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Workplace hygiene and washroom services provider Simply Washrooms has announced it has become B Corp certified.
In recognition of its drive for environmental and social responsibility, it joins a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.
Andrew Shelley, Managing Director at Simply Washrooms, commented: “We’re unbelievably proud to have achieved the status of a Certified B Corp. In getting to this point, we’ve worked extremely hard to ensure we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
“We’re already seeing the significant benefits this work brings – creating value for our people, our communities and customers, and the planet, but this is just the start of our B Corp journey. We’re committed to improving and driving positive change across our operations to ensure we remain a purpose-driven and socially accountable business.”
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Certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the accreditation demonstrates how Simply Washrooms has met rigorous social and environmental standards which represents its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit – building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
It covers five key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is rigorous, with applicants required to reach a benchmark score of over 80 while providing evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency. To complete the certification, the company will legally embed their commitment to purpose beyond profit in their company articles.
Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Simply Washrooms to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies committed to changing how business operates, and believe business really can be a force for good.”
Simply Washrooms is now part of a community of 6,279 businesses globally who have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK, representing a broad cross section of industries and sizes, 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.
www.simplywashrooms.com
Julius Rutherfoord appoints new
Finance Director London-based commercial cleaning company, Julius Rutherfoord & Co, has appointed a new Finance Director as it aims to increase its public and private sector contracts.
David Gajlewicz joins the firm from Neilson Financial Services, where he was Group Finance Director, and had previously worked for CSL Group for 10 years.
Julius Rutherfoord & Co was incorporated in 1994 by two brothers-in-law and now has sales at over £25m. Across all of its sites, Julius Rutherfoord provides close to 30,000 hours of cleaning services each week. Operating solely within London and the surrounding boroughs, last year it won the Education – Pre-School and Primary category in the Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards.
Chris Jarvis, Julius Rutherfoord & Co’s Managing Director, said: “David brings with him a wealth of financial experience and a rare ability to partner with both operations and commercial teams, providing insight, leadership and strategic guidance.
“David has a passion for Business Intelligence, and he will play a pivotal role in harnessing the data we collect through
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existing technology, to guide decision making, to improve efficiency, to enhance productivity and to provide continuous improvement to our clients. Utilising David’s expertise, I’m confident we will maintain our reputation for excellence whilst continuing to grow.”
David added: “Julius Rutherfoord & Co presents an exciting challenge for me, as it’s a business that I believe has the ambition and drive for growth.
“It has a fantastic team led by an exceptional board who collectively are committed to delivering excellence. It has strong environmental credentials too, which is vitally important in this day and age.”
www.juliusrutherfoord.co.uk twitter.com/TomoCleaning
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