The Wholesale Group achieves B Corp status

In recognition of its commitment to responsible business and creating positive impact, The Wholesale Group has become the first wholesale buying group to achieve B Corp Certification

Awarded by B Lab following a rigorous assessment, B Corp Certification recognises businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. It reflects an organisation’s commitment to balancing purpose with profit and to operating responsibly for the benefit of all stakeholders.

By joining the global B Corp community, The Wholesale Group becomes part of a worldwide network of organisations committed to sharing knowledge, learning from one another and using business as a force for good.

“Achieving B Corp Certification is an important milestone for The Wholesale Group,” said Jess Douglas, Managing Director – People & Operations. “We have always aimed to do business in the right way and the assessment enabled us to review every part of the organisation, strengthen our governance and reinforce the standards we set ourselves.

“Joining the B Corp community means we can continue learning from other organisations that share our values while remaining accountable to our members, suppliers, colleagues and the communities we serve.”

Coral Rose, Managing Director – Foodservice, added: “Collaboration has always been at the heart of The Wholesale Group. Becoming part of the B Corp community reflects the way we already work – supporting one another, sharing knowledge and learning from others.

“We hope our certification encourages more organisations across wholesale to explore what responsible business means for them. By sharing ideas and learning from others, we can help raise standards across our industry while creating a positive impact for people, communities and the environment.”

B Corp Coral Rose Jess Douglas The Wholesale Group