How transformacy worked with Cornflower to create policies and socio-environmental strategies that formalised their commitment to ethical manufacturing and socio-environmental stewardship.
Client intro
Cornflower is a premier specialist in high-end, bespoke printed products, with a wide range of clients: notably museums, galleries and charities. Based in Newbury, Cornflower combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create beautiful, tangible brand experiences. Always working towards sustainability goals and targets, Cornflower are members of an FSC? group scheme, ISO 14001 certified and – now - are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
The primary aim of the project was to establish a sustainability baseline to guide Cornflower toward B Corp certification. Our goal was to work with Cornflower to create policies and socio-environmental strategies that formalise their commitment to ethical manufacturing and socio-environmental stewardship.
Solution : A Supportive, Hands-on PartnershipTransformacy conducted a comprehensive baseline assessment of Cornflower's operational practice and policies, providing a detailed deep-dive into Cornflower's current impact. Central to this was baselining their greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) to identify carbon hotspots within their specialised supply chain and facilitate ongoing target setting.
Following the assessment, we translated data into action by creating bespoke policies, stakeholder questionnaires and Cornflower's first annual Impact Report. Developing these core documents for ethical procurement, resource efficiency, and employee wellbeing ensured that every policy was B Corp and operationally aligned.
Results & Benefits: Certification at Pace
Through our work together, Cornflower has been able to formalise its positive impact and go even further in terms of enhancing its stakeholder transparency.
Key results include:
B Corp Certification: Cornflower is now a Certified B Corporation™: a thoroughly well-earned demonstration of their commitment to balancing profit with both people and planet.
Scientific Baseline: A full (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) GHG emission baseline, providing a clear roadmap for future carbon reduction and target setting.
Policy Formalisation: The creation of a bespoke set of organisational policies that embed sustainability and ethical considerations into daily operations and governance.
Audit Readiness: With a robust set of impact data, Cornflower is now positioned as a leader in sustainable retail, and is now equipped with the tools required for future reporting requirements and continuous improvement.
Client Testimonial
'From the moment we began working with transformacy on our B Corp™ certification, the experience was positive and well managed throughout. Certification with B Lab is far from straightforward, but Amy guided us at every stage, providing invaluable support and taking on much of the heavy lifting.
She helped draft policies, advised us on requirements, supported us in responding to B Lab’s questions and final audit and, importantly, encouraged us to reflect on where we could further strengthen our business practices. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with Transformacy.'- Simon Nutbrown, Managing Director, Cornflower
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