Aaron & Partners has officially become a Certified B Corporation, joining a select group of leading UK law firms to achieve the internationally-recognised accreditation.
The firm has been awarded the certification following an independent assessment of its social and environmental impact, looking at areas including how it supports its people, contributes to communities, manages its environmental impact and governs the business.
Aaron & Partners achieved an overall B Impact Score of 84, comfortably clearing the 80-point threshold required to become certified. The firm's strongest results came in the Workers and Community categories, recognising the way the firm supports its people and their local communities.
The firm first began exploring B Corp more than three years ago, starting a wider review of its impact on its people, communities and the environment. B Corp Certification is awarded by global non-profit organisation B Lab and only given to businesses that meet strict standards around social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Helen Johnson, Partner and Head of Marketing at Aaron & Partners, said: “There’s been a huge amount of work behind this, so finally getting the B Corp certification over the line is a big moment for us and a milestone we’re exceptionally proud of.
“The process has made us look closely at how we operate as a firm – what we’re doing well, where we’re making a difference, and where we still have work to do.
“It was particularly rewarding to see our commitment to our people and communities recognised, reflecting the collective effort to make the firm an employer of choice.
“The B Corp certification gives us a useful benchmark for where we are now, but one of the key elements is about encouraging a culture of continuous improvement. Our score of 84 is fantastic, but there’s plenty more we want to build on.”
