One year as a B Corp: reflecting on what we have achieved.

In April 2024, we received the fantastic news that Cleenol had officially passed the rigorous B Impact Assessment, scoring over 80 points and earning our B Corp Certification. This milestone recognised our performance across five key areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.

Why We Became a B Corp

We pursued B Corp Certification because its mission aligned perfectly with ours. We’ve always believed that business should be a force for good by positively impacting the economy, environment, and people. B Corp gave us a framework to formalise and measure our impact while holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of social and environmental performance.

What’s Changed Since Becoming a B Corp?

Joining the global B Corp community has inspired and empowered us to make meaningful changes. It’s not just a certification, it’s a commitment to continuous improvement. Since becoming certified, we’ve taken major steps forward, and we’re proud to share just a few of the highlights from our first year:

Volunteering and Giving Back

While community support has always been part of our culture, B Corp status has strengthened our commitment. We’ve donated over 200 staff volunteer hours to local causes - supporting those in need, building relationships, and increasing staff engagement through meaningful contribution.

Launch of Cleenol in the Community CIC

A significant milestone for us has been the launch of Cleenol in the Community CIC which is our very own Community Interest Company. Through the CIC, we’ve been able to directly support individuals and organisations by donating cleaning products, technology, furniture, and our time and expertise. It's been incredibly rewarding to see the real difference we’re making.

EU Ecolabel-Certified Products

In May 2024, we proudly launched our first EU Ecolabel-certified products, a trusted mark of environmental excellence and product quality. Products carrying the “EU flower” symbol meet strict criteria for sustainability and performance, helping our customers make greener choices with confidence.

Greener Operational Practices

We’ve made a conscious effort to reduce our environmental footprint, including:

• Replacing halogen bulbs with energy-efficient LED lighting

• Introducing a compactor to minimise waste and reduce carbon emissions

• Implementing a food waste bin to improve recycling and reduce landfill waste

These are just the first steps in our broader sustainability journey.

Supporting Future Generations

We’ve opened our doors to multiple work experience students, helping them explore career paths and gain valuable insight into the working world. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to supporting young people and building skills for the future.

Looking Ahead

Becoming a B Corp wasn’t the finish line, it was the start of something even bigger. The certification has sparked a new way of thinking and working across every area of our business. We are more accountable, more mindful, and more motivated to lead with purpose.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far but we know there’s still more to do. Thank you to our team, customers, and community for supporting us on this journey.

Here’s to year two and beyond.