Heron Financial, part of the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), has become B Corp-certified.
Heron achieved an overall impact score of 86.7, exceeding the average of 50.9, with a minimum of 80 required for certification.
Matt Coulson, founder of Heron Financial, said: “Our B Corp status is not just an accolade; it’s a promise to our clients and community that we practice what we preach, and reflects our deep-rooted belief in the power of purpose-driven business.
“As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission to empower individuals and families to make informed financial decisions, all while promoting environmental responsibility.
“This is just the beginning of our B Corp journey, and we look forward to leveraging this opportunity to build brighter futures for our customers and generations to come.”
Heron’s B Corp status impacts its involvement with MAB’s Resilient Homes initiative, supported by Effective Energy Group.
This programme helps customers finance retrofitting work to improve energy efficiency and access trusted experts.
Karina Gerdes, head of resilient homes at Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: “I’d like to congratulate the team at Heron for becoming the first mortgage broker in our network to achieve B Corp certification.
“This accomplishment reflects our shared commitment to using business for good, and we’re proud to support Heron in their pledge to create a positive impact for all stakeholders, from customers to communities and the environment alike.
“We hope their leadership inspires other brokers to follow suit.”
Chloe Timperley, green mortgage campaign lead at The Green Mortgage Institute, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Heron Financial as green pioneers in the mortgage industry, having run the GFI’s Green Mortgage Certificate training course for the team.
“The GFI continues to partner with and support mortgage brokerages as they upskill brokers and understand the impact sustainable products can have on a prosperous long-term future for homeowners.
“It would be wonderful to see many more following Heron’s lead.”
