Response 3635628

Response to request for information

Reference

3635628

Response date

4 March 2025

Request

1. What percentage of your current suppliers possess B Corp certification, ESGmark or a similar certification or award that recognises a commitment to ESG or sustainability-focused initiatives? 
2. Is B Corp certification (or similar) a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your current tender process?
3. Are you considering adding B Corp certification (or similar) as a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your tender process in the future? 
4. If so, within what timeframe?
5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident would you feel about knowing how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process? 
6. Do you feel you would benefit from guidance as to how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process?

Response

1. What percentage of your current suppliers possess B Corp certification, ESGmark or a similar certification or award that recognises a commitment to ESG or sustainability-focused initiatives? Information not held
2. Is B Corp certification (or similar) a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your current tender process? No
3. Are you considering adding B Corp certification (or similar) as a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your tender process in the future? No
4. If so, within what timeframe? Not applicable
5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident would you feel about knowing how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process? Not applicable
6. Do you feel you would benefit from guidance as to how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process? No