As a B Corp, we are part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
But, the journey is just beginning, and we will continue to strive to have positive impact on our people, our clients, our community and our planet through our work below.
See our Impact Report here!
We only use renewable energy
Zero waste to landfill
Employee volunteering scheme
Supporting young people in our community through London Youth
Set a science-based target to reduce our scope one and two emissions
Mental Health Committee with four mental health first aiders
To lead the way to a more sustainable future by inspiring stakeholders to make changes that have a positive impact on the planet.
Focusing on client success and growth isn’t enough for our business.
Our growth must be achieved sustainably and in a way that isn’t damaging to the environment in which we live and work.
That’s why we’ve set near-term, company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity has improved by 14%.
From 3.6 tCO₂e per £1 million turnover in 2021 to 3.1 tCO₂e in 2024 – a 14% improvement despite firm growth.
Reduce scope one and scope two GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
UPDATE: We are on track to meet our Scope 2 targets as all offices are on a 100% renewable energy tariff. We recognise that further measures will be needed to reduce Scope 1 emissions (from our company vehicles) and ensure we stay on course toward our 2030 goals
Emissions from purchased goods and services make up 76% of our scope 3 emissions.
UPDATE: Over the next year, we will focus on improving our understanding of Scope 3 emissions, particularly in our supply chain. This includes collecting more primary data from suppliers on their emissions and reduction targets, exploring whether our finance system can help track this data, and targeting the highest-emitting categories, such as business services and IT equipment.
Achieve zero waste to landfill.
UPDATE: Through our work with First Mile we have achieved zero waste to landfill and our recycling rate is 61%.
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcomed and respected, regardless of their background. Our DEI strategy ensures our workplace is and remains inclusive and empowering. Below are the three pillars that drive our strategy. If you have any questions about our commitment to DEI, contact hr@geraldedelman.com.
We are undertaking initiatives focused on building an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel valued. This includes training and upskilling our team on key DEI themes, such as unconscious bias.
We encourage members of the team to be ambassadors and champions of DEI and to voice what is important to them through initiatives and recognition of important events throughout the year.
We are creating a promotion and development process that is clearly communicated and is underpinned by clear, robust and fair processes and decision-making – so that all employees have an equal chance to progress.
We are collecting and reviewing data on DEI metrics to track our progress and identify areas for improvement. We see DEI as an ongoing process, not a destination.
Gerald Edelman is proud to partner with London Youth!
Our mission? To have a positive impact on children and young people, helping them to reach new heights.
We believe that all children and young people should have access to the same opportunities and be given the very best chance to achieve their goals and aspirations.
In 2025, we raised £6,502 for London Youth through various initiatives and events.
In 2025, we hosted 13 young people at our employability days.
Throughout 2025, our team completed 67.5 hours of volunteering.
Mindful Working, Mindful Living
We prioritise our team’s mental wellbeing. Our aim is to remove the stigma of mental health in the workplace and support the mental wellbeing of our team.
We do this through our Mindful Working, Mindful Living approach. We want our team to feel fully supported in their role but to also be given the tools they need to support mindful living outside of their work.
Some of the ways we support our team:
Objective: To collect ideas, questions and suggestions from non-partner team members for the improvement and enhancement of working practices and team wellbeing.
Foundation Committee launched. Sustainability Committee launched. First Carbon Footprint Report produced.
£12,000 raised for London Youth. Mental Health Committee launched. Approved for Science Based Targets. Switched to a renewable electricity tariff. Hybrid working practices launched.
Volunteer Day launched. Employability days held for 15 young Londoners with £7,000 raised for London Youth. Released policy, outlining our initiatives to reduce our corporate travel to essential journeys only.
Two Volunteer Days launched. First ESG report released. DEI Strategy launched. Legally updated our articles of association, committing to consider the impact of our decisions on all stakeholders.
B Corp Certification means that a company has been verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact, that is has made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance, and that it is demonstrating accountability and transparency by disclosing this record for performance in a public B Corp profile.
B Corp Certification does not mean that a company is perfect, nor that is has achieved its highest impact. However, it does show that it is part of a global community of businesses who are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. Working with a B Corp can provide a more ethical, sustainable, and fulfilling experience. It’s a choice that aligns with the values of many consumers and investors.
The B Corp Assessment is a rigorous evaluation process that assesses a company’s performance in five key areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. Each area is assigned a weighted score, and the overall score determines whether a company qualifies for B Corp certification.
We scored 84.5 points, that indicated we have demonstrated strong performance across all five areas. However, we are committed to improve our score and aim to achieve over 90 points when we recertify in three years time.
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