The TEFL Org has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp, joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that The TEFL Org meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond shareholder value.
The news comes as the ongoing climate crisis and widening social inequality continue to pose urgent challenges to our economy. B Corp Certification assesses the entirety of a business’ operations and currently covers five main impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to reach a score of 80 points in the B Impact Assessment while providing evidence of responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency. A business must also legally embed their commitment to purpose as well as profit in their company articles.
The TEFL Org is now part of a growing community of over 8,000 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world, with over 1,700 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.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, says: “We are delighted to welcome The TEFL Org to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies that are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that The TEFL Org is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
Andy Healy, MD of The TEFL Org says, “We’re incredibly proud here at The TEFL Org to be joining the B Corps community. We always strive to do business in a way that has a broader positive impact and committing to this process and achieving accreditation is an important milestone for us. We transform people’s lives through education and B Corp’s mission to change the global economy so that it works for all is one we’re thrilled to support.”
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