We are proud to announce that Aila became a certified B corporation on Christmas Day!
Aila was launched in December 2020 to promote a progressive and people first approach to attracting, sourcing and retaining talent sustainably. We are passionate about delivering the highest level of service consistently, and putting people ahead of profit, driving change within our industry and supporting our communities and planet at the same time.
We have been working extremely hard on our B Corp assessment over the last 12 months, so to gain certification at the end of 2022 was a fitting way to round off a challenging but successful 2nd year in business.
What exactly is a B Corp, and why are we so excited to be one?
B Corp is short for “Benefit Corporation.” It’s a certification that is given to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. To become a B Corp, a business must complete a thorough assessment of its impact on all its stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and the environment.
We are proud to have achieved B Corp certification because it aligns with our values and mission as a business.
From the first day we started trading, our aim has been to ensure Aila becomes and remains a sustainable business that can grow in the right way, benefiting all who we engage with and the communities we serve.
We will do everything possible to make a positive impact in the world, and becoming a B Corp allows us to formally demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
We believe that businesses have the power to create real, tangible change in the world, and being a B Corp is just one way that we can make a difference. We are excited to join the community of over 1,000 B Corps in the UK, all of whom are working towards creating a better future for everyone.
We are confident that our B Corp certification will not only benefit our business, but also our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We are proud to be a B Corp, and we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the world through our business practices.
A note from our owner – Aidan Murray
Our B Corp journey has been such a rewarding experience for me. It was a crucial and eye opening exercise that forced us to look at how we operate, our practices, policies, ethics and formally recognise the impact we have on those we serve. Securing B Corp for Aila is just the start, and I’m already looking forward to seeing how the business can improve and make a bigger impact over the next 3 years. Lastly I would like to publicly thank Sarah Whale, our sustainability partner at Profit Impact for all her hard work and constant support over the last 12 months. Without Sarah’s knowledge, patience, workshops and guidance, we certainly wouldn’t be where we are today, proudly announcing our B Corp Certification.