Being 100% employee-owned, we have made a legal commitment to consider all stakeholders and be transparent about how we make decisions. Our strong Ethics and Transparency score is a testament to our governance structures and strong internal practices.
We’ve joined the B Corp movement!
For Escient, becoming a B Corp organisation just makes sense.
Our vision is to help shape the future for organisations, people, and the planet and this is further validated by achieving our B Corp certification, underscoring our commitment to action.
Being a B Corp is being a force for good. We proudly join with over 850 certified B Corps across Australia, and an 8000 strong global community, who have chosen to balance the needs of people and the planet with profit.
B Corp (meaning, Benefit Corporation) signifies our pledge to make a meaningful impact on our employees, clients, the community, and our organisational governance. We demonstrate this in the ways we support and value our people, through our partnership with values-aligned clients who are driven towards positive change, through community partnerships, and by the high standards we hold ourselves to in operating our organisation.
Accountability and transparency are key to Escient, and an essential component of attaining and retaining B Corp certification.
Our B Corp certification is a journey, not a destination and we recognise that our work is ongoing. Recertification every three years underscores our commitment to ongoing improvement and sustainable progress. We invite you to explore our impact results as we continue to evolve our organisation for sustained positive change.
I am incredibly proud of our achievement of being recognised as a certified B Corporation. This prestigious recognition not only demonstrates our commitment to social and environmental responsibility but also validates the hard work and dedication of our team. It’s a testament to our shared values and the positive impact we strive to create in the world.
Stephen Mabbs, Chief Executive Officer
Impact areas
Our progress against the B Corp standards:
Governance
Customers
We demonstrate commitment to our purpose through the clients we choose to serve and the outcomes we strive to deliver. We have deep relationships across the for-purpose sector, and a strong track record of partnering with clients across a range of challenges. We believe better experiences really do drive better results, exemplified through the high number of recurring clients across all industries.
Workers
Living and breathing our values, doing meaningful work and having a people-first culture is how we foster an environment for our people to connect and thrive. We invest in our people through ongoing training and development, and support their wellbeing through our consultant-care and wellness programs.
Community
We align to our vision to help shape the future in the delivery of positive and impactful outcomes in the communities we operate in. Our pro-bono and charitable support of Black Dog Institute is one way we work to drive meaningful change.
Environment
We prioritise environmental consciousness in all aspects of our operations. While our footprint is limited, we actively evaluate the environmental impact of our daily decisions.