Pagabo Group delight at 'milestone' B Corp status

A Yorkshire-based business group has achieved B Corp certification.

Pagabo Group, headquartered in Hull, secured a B Corp score of 95.7.

The figure is above the 80 benchmark, with bosses saying the accreditation “solidifies” the “ethos” the company has worked to achieve, as it embeds sustainability at the core of operations.

B Corp certification assesses businesses on governance, workers, community, environment and customer impact.

Simon Toplass, group chief executive for Pagabo Group, said: “Whether its planning and procurement, through to management and evaluation, our goal has always been to produce positive outcomes for all at every touchpoint.

“The evaluation process looks at a company’s impact on communities, the environment and governance. 

“Alongside these, it also focuses on creating a positive impact on employees, which is something that’s always been a top priority for us.”

Pagabo Group, which includes procurement framework specialist Pagabo, contract management software firm Sypro, social value consultancy Loop and asset risk management platform Risk Manager, operates across industries such as construction, energy and waste. 

Simon added: “The B Corp certification marks the latest in a number of accreditations we hold that back this way of working, including being a Living Wage Employer and a Good Business Charter business.

“We have embodied the ethos championed by B Corp, and that is clearly reflected by the rigorous accreditation process awarding us 95.7 points.

“The milestone solidifies what we’ve been working so hard on, and sets stock of what will be a continued commitment to do even better into the future.”

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