Dinner Ladies achieved an impact score of 102.6, significantly exceeding the qualification threshold of 80 and well above the ordinary business median of 50.9. Dinner Ladies believes in the power of food to create positive change and is on a mission to help ‘transform’ sustainability within London’s hospitality and catering scene.
The London caterer works with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and partners with suppliers who share its values. Core menus include lower carbon footprint items, vegan and vegetarian options, alongside using reusable and compostable packaging and zero-emissions delivery via an electric van.
Lily Cai, founder and managing director at Dinner Ladies, said: “Attaining such a prestigious certification means the world to us and reflects our defining commitment to people and planet. We’re really proud of the score we achieved, it validates the commitments which have always been core to how we operate. We cannot wait to build on this incredible milestone.”
With a score of 43.3, Dinner Ladies’ strongest performance area was Community. Central to this is Sharing Plates, an initiative which formalises the company’s commitment to giving back, alongside it’s standing commitment to donate 5% or more of its time to volunteering.
In an industry often associated with insecure and precarious employment, Dinner Ladies achieved a Workers score of 24.3. Dinner Ladies says they are proud to be a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer and pay the London Living Wage to 100% of their core London team.
Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK, added: “We are pleased to have B Corps of all shapes and sizes as part of our community - from startups to multinationals and across many different industries.
“Welcoming Dinner Ladies to the B Corp community is hugely exciting. Its commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others and will help spread the notion that success in business is as much about people and planet as it is profit.”