hedgehog lab, the global digital product consultancy, has become a certified B Corporation (B Corp) - joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Alongside the certification, hedgehog lab – which is also the parent company of Edinburgh-based innovation consultancy Label Sessions – is launching an enhanced social value framework that turns its purpose into measurable action, committing the company to giving back to communities through time, skills, and funding.
Included in the framework is the creation of a Social Value Fund, which commits a percentage of revenue from client contracts towards impact projects. The fund will support volunteering activity, enable pro-bono or discounted work, back team-led community initiatives, and strengthen collaboration with impact-focused clients.
To help embed these commitments into day-to-day culture, hedgehog lab is introducing five paid ‘impact days’ per employee each year. These days can be used for volunteering with partner organisations or learning and development that supports social value, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
The framework aligns with the UK Government’s five social value “missions” and is designed to make impact tangible for clients, partners, and communities. It is supported by partnerships with organisations including If U Care Share, The Hygiene Bank, and Groundwork North East & Cumbria (GNEC).
Malcolm Seagrave, managing director at hedgehog lab, said: “B Corp certification is an important milestone because it formalises something we’ve believed for a long time: building great technology and building a better future should go hand in hand,” said “This is about accountability - committing to high standards, measuring what we do, and making sure our growth benefits people, communities and the planet.”
Hedgehog lab is now part of a growing community of more than 10,000 businesses globally that have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK is the largest and fastest-growing in the world, with more than 2,600 companies spanning a range of different industries and sizes, including Innocent Drinks, Patagonia, Tony’s Chocolonely, Finisterre, Elemis, and Sipsmith Gin.
Chris Turner, CEO of B Lab UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome hedgehog lab to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies that are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that hedgehog lab is going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward.”
