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We're B Corp Certified
22 April 2024
Our commitment to balancing people, planet, and profit has been formally recognised. In our 160th year, Gadsby is proud to announce that we are now a certified B Corporation.
This milestone reflects our long-standing focus on responsible sourcing, ethical production, and sustainable business practices across the packaging and gifting industry.
What B Corp certification means
B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
It is part of a global movement where businesses use commerce as a force for good.
Certified companies are assessed by B Lab across key impact areas including:
- Governance and business ethics
- Worker wellbeing and internal culture
- Community impact
- Environmental responsibility
- Customer accountability
To achieve certification, businesses must complete a rigorous assessment process and meet a minimum verified score.
We are proud to have achieved an impact score of 93.4, exceeding the required threshold.
A global community of responsible businesses
We are now part of a global network of more than 8,000 certified B Corporations operating across over 160 industries and nearly 100 countries.
This community shares a common goal: to use business as a driver for positive change.
For us, this certification reinforces our long-term commitment to improving sustainability across our operations, from materials sourcing through to product development and supply chain management.
Leadership, accountability, and long-term commitment
As we continue to grow, so does our responsibility.
As Managing Director Will Gadsby explains:
“As Gadsby grows so does our responsibility to lead as a force for good. We have been in the industry for 160 years and have grown from a retail store to a global manufacturing and sourcing company. We wouldn’t have achieved this certification without the dedication of our team and supply chain partners.”
He continues:
“This certification helps move us forward, strengthening our mission to create high-quality products for a wide range of brands and industries, while reinforcing our commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Certification is only the beginning.”
Maintaining B Corp standards
B Corp certification is not a one-time achievement.
To maintain status, companies must undergo reassessment every three years. This ensures continued alignment with evolving standards for social and environmental performance.
For us, this means ongoing improvement across:
- Sustainable sourcing and materials
- Ethical production practices
- Supply chain transparency
- Environmental impact reduction
- Responsible business governance
This continuous evaluation process ensures accountability remains central to everything we do.
A milestone in our sustainability journey
Becoming a certified B Corporation represents an important step in our wider sustainability strategy.
It reflects our ongoing ambition to improve how we operate as a responsible packaging and gifting supplier, and to ensure that our growth continues to align with environmental and social responsibility. At Gadsby, we believe sustainability is not a destination, it's a continuous process of improvement, transparency, and accountability.
We are proud to join the global B Corp community and look forward to continuing to raise standards across our industry. Find out more here.