Bespoke contract caterer Wilson Vale is delighted to announce it has achieved B Corporation™ Certification. As one of the select few caterers to achieve this prestigious recognition, Wilson Vale has been acknowledged for its integrity and commitment to sustainable growth.
Becoming a B Corp™ requires companies to undergo rigorous review of their operational impact and business model, assessed against the B Lab™ pillars of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. For Wilson Vale, their measurable commitments fulfilled B Corp™’s high standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.
It’s Wilson Vale’s sustainable growth pledges built on core values of retaining craft skills in cooking, nurturing people to shine and protecting nature that have led to BCorp status. Key highlights include:
- Community connection and local supplier support – Wilson Vale works with over 300 local suppliers across the UK, supporting communities and maintaining high standards for product quality and environmental practices. Achieving a boost in job growth by over 15% last year has also added value to the communities in which they operate.
- Strong diversity and inclusion commitments – Wilson Vale proudly boasts significant internal promotion rates with 93% of the operational support team and 83% of the central leadership team promoted internally. Additionally, 50% of the board and 54% of the workforce are women.
- Environmental initiatives that lead from the front – At their Leicestershire headquarters, Wilson Vale has implemented a 100-kilowatt solar array, a Daikin heat-pump climate control system, and six electric car charging points. They have also optimised their fleet with fully electric cars.
Graeme Watson, ESG Director, reflected on the achievement, saying; “This certification is a key milestone in the history of our business. It’s a powerful verification of our commitment to crafting positive change.”
Melissa Wallbank, Wilson Vale Managing Director, adds; “For our clients, working with a B Corp™ caterer means partnering with a company that puts sustainability, inclusivity and accountability at the heart of everything we do – delivering not just high-quality food but a service that prioritises people and the planet that can support their own environmental and social credentials.”
As a Certified B Corporation™, Wilson Vale joins a global community committed to a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. These companies are united by a shared vision of using business as a force for good.
