We’re so proud to announce that after a long journey, and the extremely rigorous standards of certification, we’re now officially Certified B Corp™! Being part of this growing community of over 9,000 businesses globally is already making us think more creatively about how to address social and environmental challenges.  

We wanted to give you an insight into what this means for us and our clients. 

So, what is B Corp™? 

Certified B Corps ™, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. 

It’s not a straightforward journey to achieve and maintain this certification. All B Corps ™ have to: 

1. Complete the B Impact Assessment which measures 5 key areas from governance to the company’s impact on the environment.
2. Meet the B Corp™ legal requirement
3. Sign the B Corp™ Agreement and the Declaration of Interdependence.

B Corps ™ have to recertify every 3 years. 

Why did become a certified B Corp™? 

Becoming B Corp™ is important to us for many reasons, from community and collaboration to providing a great place to work and offering our clients a trusted extension to their team. Here are the main factors that drove our decision to become a certified B Corp™. 

• Becoming part of a collective force for good – we love the idea of transforming the economic system. 

• Continuously improving – achieving this certification and being part of this community has made us think about how to address social and environmental challenges. This has led to innovation in business models and products. 

• Attracting and retaining talent – millennials and Gen Z, in particular, prioritise working for companies that make a positive impact.  

• Brand differentiation – our clients have stringent targets to ensure they are net zero in relatively short timeframes, as part of this, their supply chain is critical. Going through the B Corp certification process is already helping us to build trust with customers, employees, and investors. 

• Community – as a B Corp™ we are able to connect with a global community of like-minded businesses, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to resources. 

• Securing long term mission alignment – the B Corp™ legal framework helps protect our mission through leadership changes and capital raises. 

What makes us a B Corp™ and how are we doing business differently?   

• We are people and planet focussed. As a remote by design organisation, we have always been conscious of our carbon footprint and providing a virtual workspace that enables a work life balance. 

• We exist to enable channel, partner and ecosystem professionals and are driven to make their roles easier. 

For over ten years we’ve been operating as an extension of our client’s teams to identify challenges, develop solutions and deliver results. In doing so, we’ve had the opportunity to develop proven models and methodologies, take part in research, and find new ways to streamline processes, add value and drive ROI for our clients. For those who can’t access our services, we offer support through Coterie Connect and Coterie Academy. 

Lastly, we’re really excited for what the future holds for Coterie as we continue to work to the high standards of our certification. If you have questions about our journey or our future plans, please feel free to contact us. But for now, the easiest way to keep up to date is to follow us on LinkedIn.