Nursery provider earns B Corp statusA national nursery group has achieved a sustainability milestone after securing B Corp certification, with bosses saying the award will encourage it to “strive” for “even greater heights”. Partou UK, which operates more than 100 day nursery settings, has received the global accreditation after meeting standards covering social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Kirsty Jackson, Partou co-managing director, said: “We’re proud that Partou has achieved B Corp certification. Certified organisations are reassessed every three years to ensure they continue to meet B Corp standards. Chris Turner, chief executive of B Lab UK, added: “We are delighted to welcome Partou UK to the B Corp community.