Pet food company Lily’s Kitchen has been recognised by a global organisation for its continued commitment to ethical behaviour, responsible corporate governance and employee integrity.
The company has been awarded B-Corporation status for the second time, thanks to its strong belief in using business as a force for good.
Lily’s Kitchen, which has recently retained its leading position as one of the UK’s top rated ethical pet food companies for a 9th year running by ethical consumer comparison company The Good Shopping Guide, was one of the founding members of B Corp in the UK in 2015 and was the first (and currently only) pet food company in the world to certify as a B Corporation.
B Corp is a global movement that is redefining success in business. Regular companies exist for the interests of their shareholders. B Corps are companies where the interests of employees, communities and the environment rank alongside those of shareholders. B Corps are also required to change their legal documents so that employees, communities and the wider environment, rank alongside shareholders in decision making processes. B Corps formally commit to the B Corp community principles through signing a declaration.
The B Corp accreditation, which must be reapplied for every two years, highlights the company’s continued commitment to ethical behaviour, responsible corporate governance and employee integrity.
Henrietta Morrison, CEO and founder of Lily’s Kitchen (pictured above), comments: “We’re part of the B Corp community because we believe in using business as a force for good. It’s perfectly aligned with our values and the way we’ve always conducted ourselves. Acting in a responsible and respectful way as a business is the right thing to do morally and also contributes to the quality of our recipes, the happiness of our stakeholders and our efficiency. It just makes sense.
“This is reflected in our mission statement which is all about the ‘three Ps’ – Pets, People and Planet. That means Lily’s Kitchen is dedicated to providing proper food for pets, with a commitment to tread carefully on our planet and actively engage with our community. Having a successful and profitable businesses allows us to be even more for people, pets and the planet.”
As Lily’s Kitchen heads towards its 10th year, the company has published its first ever ‘Paw Print for Progress Report 2017’ which outlines exactly how the business ensures it has an ongoing positive impact on society and the planet, which is at the heart of all Lily’s Kitchen does.
The Our Paw Print for Progress 2017 Report can be found on the Lily’s Kitchen website: www.lilyskitchen.co.uk/social-responsibility
