West Malling PR Agency Achieves B Corp Certification as it Celebrates 30 Years in Business

A West Malling-based public relations agency is celebrating a significant milestone after achieving B Corp certification during its 30th year in business.

Suzanne Howe Communications (SHC), a specialist business-to-business PR and marketing agency founded in Kent in 1996, has joined a growing community of companies recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

The certification was awarded by B Lab, the non-profit organisation behind the global B Corp movement. Businesses seeking certification undergo a detailed assessment covering areas such as governance, employee wellbeing, community impact, environmental practices and customer relationships.

Today, more than 10,000 businesses worldwide have achieved B Corp status, with the UK home to one of the largest and fastest-growing B Corp communities.

Founded by experienced PR professional Suzanne Howe, the company works with clients across several specialist sectors, including packaging, food, cleaning and facilities management, furniture, and sustainability communications.

Speaking about the achievement, founder and managing director Suzanne Howe said the certification reflected the values that have guided the business over the past three decades.

"As we celebrate 30 years in business, we are thrilled to announce that SHC has achieved B Corp certification," she said.

"Certification means that we meet B Lab's integrated social, environmental and governance standards. This embeds our purpose and plans for positive impact in our company's DNA, so that we're aware of our impact on people and the planet."

The announcement comes at a time when more businesses are seeking ways to balance commercial success with broader social and environmental responsibilities. B Corp certification requires companies not only to demonstrate their current standards but also to commit legally to considering the interests of employees, customers, communities and the environment alongside financial performance.

Chris Turner, Chief Executive of B Lab UK, welcomed the company's certification and said businesses embracing responsible practices can help inspire wider change across the economy.

For Suzanne Howe Communications, the achievement marks another chapter in a journey that began in Kent three decades ago and has grown into a respected specialist agency serving clients across the UK.

Readers who would like to learn more about the company and its services can visit the official Suzanne Howe Communications website.