Thetford Garden Centre, in Kilverstone, has been recognised for its ethical decision making
A garden centre has been recognised for its high standards of social and environmental performance.
Thetford Garden Centre, in Kilverstone, has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).
This certification is awarded by B Lab, which is a nonprofit network which aims to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The certification recognises companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across five key areas: governance, workers, customers, community, and the environment.
Lucy Nixon, managing director, said: “We are extremely proud to be the first garden centre in the UK to receive this certification.
“Gaining B Corp has been a two-year journey.
“While it doesn’t mean we are perfect, it demonstrates our commitment to doing good.
“We have implemented practices and processes that align with B Lab’s standards,
enabling ethical decision-making.
“We are now part of a global movement that views business as a force for good.
“We hope to inspire other small and medium-sized family businesses to pursue this certification.”
Thetford Garden Centre is an independent, family-run business, established in 1982. It moved to its current site in 1992.