Hastings-based FAP first of its kind to become B Corp

B Corp is a growing, nonprofit, international network which measures the success of applicants based on the positive impact they create. This is a globally-recognised nod to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, as well as accountability and transparency.

“We have always believed that we are building something bigger than ourselves, Finzo chief executive Nick Stewart says. "We strive for higher standards. By addressing positive change for our community, the local environment and our team and their families we believe we can create a better place to work and live.

"The B Corp certification process is challenging, it takes some mahi, and makes you think, adapt and change for the better," he says.

As with its CEFEX certification, Finzo welcomed the scrutiny of an independent, third-party assessor like B Lab to prove they are making continual improvements to their business practices.