A Nantwich accountancy firm has achieved B Corp certification for the first time.
DJH, based on Alvaston Business Park, scored 83.5 points as part of its review by B Lab Goal on its social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
The certification marks a milestone for the firm.
It has worked with Carbon Neutral Britain to become carbon neutral through UN-certified offset projects spanning four countries and delivering more than £20,000 of community impact through its Great Ideas Grants programme.
Ten of its Cheshire team are undertaking apprenticeships to achieve professional qualifications.
Hayley Plimley, marketing and communication director at DJH, said: “We’ve proven that when you put your team first and operate with honesty, passion, and shared ambition, everything else follows – including exceptional client results and a strong M&A strategy that has seen us complete sixteen acquisitions since 2021.
“Central to our success has been building a culture that earned us recognition as an Outstanding Place to Work, ranking in the top ten UK accountancy practices, plus number one SME apprenticeship employer.
“We have implemented comprehensive improvements including enhanced family-friendly benefits, volunteering days, salary sacrifice green car schemes, and major green facility refurbishments.”
James Beardmore, Chief Operations Director, added: “The B Corp framework has provided us with tools to make improvements to our governance, facilities, culture and client care – every decision is now assessed through its impact on achieving great things together for our team, clients, communities and the planet.
“We aren’t perfect, and we have a long way to go, but like all businesses, we have a responsibility to be a force for good.
“Our certification demonstrates that professional services firms can achieve commercial success while making a positive impact.
“And the best thing is…we are investing in the next generation of accountants and auditors, with a record-breaking number of apprentices currently learning their trade with us.”
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