Our B Corp Journey

At Avocado55, we didn’t have to pivot our strategy to become a Certified B Corp. From the very first day, our organisation was designed to balance profit with purpose. For us, certification wasn’t about changing how we work—it was about validating the values we have always held dear.

Darren Stott and Jane Reynard talking in a meeting

Business by Design, Not by Chance

We have always believed that a company should be a force for good. Our foundation was built on three core pillars that naturally align with the B Corp movement:

Environmental Responsibility: Operating with low overheads and a minimal carbon footprint.

People-Centric Culture: Putting our associates, employees, and partners at the heart of every decision.

Radical Transparency: Maintaining open, honest, and ethical relationships with our clients.

A Remote-First Approach to Sustainability

We don’t have a traditional head office. By being fully remote, we significantly reduce commuting emissions and physical waste. However, our commitment to the planet doesn’t stop at the virtual front door. We actively encourage and support sustainable work-from-home practices, ensuring that our environmental impact remains low, even as we grow.

A Remote-First Approach to Sustainability

Welfare and Inclusion

Our team is our most valuable asset. Because we operate remotely, employee welfare is central to our operations. We provide the support and flexibility needed to ensure our people thrive, not just work.

When it comes to recruitment, our philosophy is simple: we hire the best person for the job. We are an inclusive employer that looks beyond gender, race, or sexuality. We focus on talent, skill, and cultural fit, ensuring that “every cog matters” in the Avocado55 machine and feels valued and respected.

Welfare and Inclusion

Investing in Our Communities

We believe that businesses should give back to the communities that support them. We don’t just talk about social responsibility; we live it. All Avocado55 team members are encouraged to take fully paid volunteering days, allowing us to contribute our time and skills to the causes that matter most to our local areas.

Investing in Our Communities

How Our B Corp Status Benefits Our Clients

For our clients, our B Corp certification is a guarantee of quality and conscience. We don't just deliver a service; we act as a partner in progress.

Uplifting Organisations: We go beyond the brief to help develop and uplift our clients’ organisations for the better, sharing the sustainable and ethical insights we’ve gathered on our own journey.

Conscious Decision-Making: When we carry out work, we don't operate in a vacuum. We carefully consider the ripple effect of every project on the people involved—both employees and clients—and the environment around us.

Aligned Values: Working with Avocado55 means your supply chain stays ethical. We ensure that our partnership supports your own ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

Why B Corp Matters to Us

Ultimately, becoming a B Corp simply codifies what has always been in our DNA. We are proud to have earned our certification from B Lab, joining a global community of businesses held to the highest standards of impact.

It’s a promise to our team, our community, and our clients that we will continue to operate with transparency and prioritise the planet. We didn’t change our business to become a B Corp; we became a B Corp because of the way we do business.