A Northamptonshire-based web design agency that specialises in creating low carbon WordPress websites has achieved B Corp status.
Poppy Eco Hub, founded by Marie Baker and Daniel Lister last year, specialises in creating sustainable and accessible websites that reduce carbon, meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards and comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the new certification sees Poppy Eco Hub join a growing number of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet.
There are currently around 9,700 certified B Corporations – or B Corps as they are better known – in the UK. Each one of these companies has had to undergo a stringent assessment process that shows it meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
The whole process took Marie and Daniel around nine months to complete and they were proud to not only achieve the certification, but to attain an overall score of 98.1 – well above the pass mark of 80.
Marie Baker, director of Poppy Eco Hub, said: “We are over the moon to announce that Poppy Eco Hub is now officially a B Corp after just over a year of trading.
“We knew when we set up the business that we wanted to be a B Corp organisation as it just aligns so well with our mission and purpose – to create sustainable, accessible and visually stunning websites that reduce environmental impact while empowering organisations to thrive in the digital world.
“We are committed to combining innovation with responsibility, championing eco-friendly practices, and promoting inclusivity to build a greener, more connected future.”
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Poppy Eco Hub 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 Poppy Eco Hub is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
