Oxford brewery Tap Social gains B Corp certification

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 21:07 · Archive

Tap Social, an Oxford social enterprise brewery, has achieved B Corp certification for its social and environmental impact.

Tap Social, an award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery, has achieved B Corp certification from B Lab, a non-profit organisation that assesses businesses on governance, workers, community impact, environmental practices and customer relationships. The brewery operates venues across Oxfordshire, including its main brewery in north Oxford, a taproom in west Oxford, Proof Social Bakehouse, a venue at Banbury's Lock29 and The Market Tap in Oxford's Covered Market.

Founded in 2016, Tap Social was created with a mission to support prisoners and prison leavers into employment through brewing, hospitality and events. The social enterprise has since become one of Oxfordshire's best-known independent breweries whilst maintaining its focus on helping people rebuild their lives after involvement with the criminal justice system. The organisation says it has created more than 112,000 hours of paid employment for prison leavers and prisoners on day release, helping to reduce reoffending and improve life chances.

Co-founder Paul Humpherson, who led the certification process, described the achievement as a significant milestone. He said: 'Becoming a B Corp represents a natural next step for Tap Social. For us, it's not simply a badge; the process has given us an opportunity to scrutinise every part of our business and ensure that our values are reflected in the way we operate, as well as in the impact we seek to create.'

How it is being reported

• Award-winning brewery achieves B Corp certification for impactTap Social, an award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery has announced it has become a certified B Corp for its social and environmental impact.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 20:00
• Award-winning brewery achieves B Corp certification for impactTap Social, an award-winning Oxford social enterprise brewery has announced it has become a certified B Corp for its social and environmental impact.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 20:00

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