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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Andrew Arthur

Devon dairy becomes UK’s first cheesemaker to gain B-Corp status

A Devon dairy has become the first UK cheesemaker to be certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Sharpham Dairy, located on the Sharpham Estate on the River Dart near Ashprington, has joined a global group of establishments judged to have a high standard of ethics and that balance profit with purpose.

In order to attain B Corp status, which is administered by US non-profit organisation B Lab, companies must be able to demonstrate responsible practices in five impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment and customers.

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