We’re thrilled to announce that after almost two years of hard work and dedication, we’re officially a Certified B Corporation!
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“I’m so proud of our Trusted Team for reaching this incredible milestone. With the continued support of our members, we’re prioritizing the well-being of animals and reducing the negative impacts of travel, all for the good of our one and only planet. I want each of us to be proud of the work we do at TrustedHousesitters, knowing that we’re contributing to create change for the better at this critical time, while hopefully inspiring others along the way.” - Mathew Prior, CEO
What does B Corp mean?
Being B Corp Certified means we've joined a group of global ethical business leaders with one unifying belief - making business a force for good.
It’s not just a tagline - B Corps are held to the highest environmental and social standards and are legally committed to operating in the best interests of people, pets, and the planet.
We scored 84.4 points!
To certify as a B Corp, a business must score at least 80 points in the B Impact Assessment - the average score for certified businesses of our size in the UK is 80.3 - 82 points.
The B Impact Assessment is a rigorous analysis, evaluating the impact a business has on its employees, members, communities, and the environment.
For us, B Corp certification is about recognising that the normal way of doing business is no longer an option. Whilst the climate crisis and social inequalities are causing significant devastation and posing major threats for future generations, we believe it’s the duty of organisations today to do everything within their means to leave behind a better tomorrow.
And this is just the beginning...
There’s still lots of opportunity for us to keep improving how we do things around here - and we absolutely plan on doing just that! Here’s a look at some of the ways our incredible team got us to the B Corp verified standard - and a sneak peek of what’s to come…
Our planet
At the start of 2024, we made our first public carbon footprint reduction pledge to reduce our carbon intensity by 10% each year. We’ve been working hard on our environmental sustainability strategy and carbon reduction roadmap, aiming to launch in 2025 along with our most ambitious (and considered) reduction targets yet. Keep an eye on our sustainability page for more updates.
Our people
This year we’ve invested more than ever in our people, the most significant being the opening up of equity opportunities to every employee so that TrustedHousesitters belongs to the people that make it!
Our community
Over the course of the year, our team has already spent a total of 56 days volunteering for pet, people and planet charities to some amazing outcomes. In June we hosted a skill-based volunteering workshop for Conversations Over Borders, a charity that provides English tutoring to refugees. A few months later they received some amazing press coverage from the ideas born in that workshop!
Find out more by reading our 2023 Impact Report
A BIG thank you to our members!
By being a TrustedHousesitters member, you’re supporting a business that is verified and accredited to meet the highest standards of environmental and social impact - in turn, supporting a brighter future for us all.
You’ve helped us continue to prioritize the well-being of animals through in-home pet care, while also reducing the environmental impact of travel through home sharing. We truly couldn’t have done it without you!
Interested in joining our pet-and-travel-loving community? With an annual TrustedHousesitters membership, you can embark on unique and worldwide travel adventures while caring for adorable pets, or find loving and verified pet sitters to take care of your pets while you travel.
