3. Natilik
Headcount in latest accounts: 225
HQ: London
Date of certification: January 2023
Certifying as far back as January 2023, Natilik was one of the first – and largest – B Corps through the gate in our sector.
The London-based technology services powerhouse generated a £7.4m adjusted EBITDA on revenues of £106.1m in its year to 31 March 2025.
Talking to IT Channel Oxygen below, CEO Alastair Rudman said the certification “helps our partners and clients know what we stand for, not just in rhetoric but in action”.
Q&A with Natilik CEO Alastair Rudman
What was your main reason for becoming a B Corp?
Because we wanted an internationally recognised framework and accreditation for social and environmental impact. We believe businesses have their part to play for doing good in society and our communities. Good for Natilikers, good for our clients to know where we stand, and good for the impact we can have beyond our office.
B Corp is perhaps best associated with consumer goods brands. Does it really make sense for an MSP or IT solutions provider to have it?
Yes. The standards to which the B Corp certificate holds its members is high, regardless of sector. The IT and tech world has one of the largest environmental impacting footprints and so we believe it is very much applicable to our sector.
What’s the main benefit of becoming a B Corp
It provides us a framework to work within for social and environmental impact. This is reflected both externally and also internally as we build our internal communities around similar themes.
It is also a globally recognised symbol which helps our partners and clients know what we stand for, not just in rhetoric but in action.
How much time and money did it take?
Becoming a B Corp is a significant investment on both fronts, and it’s important to go in with that expectation. The assessment and certification process took considerable internal time (12-month project) pulling together evidence, documenting practices, and ensuring we could stand behind every answer with action rather than intention. In terms of direct cost, there is a certification fee, but the bigger investment is the people time required to do it properly. For us, it was worth every bit of it.
What was the hardest aspect of becoming a B Corp?
To continue to be judged by action and not just language. Therefore, we must actually ‘do’ and not just ‘say’ and this takes effort, time and investment. But this is what we believe in.
Do you have any constructive criticism of the process?
The process is thorough, which is exactly as it should be, but it can feel quite demanding for a business doing this for the first time, particularly without a dedicated sustainability function. The evidential requirements are detailed and navigating the assessment can take time to understand. Clearer guidance for smaller businesses or first-time applicants would help. That said, the rigour is what gives the accreditation its credibility, so it’s a fine balance.
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