Truro-Based IT Firm Achieves Prestigious B Corp Certification

B Corp Status Highlights Commitment to Sustainability and Community Impact

Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Truro – 30th August 2024: In a significant milestone, Truro-based business and IT consultancy firm, {n}.bora, has been awarded the highly sought-after B Corp certification. This achievement marks the company’s dedication to operating with the highest standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Rigorous Verification Process

Earning the B Corp certification is no small feat. {n}.bora underwent a comprehensive evaluation of its operations across five critical impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. This certification places {n}.bora among an elite group of businesses committed to using their platforms for good, as it becomes the 80th UK-based IT firm to join this growing movement.

Local Impact and Community Engagement

{n}.bora’s commitment to the local community played a pivotal role in its certification. The company has pledged to create high-quality jobs and training opportunities in the technology sector for local individuals. Furthermore, {n}.bora has actively engaged with the community, sponsoring local groups and contributing over 200 hours of volunteer time to various local causes.

Peter Hastings, Director of {n}.bora, commented on the certification, emphasising the company’s ethos. “{n}.bora stands for nowydh bora in Cornish, or ‘new dawn’. We believe that companies have a responsibility to act as a force for good, and our B Corp certification is a significant milestone on our growth journey as we deliver on our mission to deliver genuine step-change outcomes – new dawns – for our customers in a socially and environmentally responsible way.”

The Role of the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre

Being based at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre in Truro provided {n}.bora with a distinct advantage during the B Corp evaluation process. The sustainable design and operation of their office space were key factors in proving the firm’s commitment to environmental responsibility, a challenge that would have been more difficult to overcome in a traditional office setting.

Matt Harrington, Head of Cornwall Innovation Centres, praised the firm’s achievement: “This is yet another incredible achievement for the team at {n}.bora as they join the realms of B Corp businesses who collectively are a force for business good. We’re delighted to have played a part in this journey and look forward to supporting the growth of the business, as it continues to go from strength to strength.”

About Cornwall Innovation Centres

The Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, where {n}.bora is based, is part of the Cornwall Innovation Centres network. This network includes three centres across Cornwall, aimed at inspiring dynamic people to grow and build innovative enterprises leading to business success. Over 150 businesses operate from these locations: Truro (Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Treliske), Pool (Pool Innovation Centre), and Penryn (Tremough Innovation Centre). For more information, please visit Cornwall Innovation.

Matt Harrington, Head of Cornwall Innovation Centres, praised the firm’s achievement: “This is yet another incredible achievement for the team at {n}.bora as they join the realms of B Corp businesses who collectively are a force for business good. We’re delighted to have played a part in this journey and look forward to supporting the growth of the business, as it continues to go from strength to strength.”

About {n}.bora

{n}.bora is an experienced IT consultancy with over seven years of expertise servicing clients worldwide. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive digital solutions, with a mission to bring ‘new dawns’ for businesses globally. With a wealth of experience, razor-sharp techniques, and a determination to succeed across industry verticals, {n}.bora ensures the successful completion of clients’ projects, regardless of scale. For more information, please visit n.bora.

Joining a Global Community

With this certification, {n}.bora joins a global community of over 8,000 businesses committed to balancing purpose and profit. The B Corp movement in the UK is one of the largest and fastest-growing, with over 1,700 companies spanning a wide array of industries.

For more information about B Corp certification and to explore what it means for businesses, visit B Corporation UK.

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{n}.bora’s achievement underscores the growing importance of businesses that prioritise sustainability and community impact. As the B Corp movement continues to expand, companies like {n}.bora are setting a high benchmark for how businesses can operate responsibly and contribute positively to society.

Photo: L-R: Elena Hyett, Peter Hastings and Mike Francis of {n}.bora