Scott Construction has achieved B Corp Certification, a global international designation that shows a business is meeting high standards for social and environmental impact as well as transparency, and accountability to all its stakeholders, including employees.
To achieve B Corp certification, organizations must measure their impact, benchmark against best practices and demonstrate a commitment to high environmental, social, and governance standards by scoring a minimum of 80 on the B Impact Assessment.
“We have always operated with a people-first mindset, a company driven by more than just a balance sheet,” said the company. “Striving to be known for the people behind our hammers, we know our impact in building physical communities. We have built our business around purpose and people.”
Scott Construction underwent a rigorous evaluation to ensure it met the B Corp global standards for people, the planet and the communities in which it work.
“We are proud to join the B Corp community. We look forward to continuing to share with you the ways we’re using business as a force for good,” said the company.
Some key highlights to achieve certification for the company include:
Cultivating Community: Paid volunteer days off, group community initiatives with more than 240 hours of employee volunteer service.
Putting People First: Scott focuses on career development programs coupled with well-rounded rewards programs, resulting in high engagement (86 to 94 per cent in the last three years) and high retention rates.
Taking Care of the Planet: Beyond building to sustainability standards like LEED, WELL, and Passive House, among others, Scott says it aims for more than 75 per cent waste diversion on its sites. They are also a Climate Smart Certified business, working to minimize its own environmental impact.
Values in Action: The company has an employee-led environmental, social, and governance (ESG) committee, as well as mental health and volunteer committees that influence its policies and internal initiatives.
