Becoming a B Corp

Transparency is critical to delivering on our purpose authentically. Our purpose and our Sustainability Framework go beyond carbon, so we needed a certification that does too. B Corp is that certification.

FY25 was a pivotal year in pursuing Hassell’s commitment to regenerative design and regenerative business. As part of our B Corp certification, we implemented a number of key changes and considerations that further aligned us with our purpose:

Embedding our purpose and commitment to stakeholders

We updated our corporate governing documents to embed our purpose, enshrining our commitment in the company’s constitution to consider the impact of our strategic decisions on all stakeholders – our employees, customers, suppliers, the community, and the environment.

Setting our impact baseline

B Lab’s verification process took place in May and June 2024. We achieved a final assessed score of 84.4 points in August 2024, setting a baseline for our impact. This is a robust score, above the median score of 50.9 points for ordinary businesses. Knowing where we stand has provided us insight into where we can do better as we prepare to respond to the new B Corp standards issued in April 2025.

Informing our alignment to values

B Corp’s standards on client due diligence and industry-based issues supported our development of a values-aligned approach for working on projects that align with our purpose. In the years ahead, this approach will support decision-making to align our project portfolio to the sectors where we can generate the most positive impact.

Holding us to account

Undergoing B Lab’s rigorous verification process held us to account. It provided a robust challenge to our sustainability commitments and how we’ve implemented them in our projects and our practice. With our B Impact Assessment (BIA) performance now made transparent, the precedent is set for future communication on our impact and our progress.