What is a B Corp?
Certified B Corporations are companies that have been verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
B Corps balance profit with purpose. They legally have to consider the impact of their decisions on the environment, their community, employees, customers and suppliers.
As a B Corp in the renewable energy sector, we’re part of a community of businesses leading a global movement to make business a force for good.
The Board of Clade is immensely proud to announce its achievement of B Corp certification, a significant milestone that underscores our unwavering commitment to not only financial success but also to social and environmental responsibility.
This certification is a testament to Clade’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, performance, and accountability, aligning our operations with our core values of sustainability, equity, and community engagement.
This is not just an accolade; it is a call to action, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a significant step towards our vision of creating lasting, positive change in the world.
Dean Frost, MD
What does this mean for Clade and our community?
At Clade, we care deeply about the impact we have on the world and the people in it.
To be certified as a B Corp, we’ve gone through a rigorous process that’s taken almost three years. During this time, every aspect of our business has been looked at in great detail.
We’re proud that the B Lab team has recognised our holistic approach to business, where we prioritise the wellbeing of our employees, the communities we serve and the planet alongside our economic goals.
Not only does the certification see us join a community of companies leading a global movement for an economy that benefits all. It also means that when you work with us, you’re having a positive impact on our employees, the communities we serve and the planet.
Our B Corp Certification
The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.
Governance
At Clade, we operate within an Impact Business Model that’s intentionally designed to create a positive outcome. Our governance score takes into account our overall mission, ethics, transparency and engagement around our social and environmental impact.
Workers
Our employees’ wellbeing is a priority at Clade. This score reflects our contribution to their financial security, health and safety, wellness, career development, engagement and satisfaction.
Community
Our social responsibilities are central to the way we run our business. Diversity, equity and inclusion, economic impact, civic engagement, charitable giving and supply chain management are all aspects that make up our community score.
Environment
This score reflects our commitment to cutting our own carbon emissions at the same time as helping our customers to achieve net zero through our innovative natural refrigerant heat pump and refrigeration technologies.
Customers
Helping our customers to reach their sustainability goals is integral to our business. This score evaluates our stewardship of our customers through ethical marketing, data privacy and security, feedback channels and the quality of our products and services.
Tell me more
Keen to find out more about our holistic approach to business?
View our full assessment on the B Corp website, or learn more about our company policies and values on our About Us page.
Choosing Clade for your heating and cooling needs means choosing to have a positive impact on people and the planet.
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