Sheffield manufacturer achieves B Corporation certification

A Sheffield manufacturer has announced the company’s certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Gripple, who manufacture wire joiners and tensions for agriculture and innovative suspension solutions for construction, infrastructure and the solar markets has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit.

By achieving this, Gripple is joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Recent attention on the manufacturing industry makes Gripple’s B Corp certification a notable step and signals a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the sector.

Ed Stubbs, managing director of Gripple, said: “We are extremely proud to achieve B Corp certification. Running a successful business is much more than just turning over a profit.

“B Corp certification shows that we really do achieve the highest standards of performance, accountability and transparency in key areas such as employee benefits, charitable giving, supply chain practices and sustainability.”

Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Gripple to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies who are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good.

“Welcoming Gripple is an exciting moment because they have an opportunity to lead the way within the manufacturing industry. We and the rest of the B Corp community are really pleased to support Gripple in paving the way for a new approach to doing things.”

The B Corp community in the UK, comprises over 1,100 companies and include well-known brands such as The Guardian, innocent, Patagonia, The Body Shop and organic food pioneers Abel & Cole.

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