The B Corp movement has become one of the most recognisable signals of responsible business. Certified by the non-profit B Lab, B Corps are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. The certification demonstrates that a business is actively balancing profit with purpose, and committing to continuous improvement across every part of its operations.
Since launching in 2006, the community has grown into a global network of more than 8,000 certified companies, from household names like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s to emerging purpose-driven start-ups. The B Corp logo has become a trusted shorthand for consumers and investors looking for businesses that genuinely walk the talk on sustainability.
Increasingly, the movement is also taking root in the financial sector. The surge in applications has prompted B Lab to hit pause on certifying large firms as it overhauls its standards, introducing stricter rules for industries like finance.
This growing appetite for accountability in finance is encouraging. The sector has an outsized role to play in funding the transition to a fairer, greener economy – and with so many competing claims of “sustainability,” third-party verification like B Corp helps people understand who’s really making a difference.
It’s something we recognised at Good With Money when we created the Good Egg mark in 2017. The Good Egg is a badge that makes it easier for people to find financial providers creating positive impact for the planet and society, as well as good value for their money. It is awarded only to firms that can prove they make a meaningful difference to customers, communities, and the wider world.
Here, we’re spotlighting six financial firms that have achieved a double whammy of recognition – B Corp certificationand a Good Egg mark from Good With Money.
The Good Egg mark: why it matters
Triodos Bank
Triodos Bank is one of the world’s most sustainable banks, offering everyday banking services for individuals, businesses and charities. Customers’ money is only lent to businesses and organisations bringing about positive social, environmental and cultural change.
Triodos has been a certified B Corp since the European launch of the movement back in 2015 and is still the only B Corp to offer a personal current account in the UK.
Jacco Minnaar, Chief Commercial Officer of Triodos Bank: “B Corp is a growing community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change. We believe the B Corp certification helps increase awareness and credibility of corporate sustainability.
“It delivers proof that a business-model focused on long-term added value instead of short-term financial profit is the only way forward for all companies. We are part of this movement and are proud to be a B Corp ourselves.”
Triodos Bank was also the first bank to be awarded a Good With Money ‘Good Egg’ mark. It was ranked by independent experts Ethical Screening and the Good Egg panellists as having “high positive impact” across every category.
Certified B Corp since: 2015
Overall B Corp score: 131.3
First awarded a Good Egg mark: 2018
Read our Good Egg report on Triodos Bank here
Path Financial
Path Financial offers a range of financial advice and wealth management services as well as positive impact investment options.
Richard Ravelin, General Manager at Path Financial, says: “There’s only so much impact an individual business can have. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a global movement that’s growing every day. As a B Corp, we’re committed to using our business as a force for good. That means we go above and beyond for our workers, customers, environment and community, and we have a governance structure that protects our principles.
“We want to be part of the solution, and this includes Path’s Portfolios which maximise alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals – the blueprint for all countries to promote development that not only meets the needs of people and planet today but builds resilience and sustainability for our future generations.
“For us, B Corp Certification and Good Egg Accreditation are more than just marks, they’re badges we wear proudly and represent a collective call for change.”
Certified B Corp since: 2022
Overall B Corp score: 120.4
First awarded a Good Egg mark: 2022
Read our Good Egg report on Path Financial here
EQ Investors
EQ Investors is a financial planner and investment manager that only invests its customers’ money in sustainable ways.
Ben Faulkner, Marketing & Communications Director at EQ Investors, says: “We’re extremely pleased to be a part of this change-making community and hope to inspire others to use their businesses for good too. Even if you do not become a B Corp yourself, you can still make a difference.
“The B Corp Directory lists the scores of all B Corps globally. That means you can find firms you can buy from, and do business with, that you know have been independently vetted for their sustainability.
“We’re very proud to be one of the first firms to pick up a Good with Money ‘Good Egg’, which is the UK’s first responsible money kitemark. This unique kitemark allows us to build trust with our clients, workforce, and suppliers.”
Sophie Kennedy, Joint CEO of EQ Investors added: “For us, B Corp is more than just an accreditation – it’s a framework that drives meaningful, long-term improvement. We have always embraced it as such and got to work at once after our last recertification to raise our standards even further.
“Over the past three years.. our score has increased from 151.1 to 176.9, with improvements in each impact area. You can see our new breakdown scores on the B Corp site here. Our B Corp journey began with a score of 95.2 and now sits at 176.9 – an 85 per cent score increase.”
Certified B Corp since: 2015
Overall B Corp score: 176.9
First awarded a Good Egg mark: 2017
Read our Good Egg report on EQ Investors here
Thrive Renewables
Thrive Renewables offers accessible opportunities for individuals and businesses to invest in clean energy projects. It has been building and operating renewable energy projects in the UK for close to 30 years.
Matthew Clayton, Managing Director at Thrive Renewables, says: “As one of the UK’s first mission-driven businesses, we’ve been putting people and planet at the heart of what we do for almost 30 years, funding and building 32 energy projects within that time.
“This shared ethos was one of the reasons we decided to apply for B Corp certification in 2019, joining what was – at the time – under 1,000 other UK businesses prioritising impact. Since then, the UK community has grown to over 2,600 and it’s brilliant to see more companies playing their part in creating a cleaner, fairer and more just world.
“As well as being a B Corp, we’re also proud to be one of a small number of independently accredited Good Egg companies, which recognises the businesses making a positive difference across three impact areas: environmental, social, and industry.”
Certified B Corp since: 2019
Overall B Corp Score: 131.1
First awarded a Good Egg mark: 2017
Read our Good Egg report on Thrive Renewables here
Switchfoot Wealth
Switchfoot Wealth provides independent financial advice and wealth management services for private clients, businesses and fiduciaries. What makes it stand out from the crowd is its belief that “all financial planning should be sustainable financial planning” – and the conviction to follow that through.
It shows clients the environmental and social impact of their money and supports them to make better long-term choices – for their own future and for the planet’s. It services include pension planning, life assurance, income protection, and investments/regular savings.
Read our Good Egg report on Switchfoot Wealth here
Certified B Corp since: 2022
Overall B Corp score: 124.3
First awarded a Good Egg mark: 2024
Meet all our Good Egg companies here.
