Laurence Associates becomes a Certified B Corporation
Cornwall based planning, architecture, landscape and energy practice joins a growing global movement of businesses committed to using business as a force for good
Truro, Cornwall, 02/10/2026 – Laurence Associates has today announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing movement of companies that are reinventing business for the benefit of all people and our shared planet. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that Laurence Associates meets high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability alongside a commitment to goals beyond shareholder value.
The news comes as the ongoing climate crisis and widening social inequality continue to pose urgent challenges to our economy. B Corp Certification assesses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers impact areas related to practices around governance, workers, community, the environment and customers. The certification process is rigorous, with companies required to provide evidence on performance while legally embedding their commitment to purpose as well as profit in their company articles.
Laurence Associates is now part of a growing community of over 10,700 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK is the largest and fastest-growing in the world, with over 2,700 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes. Names include The Guardian, Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, The Big Issue, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Laurence Associates is also part of the Better Business Act — a coalition made up of over 3,000 organisations campaigning for a change to the law that would see all companies in the UK align their long-term interests with those of wider society and the environment.
Chris Turner, CEO of B Lab UK, says:
“We are delighted to welcome Laurence Associates to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies that are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that Laurence Associates is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
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About B Lab: B Lab is a nonprofit transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies, known as B Corps, who are leading the way. To date, our community includes 1 million workers in over 10,700 B Corps across 104 countries and 162 industries. To learn more, visit bcorporation.net.
About B Lab UK: As part of this global non-profit B Network, B Lab UK’s purpose is to redefine success in business through building a community of engaged businesses, raising awareness of the B Corp movement and influencing change in the UK economy. Find out more.
About B Corp Certification: Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified to meet B Lab’s standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Based on stakeholder input, research, and established best practices, B Lab’s standards are the basis for B Corp Certification requirements and B Lab’s impact management tools, and they inform the network’s programs and collective action initiatives.
B Lab Contact: media@bcorporation.uk
Truro: 01872 225 259
Exeter: 01392 979 135
Email: hello@laurenceassociates.co.uk
