A B Corporation, or B Corp for short, is a type of business that meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit organization B Lab, which assesses a company’s impact on its workers, customers, community, and the environment.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Boaz Studio. By becoming a B Corp, we are taking a significant step towards formalizing our commitment to environmental and ethical responsibility. Here’s why becoming a B Corp matters to us:

• Measuring What Matters: As a B Corp, we undergo a comprehensive assessment that evaluates our impact on various stakeholders, including our employees, clients, suppliers, community, and the environment. This assessment allows us to gain insights into areas where we can improve our practices and make a positive impact.
• Accountability and Transparency: B Corps are held to high standards of accountability and transparency. By adhering to these standards, we are able to build trust with our stakeholders and demonstrate our commitment to operating with integrity.
• Driving Positive Change: B Corps are part of a global movement of businesses striving to use their influence and resources for the greater good. By becoming a B Corp, we join a community of like-minded businesses that are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world.
• Inspiring Others: By leading the way as a B Corp, we hope to inspire other businesses in our industry and beyond to prioritize sustainability and social responsibility. We believe that together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future.

As a B Corp, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of sustainability and social responsibility. Here are some of the key areas where we focus our efforts:

• Environmental Stewardship: We prioritize eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient design solutions, and sustainable practices throughout our projects. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint and promote a cyclical economy. Designing healthy spaces for our clients not only supports environmental wellbeing, but human health too.
• Ethical Sourcing: We carefully select suppliers and partners who share our values and uphold ethical business practices. We prioritize working with local artisans and suppliers who prioritize fair trade, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. Our B Corp journey goals include ensuring that at least 50% of Boaz Studio’s company expenses are spent within a 50 mile radius of our studio in Cornwall.
• Employee Well-being: We prioritize the well-being and professional development of our team members. We foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Community Engagement: We actively engage with our local community and support initiatives that align with our values. We believe in giving back and contributing to the well-being of the communities we serve. We offer 80 hours pro bono annually towards community projects. These have included regenerating The Old Library, Bodmin, and contributing time to The Trinity Centre in St Austell, including a brick making workshop with Brickfield.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing improvement and innovation in our sustainability practices. We regularly review our operations, seek feedback, and strive to implement new strategies and technologies that reduce our environmental impact. Our B Corp accreditation will be reviewed every 3 years, so this is only the beginning for us!

Becoming a B Corp is an important milestone for Boaz Studio. It reinforces our dedication to sustainability and social responsibility, and it serves as a constant reminder of the positive impact we can make as a business.

We invite you to join us on this journey. Whether you are a client, supplier, partner, or member of our community, your support and collaboration are invaluable. Together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

What are our next hurdles?

A B Corp certification is all about progressive development. In 3 years time we will have to go through the same process again to become re-certified. In this time we hope to have not only upheld everything we have achieved so far, but improved significantly in all areas of assessment.

• We’d like to understand and pay more attention to our carbon footprint – how can we track this for each individual project?
• Ongoing monitoring of supplier and subcontractor standards regarding ethical sourcing, fair labour practices, and environmental impact.
• As Boaz Studio grows and takes on larger projects, maintaining the same level of sustainability and social impact becomes more challenging. This will require careful planning, resource management, and the ability to influence and collaborate with suppliers and partners to align with Boaz Studio’s values.