90.5), places us at the forefront among UK benchmarks, our sector, and companies of similar size.
Business as a force for good.
As a certified B Corp, we have amended our Articles of Association to reflect our commitment to positively impacting society and the environment through our business and operations. This legally binds us to use business as a force for good.
People are at the heart of our business.
As a certified B Corp, we know that people are at the heart of our business, and taking care of them is important. Our people-first approach acknowledges that our employees are the driving force behind our company’s mission.
Rooted in community.
Community is at the core of our B Corp business. Engaging and supporting the wider collective influences the various small and large decisions we make each day. From actively managing diversity in hiring to creating an inclusive workplace, we are dedicated to enriching our community.
Creating a sustainable future.
As a certified B Corp, we are taking action on our environmental impact and are committed to achieving net zero by 2030. To do this, we are taking several actions, including updating our vehicle fleet to be 100% electric, establishing a net zero supply chain, and reducing our use of energy, water, and waste.
Driven by purpose.
As a certified B Corp, our mission is deeply rooted in purpose. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in giving people the opportunities they need to lead fulfilling, independent lives. We strive to achieve this for each and every young person who benefits from our services.
Why is it important?
To become a B Corp, a business needs to have the right values in place to begin with and our corporate objectives closely align with the B Corp values.
Dan Slater, Strategy Director, said: “Everyone at Aurora should be really proud of this achievement. The process of becoming a certified B Corp is rigorous; they looked into every area of our business and don’t hold back with their challenges!
“Gaining this external accreditation means more to us than just having a certificate, it’s about us being a valued part of the communities we serve and represents a commitment from us to continue to do good.”
“We always want to do and be better and are very proud to be part of a worldwide movement of mission-led companies that balances purpose and profit.
“But this is just the beginning. We’re dedicated to doing the right thing for everyone impacted by our business and this will always drive how we act and all decisions we make.”