It means the company is now part of a growing community of over 10,000 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps™.
The B Corp™ community in the UK is the largest and fastest-growing in the world, with over 2,600 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes. Names include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Rob Atkinson, chief executive at DP Medical (pictured right), said: “We are exceptionally proud to become a Certified B Corporation™, proving testimony to our commitment towards working together for change and being transparent and accountable for our impact on people and the planet.
“It’s an achievement the team has worked hard to achieve, adapting our systems, processes and practices to make sure they reflect evolving social and environmental issues, while aligning with our customers’ wants and needs.
“B Corp™ Certification means so much to us. We are one of very few companies with the status in our industry and so I know our customers, suppliers and wider partners will value this step in our journey, demonstrating how our purpose and our plans for positive impact are embedded across our business.”
The certification, awarded by B Lab, is given to companies verified as meeting standards across seven social, environmental and governance Impact Topic areas: Climate Action; Human Rights; Purpose and Stakeholder Governance; Fair Work; Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Environmental Stewardship and Circularity; and Government Affairs and Collective Action.
DP Medical’s Quality and Environment Manager, Javier Pazos Garcia (pictured left) led on the Certification process, coordinating input across all departments, driving impact measurement and implementing key environmental and governance improvements.
Javier, said: “I’m thrilled we have reached this milestone and excited to continue on this journey, setting higher standards and staying true to our values across every aspect of our business.
“The Certification work brought teams together to meet rigorous standards, resulting in this achievement. Our aim is now to ensure ongoing progress and meaningful impact in all areas of B Corp™, from environmental stewardship to fair work and stakeholder governance, doing our best for our people, our customers, our communities and the planet.”
Chris Turner, CEO of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome DP Medical to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies that are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that DP is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
DP Medical is a leading supplier of cutting-edge ENT, gynaecology and dentistry products across the UK and Ireland.
The company’s B Corp™ Certification follows a number of social and environmental initiatives introduced by the business in recent years, including achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation, Living Wage Foundation accreditation and rolling out both its Social Value Plan and Carbon Reduction Plan.