Hassell celebrates B Corp Certification

Hassell is now a Certified B Corporation, joining a global movement of over 9,000 purpose-driven businesses and cementing our commitment to creating a better future by designing the world’s best places, places people love — and places that make a real difference.

Imagine a business landscape where profit and purpose don’t compete but work together in harmony. That’s the vision behind B Corporations — an international movement of companies rethinking the role of business. And now, Hassell is proud to have joined their ranks as one of more than 150 purpose-driven design and architecture firms. 

Certified B Corporations — or B Corps — commit to high social and environmental performance standards, accountability and transparency. They aren’t chasing short-term wins — they’re in it for the long term, measuring success by the positive impact they create for individuals, society and the natural world.

Hassell Managing Director Liz Westgarth says achieving B Corp certification is an important milestone for the company.

“As designers, we have a responsibility to create places where both people and nature can thrive. To fulfil our purpose, we must collaborate with other like-minded organisations that share our vision for tackling our industry’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Joining the B Corp community allows us to do just that — making us accountable to high social and environmental performance standards.” 

Becoming a B Corp isn’t the beginning of our journey – and it’s not the finish line. We’ve already made clear commitments to creating positive impact through regenerative design, climate action, First Nations reconciliation, gender equity, tackling modern slavery, and sustainable procurement. And now we’re working alongside others who believe that business can be a force for good, and together, we’re shaping a future where that belief becomes reality.