B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. The B Corporation Movement’s collective vision is of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.

It was created in 2006 with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. There are B Labs across the globe (forming the B Global Network) including Australia, East Africa, mainland Europe and North and South America. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. B Lab UK is a charity that launched in 2015.

Syntech Biofuel Certifies as a B Corporation

For over 60 years, Canterbury Christ Church University has been providing graduate skills to enhance the region and national workforce; leading pioneering research into significant social issues; and supporting the local economy as a major employer and centre for undergraduate and postgraduate education. CCCU is located in the historic city of Canterbury, Kent.

Established as a teacher training college, the CCCU achieved university status in 2005 and today supports around 15,000 students across its programmes.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the UK’s largest public procurement body and operates as an executive agency of the Cabinet Office. As procurement specialists, they support the public sector in making every pound count – ensuring vital resources are directed where they have the greatest impact.

CCS help organisations meet their procurement objectives by building strong strategic partnerships and drive healthy competition across their supplier network.  Assisting the UK public sector get the best value when buying products and services.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) sets the standard for safer, smarter, and greener fleet management by promoting cleaner vehicles, safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme dedicated to raising standards across the road transport sector.

By evaluating performance in safety, environmental impact, and operational efficiency. The program provides operators with a clear framework for excellence. Through its tiered structure FORS encourages continuous development, helping fleets achieve long-term sustainability and industry-leading success.

The Living Wage Foundation is a UK-based organisation established in 2011, operating under Citizens UK to campaign for a real living wage based on the actual cost of living, rather than the government minimum. It accredits employers who voluntarily pay this higher rate to all staff, including contractors, aiming to prevent in-work poverty. By setting annually updated, independent rates for the UK and London, the foundation has impacted nearly half a million employees.

Living Wage Foundation unites employers, workers, and communities across the UK to promote fair work by recognising those committed to the Living Wage, Living Hours, and Living Pension.

Medway Council is a unitary council in Kent responsible for providing services, including education and social services, in Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, the nearby rural areas and the Hoo Peninsula. Medway is the largest urban area in the south-east outside London.

A key initiative is the Climate Change Action Plan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside developing a Local Plan to guide sustainable growth through 2041 while preserving the area’s heritage.

University of Kent is an ambitious educational establishment where a diverse community of staff and students combine desire and determination to make a proud impact locally, nationally, and globally. Established in 1965, the University of Kent is a public research institution with campuses in Canterbury and Medway, known for its international perspective and postgraduate centers in cities like Paris and Brussels. It is frequently ranked among the top 50 UK universities and was recognised in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

The university is particularly noted for strong programs in History, Law, and Social Policy, with many subjects placing within the global top 100. Students have access to extensive facilities, including the Templeman Library, a European Documentation Centre, and the British Cartoon Archive.