Impact Beyond Business

SUSTAINABILITY: WE FIND YOUR WHY & LIGHT IT UP

YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

Sustainability credentials are no longer a ‘nice to have’, they’re becoming a must. Getting ahead of the curve on sustainability signals the strength of your business, makes your purpose known, and helps you establish a leading position in your market segment.

A lot of clients ask us, “What’s the first step for me?”

Your sustainability journey isn’t just about reporting or being net zero. It’s about how you put forward a vision (your why), how you think about ESG transformation and integration, and how you weave that through your company from top to bottom, strategy to operations.

At Cooper Parry, we help you to simplify your sustainability journey and move towards sustainable business practices with a pragmatic, jargon-free, custom-made solution.

WE’RE B CORP, BUT THE JOURNEY DOESN’T STOP HERE 

We’re committed to using CP as a force for good. Measuring our impact at all levels, across all stakeholders, and holding ourselves to the highest standards – for our people, clients, communities, and the environment. 

That’s why we’re proud to be the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, joining the business movement tackling society’s greatest challenges. 

Now, we’re targeting net zero by 2030, with a 50% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions by 2026. 

Between FY20 and FY22, our electricity consumption fell by 39%, business travel decreased by 63%, and 90% of the electricity we now consume comes from REGOs-backed renewable sources. We’ve also revamped our purchasing policy to focus on locally sourced, environmentally friendly products. 

Our Diversity & Inclusion team continues to embed inclusivity and a celebration of diversity into our culture, improving the accessibility of our recruitment process and training all our people to better understand the importance and nuance of Diversity & Inclusion. 

We’re transparent. We’re accountable. And with so much happening at CP – and still so much to learn – we’re always up for sharing ideas and ground-breaking ways to support each other and make an impact that goes beyond profit. 

That way, we can build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable businesses. Together. 

Check out our official B Corp profile here

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

“At Cooper Parry, our people drive our business, not the other way around. When we create a space where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, we create potential for more innovation, more productivity, and greater employee wellbeing.

As D&I Advisor, I find it a real privilege to help CP lead the way in workplace inclusivity, disrupt societal norms and stereotypes that perpetuate inequity in the workplace, and make life count for all our people.”

GET IN TOUCH WITH NICOLETA CIOBANU

Nicoleta Ciobanu
Head Of Sustainability

GET IN TOUCH WITH NICOLETA CIOBANU

OUR COMMITMENT

Our in-house Sustainability team measure and improve our impact on the environment, sharing tips with everyone across CP, so they can make planet-powered changes in their own lives. And in February 2023, we became the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp.

If you sliced Cooper Parry open (more cake, less autopsy), you’d find one flavour oozing out above all others: culture.

Our long-term D&I goals:

Have industry-leading diversity in our workforce, reflecting the diverse communities we are in.​

Be a culture-driven workplace where we embrace inclusivity and celebrate unique perspectives. ​

Actively listen to and amplify the voices of those from marginalised backgrounds.​

Proactively and equitably support everyone to bring their whole selves to work and achieve their best at CP.​

Transform the future of accountancy by supporting the development of youth from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re committed to helping out where we can, and we currently sponsor 32 students aged 15-18 from St Mark’s School in Hounslow to take part in the Ivy House Award.

The Fair Chance Fund programme targets students from disadvantaged backgrounds and offers a year-long extra-curricular activity focussed on developing future professional leaders.

The students learn leadership skills, gain an understanding of the workplace and business, and grow their self-confidence.

REVIEWS

PAUL, JAN 24

“Great service and always timely communication. I feel we have a partner supplier rather than just an auditor”

MEGAN, FEB 24

“We always get a quick reply whenever we have an issue or a query. It was a very good team of auditors that undertook our audit once again – a mixture of continuity and some new faces – and accommodating our tight reporting deadline was much appreciated”

MATT, FEB 24

“My first encounter with the CP audit team and I was impressed. Calm, reliable, organised and ultimately professional. Understanding and sympathetic to our circumstances and keen to work with us to achieve an outcome”

JAMES, FEB 24

“Smooth audit with knowledgeable and friendly staff. I have received great input from both audit partner and manager in my first year as CFO. I have appreciated the pragmatic and flexible approach”

PAMELA, JAN 24

“Robust communication. Excellent support. Supportive business partnership”

MICK, JAN 24

“Always prompt with accurate advice and accounts. Cannot think how you can improve”

MARION, JAN 24

“Audit processes work very well with Inflo and supported well by phone calls or Teams calls throughout the audit process. Outside of audits, advice on any matters financial is usually quick and helpful and never appears to be too much trouble. Any of the audit teams we have worked with throughout the years have always shown the same friendly professionalism that is supportive, fair and informative, which is crucial when and if things don’t always go to plan or unexpected outcomes occur. Thank you very much”

JADE, JAN 24

“The team are always responsive and their approach to audit is refreshingly solution orientated. I already refer them on a regular basis”

ANDY, JAN 24

“Fantastic client service and communication which resulted in a a great job done”

AMANDA, JAN 24

“The team at Cooper Parry are a huge support during a stressful time. They work with our finance department when completing their checks and make the team feel at ease. We have an excellent relationship with the auditors and feel confident in approaching them in advance of our audit for support. Glen, Ben, Harry and the supporting team work hard to understand us and support how we work whilst always considering the ATH and financial regulations. I would 100% recommend Cooper Parry and do regularly”