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'Can your business really afford NOT to seek a quality mark like B Corp?'

Sustainability
John Pritchard
8 July 2024

To B Corp or not to B Corp? We Are Llama’s John Pritchard weighs up the pros and cons for travel of seeking B Corp certification as the standard becomes more common.

More and more businesses are pursuing quality markers, like B Corp – including 400 in or linked to travel (Credit: iStock)

As the travel industry works towards embracing sustainability and responsibility as business and brand imperatives, it’s increasingly turned to B Corp certification as a way to get – and keep – its house in order.

Of the 2,000 B Corp Certified businesses in the UK, more than 400 are either in – or are linked to – the travel sector. Barely a week seems to go by without a travel business announcing secured the coveted accolade.

Many early adopters are now creating dedicated roles to ensure that having achieved the standard, they stay on track – B Corp Certified businesses and brands have to re-certify every three years.