ABOUT US
OUR STORY
How it all started
Our story begins back in 2015 in Taunton – at the kitchen desk of our founder, Matt Portt. But, since those hazy days, Matt has grown Portt & Co into the award-winning and international advisory firm it is today.
Because of these beginnings, we understand the wants and worries of micro to small-sized organisations better than most. Then, we relieve their stress by taking bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and other concerns off their plate.
We’re really proud of what we offer, but we’re also determined to do it the right way. This means ignoring the old objection “…but that’s how it’s always been done!” and instead, building a like-minded community that recognises the need for change.
B Corp Impact Score
CO2 Emissions Reduced
OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
For Portt & Co, ‘sustainability’ is so much more than a buzzword; it’s a real passion that shapes everything we do. But it wasn’t always this way. Like many other companies we started out a bit unsure of our overall impact and where to begin. In 2020, we had our own epiphany moment – and from that point on Portt & Co got serious about sustainability.
We threw ourselves into learning, testing and making changes. Some of these worked and some didn’t. But, on the way, we’ve learned a lot of lessons and, step-by-step, we’ve moved closer to where we want to be.
Our team is now focused on leaving this planet better than we found it. To make this happen, we know we need to balance profitability, people and the environment. That’s why we’ve mission-locked social and environmental impact into our decision-making. It’s the right thing to do and it makes good business sense.
Check out our latest Impact Report here.
PROUD B-CORP
We’re part of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. In 2022, B Lab recognised our high standards of social and environmental performance and transparency and certified us as a B Corp with an excellent overall score of 93.4.
Portt & Co is really proud to be a Benefit Corporation. To be certified as a
B Corp, companies must meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
We strive to balance profit with purpose, and we carefully consider our impact on our team, customers, suppliers, communities and, naturally, the environment too.
CORE VALUES
At Portt & Co, we’re passionate about creating a more prosperous future – one that balances the needs of people and the planet.
Our work is led by our ethical guiding principles, including honesty, integrity and fairness. We’re committed to a culture of transparency, empowerment, and positive change, and we work with clients who share our values and embrace collaboration.
The team prioritise fair and sustainable practices, community engagement, development opportunities, and much more. But we know that reducing our own environmental impact isn’t enough. To give more than we take, we’ll need to bring the whole accounting community – and as many others as possible – with us. That’s why we’ll continue to share everything we’ve learned from our journey with other would-be positive changemakers.
ON A MISSION
We’re on a mission to lead change.
We challenge the status quo to protect our planet and deliver prosperity for current and future generations.
But we can’t do this alone. We’ll collectively achieve this by building a community of people who recognise the need for change, and supporting their journey with the data we produce from world-class bookkeeping.
Now that you've heard about our story and our values, learn more about our team or explore our services.
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