1. What percentage of your current suppliers possess B Corp certification, ESGmark or a similar certification or award that recognises a commitment to ESG or sustainability-focused initiatives?
We do not hold this information. This is not something that is asked as part of a tender process.

2. Is B Corp certification (or similar) a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your current tender process?
No, and we do not believe that there are any plans in the future to be adding this as a requirement.

3. Are you considering adding B Corp certification (or similar) as a requirement / consideration for suppliers as part of your tender process in the future?
Under Procurement legislation we would not be able to prioritise one organisation over another in a tender process just because one organisation had a particular registration or not, unless it was a mandatory requirement. As stated above, as far as we are aware, there are no current plans to add add this as a requirement to the tender process.

4. If so, within what timeframe?
Not applicable.

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident would you feel about knowing how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process?
Not asking for held information so not an applicable FOI question.

6. Do you feel you would benefit from guidance as to how to prioritise B-Corp companies (or similar) in your tender process?
Not asking for held information so not an applicable FOI question.