A B Corp is a for-profit business certified by B Lab for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility. They prioritise purpose alongside profit, considering the impact on workers, customers, community, and the environment. B Corps aim to use business as a force for good by balancing profit with social and environmental goals. B Corps certified companies use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, below are some of the Hancock brands that are proudly B Corp certified.
B Corps are assessed every 3 years to verify that they still meet the high standards of this certification. Using business as a force for good has been built into our articles of association and is considered throughout our operations.
Bruichladdich Distillery has been recertified as a B Corp with an amazing Impact Score of 100.7 points - a whopping 21% boost in the last three years! Their dedication to sustainability is evident in reduced CO2 emissions, strong community support, and a bold aim to decarbonize production by 2025.
In 2022 the efforts of the Piper Champagne House were recognised as it achieved B Corp Certification, joining a community of companies at the forefront of a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Acquiring the certification is an extensive process involving the assessment of each brands social and environmental influence with more than 200 questions as defined by B Lab, covering governance, employees, communities, and the environment.