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Priority – Sanderson Weatherall ’ s Teesside office head Matthew Clarke says B Corp certification heralds a journey towards continuous improvement and wider collective action .
B Corp status is property firm ’ s guarantee of
safety , quality and trust
In May , Sanderson Weatherall successfully completed the approval process to become a B Corp certified company , with an overall score of 87.4
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Corp certification is a rigorous process created and managed by B Lab that requires businesses to be assessed and provide evidence of meeting or exceeding set environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) standards .
The firm was evaluated on its accreditations , quality assurance , policies , environmental credentials , commitment to improving its local communities , data privacy and data handling .
Scoring well in these areas offers Sanderson Weatherall ’ s clients assurance that their data is safe and its services are of the highest quality .
Achieving B Corp certification provides a clear demonstration that the firm is well placed to support clients to meet their own ESG goals .
Its current ESG consultancy service offering includes : > Green buildings > Energy management , monitoring and efficiency > Climate resilience and carbon offsetting > Energy Performance Certificates ( EPC ) > Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
( ESOS ) > Space optimisation and tenant wellbeing > Green waste management and recycling processes > Sustainable design and development > Tenant engagement
> Supply chain excellence > Compliance with environmental laws and regulations > Net zero audits > ISO-accredited environmental management systems
> Industry rankings optimisation and reporting , ( such as GRESB , NABERS and PRI )
> Portfolio advisory
Now , as a B Corp-certified company , existing and future clients can be confident Sanderson Weatherall is working to the exacting standards set by B Lab .
They are guaranteed that when the firm provides services , it will do so with as little impact as possible on both the planet and the communities in which it works .
By partnering with a B Corp-certified company , clients can feel assured that their investment is supporting broader community goals , such as economic development , charitable initiatives and the improvement of green spaces .
Matthew Clarke , head of Sanderson Weatherall ’ s Teesside office , said : “ B Corp certification clearly demonstrates that we are consistently meeting the required high standards across a wide range of areas relating to how socially and environmentally conscious we are as a firm .
“ This means we can develop and grow greater trust and more sustainable relationships with not just our existing clients , but also potential clients across the region who are aligned with our ethical and environmental values .
“ We see being B Corp certified as the beginning of our journey towards continuous improvement and wider collective action , which we hope will make a difference to how we take care of our employees and how we prioritise taking care of the environment , as well as how we can have a positive impact on our clients and the way they do business .”
The property industry continues to evolve through influences in technology , culture and economy , and Sanderson Weatherall says it ’ s excited to be a part of the journey , making an impact where it can and adapting when it needs to .
Sanderson Weatherall is owned and run by a group of commercial property experts , providing property consultancy services to owners , occupiers , investors , developers and financial advisors of property and associated assets .
Operating from nine offices across the UK provides the opportunity to combine local knowledge and skills , ensuring a complete property advice offering to all clients regardless of location .
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