Baxter Freight, the Nottingham-based global logistics specialist, has officially achieved B Corp™ Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to balancing commercial success with positive social and environmental impact.
This certification places Baxter Freight among a growing community of more than 10,300 B Corp Certified businesses worldwide, and over 2,700 within the UK, meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
According to The Smart Freight Centre, logistics activities generate around 7-11% of global carbon emissions. Due to this, Baxter Freight recognises the sector’s vital role in climate action. As a B Corp in the logistics industry, Baxter Freight aims to be counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Thus, demonstrating how logistics specialists can provide the accountability needed to drive industry change.
For the logistics sector, where supply chain decisions can have far-reaching social and environmental consequences, B Corp Certification offers a practical framework for improving accountability and long-term impact.
The certification recognises a range of practices across Baxter Freight’s operations. Key initiatives include working closely with customers to better understand and reduce supply-chain emissions through GLEC-verified carbon reporting, practical mitigation strategies, and carbon insetting opportunities within logistics networks.
They are actively partnering with their vast supplier base to generate better social and environmental outcomes and expand access to lower-emission transport solutions. Internally, Baxter Freight operates fair recruitment practices with a strong emphasis on internal progression. As a Living Wage Employer, the business supports fair pay through a comprehensive benefits package, including eight weeks of fully paid parental leave, gym and sustainable travel subsidies, personal development support and regular business communication.
Beyond its own operations, Baxter Freight partners with Hope Nottingham, a local foodbank charity, contributing practical, ongoing support to the local community through paid volunteering days and fundraising.
B Corp Certification is provided by the non‑profit organisation B Lab™, following an in-depth assessment across the pillars of governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Certified businesses must recertify every three years, demonstrating a commitment to continual improvement.
Ian Baxter, Chair at Baxter Freight comments:
“Since Baxter Freight was founded in 2014, we’ve always believed it’s possible to be commercially successful while doing business in an ethical and responsible way. Becoming B Corp Certified formalises the next step in our journey, putting purpose alongside profit, and further embedding accountability at the heart of how we operate.
