B Corp
Our Journey to Becoming a Certified B Corp
At Cheeky Wipes, we’ve always strived to do business in a way that benefits our customers, employees, and the planet. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our application for B Corp Certification — a globally recognized standard for companies committed to balancing profit with purpose.
What Does It Mean to Be a B Corp?
B Corps are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They are dedicated to creating a positive impact on their workers, customers, communities, and the environment. Becoming a B Corp means joining a global movement of businesses that prioritize doing good over simply doing well.
Why Is B Corp Important to Us?
As a small business, B Corp certification aligns perfectly with our values and mission.
- People and Planet First: We’re passionate about sustainability, ethical practices, and creating a supportive workplace. B Corp certification validates these efforts and pushes us to continuously improve.
- Building Trust: It provides transparency to our customers, employees, and partners, showing that we’re committed to more than just profits.
- Accountability: The B Corp framework helps us measure and manage our impact, ensuring we stay on track with our goals.
We believe that small businesses can have a big impact, and this certification allows us to demonstrate how we’re leading by example.
How the Process Works
Applying for B Corp certification is a rigorous but rewarding journey that evaluates every aspect of our business:
- Initial Assessment: We complete the B Impact Assessment (BIA), a comprehensive evaluation of our performance in areas such as governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
- Improving Practices: The assessment identifies areas for growth, allowing us to improve our operations and policies to meet the B Corp standards.
- Verification: Once we submit our assessment, the B Lab team reviews and verifies our responses. This includes providing supporting documentation and participating in interviews to ensure accuracy.
- Certification: After meeting the required score and undergoing a final review, we join the global B Corp community!
How We're Preparing for Certification
We’re proud to already embody many of the values that B Corps stand for, including:
- Offering sustainable, reusable products that reduce waste.
- Treating our team with fairness, respect, and support through initiatives like the four-day workweek, flexible working, and paying above the National Living Wage.
- Actively engaging with our community by partnering with schools, governments, and councils to make a positive impact.
- Prioritizing environmental sustainability across our operations.
However, we know there’s always room to grow. The B Corp process is helping us refine and improve, ensuring we maximize our positive impact in every area.
What It Means for You
By becoming a B Corp, we’re holding ourselves accountable to you — our customers, team, and community. You can trust that every purchase you make from Cheeky Wipes supports a business committed to making a real difference.
Follow Our Journey
We’re excited to share updates as we progress through the certification process. Stay tuned for milestones, reflections, and the changes we’re implementing along the way.
Thank you for supporting us on this journey. Together, we’re proving that small businesses can drive big changes for a better world.
Have questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you, just drop us a line!