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B Corp certification for Pathfinder
More great news.
The B Corp movement is huge internationally and gaining recognition in New Zealand. Well known purpose-driven international companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s and Allbirds are B Corps. Companies obtaining B Corp status have a desire to promote a sustainable economy, create a healthier environment and build stronger communities.
Cool and innovative NZ companies like Sharesies and Ethique are among the 34 local B Corps. Pathfinder is now the latest to be certified.
In fact, we are the first fund manager in New Zealand to achieve B Corp™ certification and only the second in NZ financial services (along with the innovative and awesome Sharesies!).
B Corp certification is a fantastic achievement for Pathfinder’s team. We want to make great returns for our investors and at the same time generate these great returns in a way that is good for our planet and communities. Our team is committed to this mission.
Obtaining B Corp certification is not easy. It requires a high level of transparency as well as social and environmental performance. It is not simply about what we will and will not invest in as a fund manager. It is about our purpose, and touches every part of our business. This is immensely important to us.
Our B Corp certification sits alongside the A+ rating awarded to Pathfinder by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI) for governance and strategy. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about B Corp or UNPRI.
John Berry, CEO
(Photo by Jeffrey Hamilton on Unsplash)
by John Berry
Co-Founder, CEO, Member of Ethics & Investment Committee, Director
John is committed to making ethical investment accessible to all NZ investors. Before co-founding Pathfinder in 2009 John worked in law firms and investment banks in Auckland, London and Sydney. He has a BCom/LLB(Hons) from Auckland University and has held a number of board and advisory board roles connected to health, education and venture capital, and is currently on the investment committee for a faith-based organisation. In 2023 John was awarded as the Sustainable Business Networks Sustainability Superstar. In 2024 he was awarded the Sustainability Leadership Award at the Robert Walters New Zealand Leadership Awards.
