Owen Mumford, a designer and manufacturer of medical devices, has been awarded B Corp certification after demonstrating strict compliance to the rigorous requirements of this globally recognised mark.
The company, which established its sustainability programme in 2014 and has formally committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), now joins a community of for-profit businesses that are applying growth and profit to the positive gain of the environment and external communities, as well as employees.
B Corp is the standard for a new generation of aspirational brands who are helping to define the future of business in a responsible way. There are now 4,010 B Corps in 77 countries and 153 industries, and more than 100,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. The B Corp community in the UK, representing a broad cross section of industries and sizes, comprises over 400 companies.
B Corp certification, which must be renewed every 3 years to ensure continuing compliance to the stringent requirements, assesses five areas of impact: governance, community, workers, environment and customers.
“Our social and environmental responsibilities have always been high on the agenda at Owen Mumford,” said Jarl Severn, CEO at Owen Mumford. “We believe that it is not enough simply to state ethical and environmental aspirations, but it is also critical to achieve a recognised certification. After all, our marketplaces are reliant on top ethical standards to protect environments, professionals and patients. B Corp provides a solid benchmark for continually improving what we do in our business, in the global communities that we are part of and the ones where can make a positive impact.”
Kate Sandle, Director of Programmes and Engagement of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Owen Mumford to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies who are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that Owen Mumford is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward. Welcoming Owen Mumford is an exciting moment because it has an opportunity to lead the way within the medical device industry.”