We are proud to announce that, as of 1st of July 2024, SOZO is now a certified B Corp™. We have always been committed to creating a better world for our clients and our people, and this is the next step in achieving that vision. Earlier this year, we applied to become a B Corp, and after close inspection, many hours of interviews, and form-filling, we are happy to say that we have achieved it.

What’s a B Corp?

A B Corp is an internationally recognised accreditation for companies that achieve the highest scores across five impact areas: Workers, Community, Environment, Governance, and Customers.

To be granted B Corp accreditation, a company must receive a combined rating of at least 80 and provide evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices regarding energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency.

All B Corps are committed to a purpose beyond profit and providing corporate transparency.

Our B Corp score.

We are proud to say that we achieved a score of 87.7; to put that into context, the standard for those who apply is 50.9. We are particularly proud that we didn’t have to change how we work or who we are as a company to achieve this.

Typically, each company that applies to become a B Corp focuses on one or two of the criteria, and we at SOZO are no different. We have always chosen to take a greener approach to web design and hosting and even offset the carbon from producing a website by working with Ecologi to plant a forest for every site launched.

Our people are another huge focus for us. We are proud to say that many of our staff members have been with us for over 15 years, and our team’s mental health and well-being is integral to how we operate and the targets we set each year.

What does this mean for our clients and employees?

This means nothing changes in our day-to-day operations; we will always be the same eco-conscious, ethical digital agency we have always been. For our clients, it just gives them the confidence that we are who we say we are, and for our current and future employees, it furthers our commitment to being the best we can be for them, our planet, and our clients.

As part of our commitment to B Corp, we will strive to improve our score and continue to work with ambitious individuals and companies who reflect our ongoing principles and vision for the future.

Why we applied for B Corp status in 2024.

Our decision to apply for B Corp status in 2024 is a direct response to the feedback we’ve received from our clients.

We have always focused on our environment and ethical working practices, but over the past year, we have heard more from our clients that these principles are becoming increasingly important to them. We wanted to give them an easy way to recognise what we do, and this step is a testament to our commitment to listening and responding to our client’s needs.

What’s next?

Becoming B Corp certified is just the next step on our journey. Our design and development teams constantly work on innovative solutions to produce low-carbon, eco-friendly websites for our clients.

If you feel our principles and practices fit into your sustainability goals, please contact us. We would love to discuss how we can help reduce your digital carbon footprint. Alternatively, if you are considering becoming B Corp certified, we will happily talk you through the process.