Blacklock receives B Corp status

London chophouse brand Blacklock has achieved a B Corp status, making it one of only a handful of restaurant groups in the country to attain the certification.

Following an 18-month assessment process, Blacklock joins a global community of businesses striving to prioritise purpose over profit.

B Corp businesses are certified by non-profit global organisation B Lab, and are audited on their commitment to bring benefit to not only shareholders, but also their stakeholders as well, including their staff, customers, communities, supply chain and the planet.  

"When we first heard about B Corp back in lockdown, it immediately resonated with us and how we do things, which puts our people at the heart of everything, seeking to be a brilliant place to work first and foremost, and have a positive impact more widely while running great restaurants," says Gordon Ker, founder of Blacklock. 

"The journey to becoming certified has been both rigorous and rewarding, rubber stamping where we are doing well and shining a light on where we can improve. Certification is really just the start. We’re far from perfect and I’m excited (if a little apprehensive) about the community of inspiring businesses we’re joining and the opportunities that lie ahead to be a part of something bigger."  

Blacklock now has restaurants in Soho, City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf.

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