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tepeo Makes History as First Domestic Heating Manufacturer to Earn B Corp Certification

WOKINGHAM, UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / November 15, 2024 / tepeo, manufacturers of the ZEB (a revolutionary heat battery), have been awarded B Corp status by being a company committed to balancing purpose with profit and delivering positive impact across social and environmental fronts.


Wokingham, UK: 15th November 2024 – tepeo, the pioneering British ClimateTech company behind the ZEB, announced today it has achieved B Corp certification, becoming the first sustainable domestic heating manufacturer to do so. This prestigious certification places tepeo among a select group of only 9,000 businesses worldwide using their influence to create positive social and environmental impact.


As a newly certified B Corp, tepeo has demonstrated an uncompromising commitment to high standards in governance, social impact, and environmental stewardship. This certification follows an extensive evaluation by B Lab, the nonprofit organisation behind B Corp, which rigorously assesses companies across five key areas: governance, workers, customers, community, and environment.


Johan du Plessis, CEO of tepeo, commented, “Achieving B Corp status is something that has been very important to me personally - we are taking it upon ourselves to set the example for others in the heating industry to follow. As the first domestic heating manufacturer to reach this milestone, we’re proudly paving the way for a more responsible, sustainable approach to home heating. Our mission is not only to help households reduce their carbon footprint but to set a new standard for ethics and accountability in our sector.”


He continued, “B Corp certification brings benefits across the board – from building customer trust and loyalty to strengthening employee engagement and community connections. We are proud to be part of a movement that values purpose as much as profit and encourages transparency and continuous improvement. By joining this global network, we’re aligning with other like-minded businesses, positioning ourselves for sustainable growth, and attracting customers and partners who care about social and environmental impact. This certification is more than a milestone; it’s a commitment to keep pushing ourselves and our industry forward.”


tepeo’s innovative ZEB heat battery boiler offers a low-carbon alternative to traditional gas and oil boilers, helping households to heat their homes sustainably without compromising on the warmth they’re used to with their existing fossil fuel boiler. This advancement aligns with tepeo’s mission to contribute meaningfully to the UK’s net-zero ambitions while ensuring transparency and accountability in all business practices.


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For further information contact: Pip Watkins, Senior Marketing Manager, tepeo

www: www.tepeo.com 

e-mail: pip.watkins@tepeo.com or media@tepeo.com

About Us

About tepeo: tepeo was founded in 2018 to give customers a cleaner, smarter, and more cost-effective heating solution to help them transition away from fossil fuels. Over three years of research & development culminated in the ZEB, an efficient heat battery solution that uses off-peak electricity to supply heating.


The ZEB was launched in 2021 and tepeo now has over 50 employees based out of the offices and manufacturing facility in Wokingham. By growing the network of tepeoPRO installers in 2024, they are hoping to bring this British made product to more environmentally-conscious customers across the UK, increasing the options available for low-carbon heating.


tepeo is here to help millions of homeowners transition away from their existing boilers towards a cleaner alternative so they can heat their home, not the planet. For more information, visit www.tepeo.com www.tepeo.com


Contacts

Pip Watkins

Senior Marketing Manager

pip.watkins@tepeo.com

630 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh

Phone: 07946098612

www.tepeo.com