Blacklock, the chophouse steak concept, has announced its B Corp certification.
The London based chain operates five restaurants in the capital and is expected to open its first regional site in Manchester early next year.
Blacklock was founded by Gordon Ker and opened its first restaurant in Soho in 2015, followed by sites in the City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf.
Following an 18 month assessment process, Blacklock has been certified by non-profit global organisation, B Lab.
B Corp businesses are audited on their commitment to bring benefit to not only shareholders but also their stakeholders as well, including their staff, customers, communities, supply chain and the planet.
Gordon Ker, Founder of Blacklock, commented, “When we first heard about B Corp back in lockdown it immediately resonated with us and how we do things which puts our people at the heart of everything, seeking to be a brilliant place to work first and foremost and have a positive impact more widely whilst running great restaurants.
The journey to becoming certified has been both rigorous and rewarding, rubber stamping where we are doing well and shining a light on where we can improve. Certification is really just the start.
We’re far from perfect and I’m excited (if a little apprehensive!) about the community of inspiring businesses we’re joining and the opportunities that lie ahead to be a part of something bigger”, he added.
