Houston & Hawkes Ltd Sustainability Profile

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Houston & Hawkes Ltd presents itself as an independent B Corp caterer with sustainability, safety, and corporate responsibility embedded in its business. The company says it was the UK’s first contract caterer to become a certified B Corp and later retained that certification, describing the process as a way to measure and improve its social and environmental impact. Its stated approach includes local sourcing, support for social enterprises, ethical sourcing, waste reduction, community links, and attention to staff wellbeing and mental health. The business also says it is working toward net-zero commitments and continues to develop its ESG leadership.

About Houston & Hawkes Ltd

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
United Kingdom

Houston & Hawkes Ltd Sustainability Actions

Retained B Corp certification

Houston & Hawkes has successfully retained its B Corp certification, reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible business-, sustainability- and people-first operations. It achieved a score of 103.4, making it the first UK contract caterer to complete the recertification process.

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Achieved B Corp certification

Houston & Hawkes became the UK’s first contract caterer to become a certified B Corp. With a score of 110.6, it said it committed to using business as a force for good to benefit all people, communities, and the planet through a continuous improvement process.

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Appointed Head of ESG and Safety

Houston & Hawkes appointed James Carr as Head of ESG and Safety to strengthen sustainability and safety leadership. He will oversee efforts to continue setting the benchmark for safety across the industry and spearhead sustainability initiatives.

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Used local and independent suppliers

The company says it keeps things local and commits to using local and independent suppliers, with at least 50% within 50 miles of its support office, and working with local clients, at least 75% within 50 miles.

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Supported social enterprise suppliers

Houston & Hawkes says it has incorporated a number of social enterprise suppliers into its supply chain, including coffee roasters, potters, bakers and reusable water bottle makers.

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