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NST is part of PGL Beyond, a Certified B Corporation™, meaning we are verified by B Lab to meet standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

At NST, B Corp Certification strengthens the way we support teachers throughout the entire travel process - from the earliest planning conversations to the moment a group returns home. It reinforces our commitment to clear communication, thoughtful decision making and dependable support at every stage.

With verified standards behind how we work and how we collaborate, schools can feel confident they are choosing a partner who responds with care, clarity and consistency, whenever they need us.

What is a B Corp

A Certified B Corporation, or B Corp, is a business that meets independently verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

Certification is awarded by B Lab, a global non‑profit organisation, following a robust assessment of how a company considers its impact on colleagues, customers, communities and the environment.

B Corp Certification doesn’t assess trip safety or educational outcomes, but it does provide added confidence that the standards behind our planning — how we work, communicate and make decisions — are independently verified.

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Anthony Jones, CEO of PGL Beyond:

“Achieving B Corp certification is a proud and defining moment for PGL Beyond. It demonstrates commitment to our purpose-led approach, and reflects a fundamental change in how we operate, embedding accountability and transparency across every part of our business.”

“This is not a single initiative, but a collective effort across our teams to operate more responsibly, raise standards, drive greater social impact and further reduce our environmental footprint. B Corp sets a clear benchmark, holds us to account, and gives us a framework to keep improving as a business."

“Environmental responsibility has been a key focus on PGL Beyond’s journey to B Corp certification. Alongside clear, ambitious reduction targets, we are focused on protecting the natural environments that underpin our business.”

“We believe beyond-the-classroom experiences are a given, not a privilege and play a vital role in social mobility, providing young people of all ages and backgrounds, including those who are the most disadvantaged, with the skills required to confidently transition into adulthood. B Corp certification strengthens our accountability to deliver these transformative experiences, ensuring a positive impact on both young people and the planet.”

FAQs

How does B Corp certification work?

B Corp certification is awarded by global non‑profit B Lab following a detailed, independent assessment of how a business operates. The process looks at governance, colleagues, communities, customers and environmental practices, with evidence required to demonstrate transparency, accountability and responsible decision‑making. Certified organisations must meet clear standards, share their impact openly and commit to continuous improvement over time.

What are some of the changes you've made on your journey to B Corp?

Our journey to B Corp certification has helped us focus even more clearly on the people behind every school trip. As part of PGL Beyond, we’ve strengthened how we support colleagues through our Real Living Wage commitment, greater investment in wellbeing and inclusion, and opportunities for teams to give back through paid volunteering. Alongside this, we’ve taken a more considered approach to our environmental impact and to how we work with travel partners. Together, this helps ensure the care, thought and values teachers experience in NST’s support are reflected in how we operate every day.

Is B Corp Certification common among school travel providers?

B Corp Certification is still relatively uncommon in the educational travel sector, with only a few specialist providers having certification. For schools, certification offers added reassurance about how we operate as a business — with independently verified standards guiding our decisions, behaviours and long‑term approach. As part of PGL Beyond, being a B Corp reflects a careful commitment to balancing purpose with commercial responsibility, helping reinforce trust in the partner you choose.

Alongside our sister companies within PGL Beyond — PGL, Esto and StudyLink Tours — we create high‑quality beyond‑the‑classroom experiences that support learning, confidence and understanding.

Being part of a B Corp strengthens our group-wide mission: to lead the way in delivering transformational learning experiences, beyond the classroom, that have a long‑lasting, positive impact on young people.

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