McIldowie Partners becomes a Certified B Corporation
McIldowie Partners joins the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good.
We're proud to announce our certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that our Architectural and Design Practice meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond profits.
McIldowie Partners is now part of a growing community of more than 650 companies (21 Architectural Practices) in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and over 8,000 businesses globally.
“Obtaining B Corp certification represents a significant milestone for our practice, highlighting our unwavering commitment to the core principles of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. This achievement affirms our dedication to not only creating sustainable, impactful designs but also fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development for our team members. It serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to integrate ethical practices into every facet of our operations, from project conception to completion.” - Emily Gallagher, Associate Director
The B Corp Certification process assessed the entirety of our business operations, covering five main impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to reach a score of 80 points in the B Impact Assessment while providing evidence of responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency. A business must also legally embed its commitment to purpose as well as profit in its company articles.
About B Lab: B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. To date, our community includes 730,000 workers in over 8,000 B Corps across 95 countries and 162 industries. More than 280,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab has created and led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder governance, with over 10,000 companies using the legal framework. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net.
About B Corp Certification: B Corp Certification doesn’t just evaluate a product or service, it assesses the overall social and environmental impact of the company that stands behind it. To achieve B Corp Certification, a company must meet a score of at least 80 points on the B Impact Assessment, an evaluation of a company’s positive impact, and pass a risk review, an evaluation of a company’s negative impact; change their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders; and exhibit transparency by allowing information about their B Corp Certification performance to be publicly available on their B Corp profile on B Lab’s website. B Corps recertify every three years and once certified, are expected to increase their score over time as they progress towards becoming more equitable, inclusive and regenerative businesses.
Our Overall Impact Score
Based on the B Impact Assessment, McIldowie Partners earned an overall score of 93.0. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9.