Virtus Energy Certifies as a B Corporation.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure installer, Virtus Energy, has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Virtus Energy 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.
The B Corp certification addresses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers five key impact areas of 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.
Virtus Energy is now part of a community of 5,669 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 900 companies and include well-known brands such as The Guardian, innocent, Patagonia, The Body Shop and organic food pioneers Abel & Cole.
Recent attention on the electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation industry makes Virtus Energy’s B Corp certification a notable step and signals a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the sector.
Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK, says “We are delighted to welcome Virtus Energy 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. We know that Virtus Energy are going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward”.
“We are pleased to have B Corps of all shapes and sizes as part of our community – from start-ups to multinationals and across many different industries. Business is a powerful force and B Corps demonstrate that you can do good in any sector. Welcoming Virtus Energy is an exciting moment because they have an opportunity to lead the way within the electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation industry. We and the rest of the B Corp community are really pleased to support Virtus Energy in paving the way for a new way of doing things”.
“Being able to welcome Virtus Energy to the B Corp community is hugely exciting. Their commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others and really help spread the idea that we can redefine success in business to be as much about people and planet as it is about profit”.
James Varney, Co-Founder of Virtus Energy, says “We are thrilled to announce that Virtus Energy is now a B Corp! We are very excited and proud to be part of the B Corp community. We are now certified to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are conscious about the impact we have on people and the planet”.
About Virtus Energy:
Virtus Energy is a technology agnostic electric vehicle charging installation company working with producers of electric vehicle charging points, EV sockets and pedestals to provide clients with a one-stop EV charging solution offer that includes installation, a smart charging management app, guidance and helpline; everything but the car. Our in-house team of sustainability consultants can assist organisations in developing and implementing their sustainability strategies and decarbonisation roadmaps. Virtus Energy is a B Corp certified business that balances purpose and profit, and is legally required to consider the impact of its decisions on employees, customers, suppliers, its community and the wider environment. Further information about Virtus Energy is available here.
About B Lab UK:
B Lab UK is transforming the economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way. To date, our global community includes 5,669 B Corps in 83 countries and 153 industries, and over 150,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager.
