Family owned home fragrancing company St. Eval has been awarded certification as a B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. St. Eval has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit organisation behind the B Corp movement, as having met commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit.
Managing director Harry Young-Jamieson believes a key element to achieving the accreditation is the people at the heart of the business. “B Corp certification is a huge achievement for us, representing the innovative spirit of our company and the many people, past and present, who have driven it forward while remaining true to their values and those of St. Eval.”
Harry continued: “The St. Eval B Corp journey has taken place during times of extraordinary change, uncertainty and resilience. Now, more than ever, the world needs companies committed to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. Becoming a Certified B Corp company has been one of the highlights of my career.”
Achieving B Corp certification means conducting a rigorous assessment of social and environmental standards. “The road to certification was challenging,” confirms Harry. “It required us to look at ourselves with a renewed sense of purpose and rigour. I am immensely proud to work for a B Corp company alongside people who continue to innovate and challenge the status quo. Our success comes from finding new ways of doing things that positively impact the world we share.”
St. Eval has been pioneering ethical and sustainable manufacturing on their farm since 1993. Using centuries-old traditions, the company keeps the artisan craft skills of candle making alive while innovating the process to make the best use of renewable energy sources and recyclable packaging.
Top: A Sea Salt scented tin candle from St. Eval which has received B Corp certification.
