WiredScore, the company behind the global digital connectivity rating system, steps into 2021 with a commitment to achieving Certified B Corporation status, ambitious growth plans, a brand new look and some fresh faces on the team.

WiredScore joins the growing ranks of progressive companies pursuing the Certified B Corp status, thereby demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining high social and environmental standards. For WiredScore, Certified B Corp status is a reflection of its overall social mission to generate a healthier environment, create stronger communities, and provide high quality jobs with purpose. [emaillocker id=”71749″]

The company has also revealed its new brand. To better represent WiredScore’s growing footprint and product range across asset classes, the new brand identity brings the different elements of the company into one look and feel. A new logo, building plaques and website are revealed today that communicate the growing proptech firm’s position as a leader in technology in the built environment.

2020 saw WiredScore make some significant hires, including key industry players: Jules Barker from British Land, alongside Tom Vaughan-Fowler and Will Buttery from Knight Frank. Jules Barker joins the company as Global Director of Product, Tom Vaughan-Fowler joins as Head of National Markets, UK&IE, Will Buttery joins as Head of Growth Markets, EMEA.

In spring 2021, WiredScore will launch SmartScore – a global smart building certification. The product is launched with the endorsement of the global WiredScore Smart Building Council, including the likes of Hines, Allianz, British Land, and Blackstone. Despite the challenges of 2020, WiredScore hit impressive milestones by certifying over 200 million sq ft of building space and launching in two new countries, all contributing to the business exceeding pre-COVID growth expectations. This year is set to be a year of further expansion for the company, with plans to enter new markets across Europe, America, and the Middle East.

Arie Barendrecht, WiredScore’s CEO says: “2020 saw the importance of connectivity fly to the top of everyone’s agenda. Businesses all over the world had staff working from home. We all relied heavily, both professionally and personally, on technology to keep our working and social lives alive virtually. Throughout 2021, connectivity will continue to define business continuity, and will remain a top priority across the board. At WiredScore, we’re excited to be developing new products, with plans to move into new markets, bringing better connectivity to more people and enabling more of the world’s buildings to be better connected. As we grow and expand our product offering, we felt a newly refreshed brand would best position us for this growth. Launching SmartScore – our Smart Building certification – is an exciting step for us and shows our maturity as a global company.

William Newton, WiredScore’s President says: “WiredScore is focused on creating meaningful improvements in the built environment that improve people’s lives. Alongside our commercial ambitions, WiredScore should also strive to reach the highest social and environmental standards. This includes thinking carefully about how our decisions impact our team, our clients, our suppliers and the broader community in which we operate. Committing to Certified B Corp status is a welcome validation of our past efforts and a powerful enforcement mechanism for our future choices.”

Brad Greiwe, Fifth Wall Co-Founder & Managing Partner says: “With extensive plans for 2021, WiredScore’s commitment to Certified B-Corp status shows its dedication to social and environmental performance. At Fifth Wall, we secured B Corp certification with the hope that our commitment would be shared by our network and we’re excited to see WiredScore join the B Corp movement. This is an important milestone for WiredScore and the proptech industry, showcasing how forward-thinking organizations can accelerate a global culture shift to redefine success in business and to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.”

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