Financial services group GSB has achieved Certified B Corporation status, joining businesses dedicated to high social and environmental performance standards.
This certification reflects GSB’s commitment to "balancing profit with purpose" and its dedication to address challenges through responsible business practices.
GSB co-founder, Alison Whatnall, said: “We are incredibly proud to achieve B Corp Certification.
“This milestone is a testament to our dedication to building a business that not only delivers competitive financial returns but also drives solutions to some of the world’s most important issues.”
Sustainability and inclusion commitment
GSB has also set “ambitious” goals to be a carbon net zero business by 2030.
The wealth manager fully offset its scope one and two carbon emissions annually by planting trees.
Additionally, the company stated that it is “dedicated” to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects wider society.
GSB said its social responsibility initiatives, supporting the work of The Maria Cristina Foundation and Evolvin’ Women directly, are driven by a strong belief in giving back and contributing to society.
GSB also offers traditional evidence-based investing, ESG investing, and impact investing.
It added that its goal is to enable clients to make a positive impact on the world through their investments.
“Our vision is to transcend financial services and build a business for good,” Whatnall added.
“We aim to attract ambitious, talented, and energetic people to join us in our mission to deliver both competitive financial returns and meaningful social and environmental impact.”
This news follows the announcement in January 2024 that GSB became the first-ever international firm to achieve CISI Chartered Firm status.
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