B Corp Certified: What This Means For Us
When we started Left Handed Giant, we set out to challenge the traditional model of how you build and run a brewery. Today, we're proud to announce that we've achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community of businesses using their power to build a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
But what does this really mean? And more importantly, why does it matter?
More Than Just Making Beer
From day one, we've operated on a simple but powerful principle: Our people before our profit, always. We're just making beer – but we believe how we make it, who makes it, and the impact we have on our community and environment matters deeply.
Our mission is clear: We exist to inspire connection, to raise ourselves and those around us, and to work constantly to have a positive impact on our community and our environment. This isn't just marketing speak – it's the foundation of every decision we make.
Small, Independent, and Proud
We've deliberately chosen to keep our ownership with our founders, our community, and our employees. By staying free from corporate investment, we can make decisions based on our values rather than external pressures. Over 75% of our product is sold within Bristol, and more than 60% through our own taps – keeping the heart of our operations right here at home.
Planet Before Profit
We're already a Carbon Neutral company, but we're not stopping there. We're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact:
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Our energy comes from 100% renewable sources
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We've switched to cornstarch can labels and FSC-certified recycled packaging
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We're a Zero to Landfill business
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We prioritize local distribution to minimize transport emissions
Our Team, Our Community
Being Bristol-based isn't just about location – it's about community. Every member of our team lives and works in the city, and we offer industry-leading pay and benefits. We're transparent about our ownership and accounting because we believe in building trust through openness.
What B Corp Means to Us
B Corp certification isn't just a badge – it's external validation of the values we've held since day one. It means we've been rigorously evaluated on our social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. But more than that, it's a commitment to continue improving, to keep challenging ourselves to do better.
Looking Forward
This certification isn't the end of our journey – it's a milestone that pushes us to go further. We'll keep working to:
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Reduce the distance between tank and tap
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Create deeper connections with our customers and community
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Minimize our environmental impact
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Provide safe, welcoming spaces for everyone
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Stay small, stay independent, and keep getting better
Have Fun, Drink Beer, Be Nice
At the end of the day, we're still just making beer. But we believe we can make great beer while making a positive difference. Whether you're enjoying a pint at our bars or someone else’s bar , picking up cans from your local shop, or working alongside us, you're part of something bigger – a community that believes business can be a force for good.
We're humbled to join the B Corp community and excited to continue this journey. Here's to brewing better beer and building a better world, one pint at a time.
Want to learn more about our commitments and journey? Check out our full B Corp profile here or visit us at our brewpub to chat with our team.