London Re-use Limited has been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, for the third year in a row. The Mark demonstrates our commitment to support the community and protect the environment.
The Social Enterprise Mark is the certification authority which safeguards social enterprise credentials. Only organisations which can prove they put people and planet before shareholder profit are awarded a licence to display the Social Enterprise Mark.
All Mark holders are subjected to an assessment process which is overseen by an independent Certification Panel. London Re-use Limited’s company documents and accounts were scrutinised prior to the Mark being awarded. London Re-use joins other ethical businesses that have been recognised by the Social Enterprise Mark, such as the Age UK Enterprises, Eden Project, Big Issue, and the Phone Coop.
Government data estimates that there are 70,000 social enterprises across the UK, contributing over £24 billion to the economy and employing around a million people.
Social enterprises put the majority of their profits back into activities that benefit people and planet, rather than just lining shareholders pockets. However, some businesses are taking advantage as there is no legal definition for them. The Social Enterprise Mark is the guardian of genuine social enterprise principles. It safeguards these principles through the independent Certification process.
Charles Craft, Managing Director of London Re-use Limited said:
“LRL is extremely proud to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark. We are absolutely committed to supporting sustainable business and helping local communities thrive and prosper”.
To find out more about the Social Enterprise mark please visit www.socialenterprisemark.org.uk