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We're proud to announce that we've retained our B Corp certification following a rigorous assessment of our ongoing social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency — resulting in a notable improvement on our B Corp assessment framework score.
The improved framework score reflects progress across our responsible business agenda, including our innovative environmental initiatives, community and social impact investments and governance around our sustainability programme.
In recent years, we've strengthened our environmental commitments through cross-sector partnerships. These include the renewal of our long-term investment in the Kingsdale Head peatland restoration project in the Yorkshire Dales — which prevents around 360 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere annually — as well as the establishment of community allotment partnerships with Liverpool’s Rotunda and Manchester’s Counselling & Family Centre.
We've also achieved our stated commitment to offer 365 days of pro-bono support to the communities that we serve, donated more than £210,000 to 70 charities through The Brabners Foundation and in 2024 reduced paper usage and waste by 3.1m sheets and 47 tonnes respectively compared to 2019 levels.
To coincide with our recertification, we've also launched the next step in our sustainability strategy by setting out a roadmap to become fully Net Zero by 2040 across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. This is a decade ahead of the UK Government’s target of 2050 and in-line with the Paris Agreement and UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The plan focuses on reducing emissions across our operations and supply chain while further embedding sustainability into our culture and client work. Key measures include transitioning to a rail-first approach for business travel, moving to 100% recycled paper and introducing sustainable lease considerations and building improvements across our offices, as well as implementing a sustainable procurement policy across our supply chain.
“Our latest B Corp recertification... has reinforced our belief that responsible business is also good business. We're proud of how far we've come and are excited about the next phase of our sustainability journey, as we set our sights on achieving our Net Zero target in 2040.”
Robert White, CEO
As Simon Lewis (Partner and Head of our Sustainability and Environmental Group) says: "The improvements in our B Corp assessment framework score reflect the focused and systematic approach that we've adopted across the firm, as well as the purposeful engagement and contribution from all our colleagues.
This recertification also reminds us that potentially harder challenges still lie ahead — particularly in addressing Scope 3 emissions across our supply chain. Our Net Zero strategy tackles these challenges head-on, with deliverable targets that prioritise real, net reductions in emissions.
We're also focused on supporting our clients and partners to achieve their own sustainability goals. From advising on major regeneration projects to helping businesses achieve B Corp certification themselves, our plan remains to use our position to lead and promote even greater momentum towards change."
Our CEO, Robert White, adds that “Our mission to ‘make the difference’ reflects that — as a responsible and purpose-led business — we recognise our responsibility to play our part in building a more sustainable future. This commitment extends through our client work, the fantastic businesses we advise and our relationships with colleagues and the communities we serve. Our latest B Corp recertification gives us confidence that we are making a substantial change, while recognising we can always do more.
Our conviction is amplified by the fact that at the same time we've enjoyed record business performance in recent years, which has reinforced our belief that responsible business is also good business. We're proud of how far we've come and are excited about the next phase of our sustainability journey, as we set our sights on achieving our Net Zero target in 2040.”
Our recertification sits alongside continued commercial momentum, with recently reported record revenues of £60.2m and pre-tax profits of £20.3m in FY2025 — an eighth consecutive year of growth — and the announcement of our entry into the London market.
Robert White
Robert is the driving force behind our firm’s strategy. He's also the Chair of The Brabners Foundation and Co-Chair of the True North Advisory Council.
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