Embracing the culture of Gen B – stronger together this B Corp Month

This March marks B Corp Month globally, and the third B Corp month we’re celebrating at Energise since our certification in 2022. B Corps, or Gen B as we call ourselves, are a global movement of for-profit businesses, with the collective goal of building an inclusive and sustainable economy that works for everyone.

With B Corps leading the change across over 9,500 organisations (a quarter of those being in the UK), let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on what this means for us in 2025.

Why does being a B Corp matter to Energise?

Energise is built on the expertise, passion, and commitment of our team. We believe that fostering a culture of learning, wellbeing, and sustainability is essential to delivering impact—both internally and through our work with customers. Naturally, our goals aligned with the B Lab ethos and applying to become a Certified B Corp was a natural fit.

B Corps are leading the movement of impactful businesses forward, together. We recognise that sustainability is multi-faceted, encompassing not only environmental concerns but also social responsibility, governance, and long-term resilience. Our approach is built on the belief that businesses need practical, holistic solutions that support them at every stage of their sustainability journey.

With B Corps leading the change across over 9,500 organisations (a quarter of those being in the UK), let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on what this means for us in 2025.

Why does being a B Corp matter to Energise?

Tamsin Alsbury, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Energise, explains, “We’re proud to be part of the B Corp community — not just for the badge, but because it holds us to account on the things that matter: cutting carbon emissions, reducing harm, and building a business that restores more than it takes.

“When organisations — including our own — align purpose with action, and put regeneration at the heart of how they operate, that’s when we unlock real, lasting impact for people and planet.”

We were proud to certify with a score of 105.2 out of 200, compared to the score of 50.9 for a standard business and 80 needed to qualify for B Corp status. Over the past three years, we’ve strategically made progress across all 5 pillars of B Corp certification. It’s so important to us to acknowledge both the progress we’ve made, plus understanding that there’s always scope for further improvements!

Here are a few highlights since we became a B Corp in 2022:

Had our Net Zero target verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative

100% renewable energy supply + zero scope 1 & 2 emissions

1 in 50 of the UK workforce impacted by our work

Introduced well-being and ethics-focused assessments for our employees

Introduced leadership development for consistent management practices and positive working culture

Introduced a 360° employee review process

Improved the tie between remuneration and sustainability across the organisation

Certified as a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Achieved 3 ‘UK’s Best Workplaces’ awards with Great Place To Work®
Achieved SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards Best Employer 2022

Launched Sustemic, making sustainability accessible to SMEs

Over £7,500 worth of volunteer hours in FY24 alone

Our long-term goals as a B Corp

The sustainability landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Businesses are navigating a growing web of compliance requirements, including evolving corporate sustainability reporting standards, supply chain due diligence laws, and regulatory expectations. At the same time, many organisations face financial pressures that may tempt them to deprioritise sustainability investments. However, pulling back now is not an option—businesses that fail to act risk falling behind in a market that is rapidly shifting towards greater accountability, stakeholder scrutiny, and long-term value creation.

Tamsin explains, “Looking ahead, we recognise the need to lead by example. We are committed to embedding sustainability even further into our own operations, learning from the successes of our customers, and ensuring that we hold ourselves to the same high standards we encourage others to meet.”

“While we have made progress in supporting businesses on their decarbonisation journeys, we recognise that we must do more. The urgency of the climate challenge demands that businesses act boldly, think bigger, and lead with integrity. That means not only reducing our own environmental footprint but also inspiring change across industries, advocating for stronger action, and proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.

“In FY25, we are committed to being the change we want to see in the world. We will set clearer reduction targets for our own operations, refine our digital sustainability strategy, and work with customers and partners to accelerate climate action at scale. Sustainability is not just something we deliver—it’s something we live, and we are determined to lead by example.”

Embracing the B Corp: our team share their favourite brands

In the spirit of lifting up fellow B Corps to celebrate B Corp Month, we asked the Energise team to share their favourite brands.

Gran Luchito – a firm favourite in weekly Taco nights

Bold Bean Co – one of our team said they are ‘the best beans ever’
Riverford – the convenience of food deliveries, finally backed by good reputation and ethics

Hello Fresh & Green Chef – providing local British products and the perfect amount of ingredients – so no food waste. Any surplus food at their packing facility is also donated to people in need!

Candy Kittens – gourmet treats for team members with a sweet tooth

Yogi tea – delicious herbal teas with mindful reminders on each tea bag

Plenish Drinks – their oat drink has only 3 ingredients and is the perfect buddy to hot drinks

Sarah Raven – a staple for gardening supplies and creating beautiful outdoor spaces

VivoBarefoot – thoughtful shoes, made with foot biology in mind

Seasalt – coastal inspired, timeless clothing

FatFace – versatile clothes for day-to-day adventures
Zen Internet – the UK’s most recommended broadband provider

A key element of B Corp Month celebrations, and even being a B Corp day-to-day, means that we are part of the collective community. We recognise that sustainability is a group effort, and sharing our wins and learnings can be transformative in setting businesses up to be a force for good.

That’s why we’re proudly Gen B.

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