Designworks is a certified B Corporation with a verified B Impact Score of 107.5.
B Corp certification recognises businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Companies must achieve a minimum score of 80 to qualify, making our score of 107.5 a reflection of our long-term commitment to responsible business practice and continuous improvement.
For us, B Corp certification formalises principles that have shaped our work for many years. It strengthens how we measure impact, support our team and community, reduce environmental impact, and build responsible long-term partnerships with clients and suppliers.
We work with organisations that want to create meaningful, lasting impact through thoughtful design, clear communication and sustainable digital delivery.
Why B Corp Matters To Us
B Corp is not simply a badge or marketing position. It is a framework for building a better business.
The certification process required us to review and strengthen our governance, environmental performance, supplier relationships and long-term commitments. It has helped us formalise policies, improve transparency and create clearer systems for measuring progress and accountability.
As a company, we believe good design should create positive outcomes for people, communities and the environment. Becoming a B Corp reflects our commitment to responsible business practices and continuous improvement.
Supporting Purpose-Driven Organisations
A significant proportion of our work supports charities, social enterprises, public sector organisations and mission-led businesses.
In the 2024/2025 financial year, 58% of our revenue came from projects delivered for purpose-driven organisations.
Since 2007, we have worked with organisations across sustainability, conservation, education, health, community development and the public sector.
Environmental Responsibility
Environmental responsibility is integrated into how we operate and how we deliver projects.
Our Environmental Management System is independently certified by Green Business and maintained through annual external audit processes.
We focus on:
- Designing lower-impact, efficient websites
- Supporting sustainable hosting infrastructure
- Prioritising local and independent suppliers
Our office operates from Kendal Business Hub, which includes solar PV generation and an EPC A rating.
Local Economic Impact
We believe responsible business includes supporting local economies and independent organisations.
We prioritise working with local authorities, charities, SMEs and purpose-led organisations, while also directing a significant proportion of operational spend towards local and independent suppliers where practical.
This helps retain value within local communities while reducing environmental impacts associated with longer supply chains.
Continuous Improvement
B Corp certification is not an endpoint. It is part of an ongoing process of review and improvement.
We continue to develop our policies, measure environmental performance, strengthen governance processes and improve how we evidence social impact across the business.
We publish regular updates through our Impact Report and review our commitments annually.
