Wilson Vale becomes latest caterer to achieve B Corp certification

Wilson Vale is the latest contract caterer to achieve B Corp certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainable growth.

The independent schools and workplace restaurant business, which was acquired by Aramark in 2021, joins operators including Houston & Hawkes and Lettice Events in achieving recognition for its social and environmental efforts.

Wilson Vale was able to prove its credentials through measurable commitments in line with B Corp pillars of governance, workers, community, environment and customers.

It currently works with over 300 local suppliers across the UK and boasts impressive internal promotion rates, with 93% of the operational support team and 83% of its central leadership team promoted internally. Meanwhile, 50% of the board and 54% of the workforce are women.

At its Leicestershire headquarters, Wilson Vale has implemented a 100-kilowatt solar array, a Daikin heat-pump climate control system, and six electric car charging points. It has also upgraded its fleet to fully electric cars.

ESG director Graeme Watson said: “This certification is a key milestone in the history of our business. It’s a powerful verification of our commitment to crafting positive change.”

Managing director Melissa Wallbank added: “For our clients, working with a B Corp caterer means partnering with a company that puts sustainability, inclusivity and accountability at the heart of everything we do – delivering not just high-quality food but a service that prioritises people and the planet that can support their own environmental and social credentials.”