Exclusive Collection: The B Corp Effect
Published 1st March 2026
How We're Doing Business For good
March is B Corp Month, a month where all B Corps celebrate the work we're doing towards being a force for good. We've taken a moment reflect on how far we’ve come, share what’s next, and - most importantly showcase how more businesses can be a force for good.
At Exclusive Collection, we don’t just talk about sustainability and social impact - we bake it into everything we do (sometimes literally, if you’ve ever tried our homemade sourdough). We’re proud to be the UK’s first B Corp-certified hotel group, meaning we balance profit with purpose. Whether it’s cutting food waste, championing local communities, or finding smarter ways to lower our environmental impact, we’re on a mission to do business better - without skimping on luxury, of course.
So, what does being a B Corp actually mean for you, our guests? It means that every time you dine with us, stay with us, or even just sip on a perfectly made coffee in one of our lounges, you’re supporting a business that’s putting people and the planet first.
Grab a cuppa (or a glass of B Corp-certified wine), and let’s dive in. We’re looking back at the progress we’ve made, the goals we’re setting for the future, and how every stay, sip, and spa day at Exclusive helps drive positive change.
What We've Achieved Since Last Year
Over the past year, we’ve taken some serious strides in our mission to use hospitality as a force for good. Our latest Impact Report highlights a year of measurable progress across energy use, biodiversity, community outreach, and governance. These gains helped us secure our B Corp recertification score of 94.4 - up from 80.3, representing a 17.5% increase.
This growth reflects the efforts of every one of our team members, guests, partners, and suppliers who share our belief that business should benefit the world around it.
A Closer Look at Our B Corp Progress
Here’s how our score increased across the core B Corp pillars:
- Governance: +15% — stronger transparency, mission alignment and accountability
- Workers: +14% — improvements in wellbeing, safety, development and inclusion
- Community: +22% — increased charitable giving, local sourcing, and educational outreach
- Environment: +28% — major progress across biodiversity, habitat restoration, energy efficiency and water reductions
- Customers: +2% — continued commitment to ethical marketing and responsible guest experience
These category improvements are proof that sustainability at Exclusive isn’t static - it's expanding, accelerating and deeply embedded in how we operate every day.
Protecting & Rewilding Our Estates
Our 691 acres continue to evolve as thriving landscapes for people and wildlife. We’ve expanded our rewilding work through our partnership with Land App, restoring hedgerows, enhancing habitats, and supporting natural carbon sequestration.
This year, nature has responded in the most rewarding ways. Our biodiversity monitoring has recorded:
- Kestrel chicks taking to the skies
- Swifts returning and increasing in numbers
- Otters and aquatic wildlife appearing around restored water habitats
One of our proudest developments is the launch of The Reeds at South Lodge - a biophilic lodge concept complete with a wild swimming lake. Not only is it a guest favourite, but it has attracted new species of water‑based wildlife, making it a living example of sustainability intertwined with luxury.
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint
We’ve continued to push forward on reducing resource consumption across the Collection:
- Energy usage: down 17.7% year‑on‑year
- Water use: reduced by 3.3%, saving 3,550 m³ of water
These reductions stem from a mix of smart investments, improved systems and everyday awareness across our teams - proof that marginal gains become meaningful impact at scale.
Supporting Our Communities
Community is at the heart of B Corp business, and this year was no exception.
- 6,773 meals redistributed through OLIO → preventing 12,160 kg CO₂ emissions
- £20,000+ donated to charities
- Every one of our 850 team members received a paid volunteering day
- 100+ student placements offered for young people exploring careers in spa, wellness and hospitality
These initiatives reinforce our belief that hospitality can (and should) uplift local communities and empower the next generation.
Our Roadmap for the Future
Our sustainability ambitions for the next chapter are clear and measurable:
- Reducing water consumption further
- Achieving carbon positivity on Scope 1 & 2 by 2026
- Continuing to improve biodiversity metrics across all estates
- Strengthening our focus on people, social value & community impact
These goals are embedded within our B Corp framework and guide our actions toward an even more responsible future.
Experience the B Corp Difference
Being a B Corp isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress. It’s about setting high standards, measuring our impact, and constantly looking for ways to do better.
So, what does that mean for you?
It means that when you stay, dine, or unwind with us, you’re supporting a business that cares - not just about the bottom line, but about people, the planet, and making a positive impact.
So, if you’re looking for a getaway that’s as good for the soul as it is for the world, we’d love to welcome you.
And if you’d like the full lowdown on what we’ve been up to, click here to read our impact report.
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