The organiser of Salon Privé – which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year – has revealed that the annual event has officially been named as a B Corp organisation, becoming the first automotive event globally to earn this honour.

Over the course of an intensive 18-month process, Salon Privé’ has undergone a rigorous evaluation across five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. The result? A commitment to using business as a force for good and a B Impact Assessment Score of 91.2. This score helps Salon Privé to identify where it excels and areas for improvement.

For ten years, Salon Privé has taken place at the historic Blenheim Palace. The Oxfordshire estate is on track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027.

Andrew Bagley, chairman of Salon Privé, said: “This is a huge milestone for Salon Privé, not just to become B Corp Certified, but to do so as the world’s first event in the luxury, automotive space. We’re honoured to join a global community of businesses that are committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet.

“The automotive sector tends to be viewed negatively when it comes to environmental impact, but we have worked incredibly hard to implement a range of practices that align with B Corp’s values, and we aim to continue building on this year after year.”