Areas of improvement
We’re delighted that our scores have increased in three key areas this year.
- Governance: the way we’re run, our ethics, transparency and management
- Environment: improvements we made to the office including installing an electric boiler which resulted in a huge drop in GHG emissions
- Community: our commitment to Black in Tech and Code4000
Why being a BCorp matters
Donors expect both the charity they’re supporting and their suppliers to have the highest ethical standards. In order to avoid reputational damage, charities need to do due diligence to ensure the organisations they work with align with their values.
This can be time consuming and expensive. That’s why we made the decision in 2020 to apply to become BCorp certified. The process involved is incredibly thorough – our assessment was 72 pages long and took a year to complete, but it was worth it.
Third party verification
By having a third party verify that we consider the impact of our business decisions on workers, customers, suppliers, the community and the environment, there’s no need for charities to undertake their own, costly due diligence before working with us. Being BCorp verified puts their mind at rest – safe in the knowledge that they’re partnering with an organisation that aligns with their values.
Aiming even higher
“We’re thrilled to have increased our BCorps score to 134, placing us among the top 10 highest-scoring BCorps in the UK. We’re especially proud that BCorps have recognised our strong governance, ethical practices, commitment to transparency, and investment in making the office more sustainable. Additionally, we’re excited to be acknowledged for the fantastic work we’ve done to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in tech.
In 2019, we were recognised as Best for the World for workers and scored highly for customer care, and while we maintained strong scores in these areas, operational challenges last year led to small decreases. However, we have since implemented several key improvements, built a high-performing team, and significantly enhanced client care. We’re confident these advancements will be reflected in our next BCorps audit – and we look forward to further improving our score.” Marcus Watson, CEO, Fat Beehive.
*At the time of writing
