Accomplishments
As a virtual, woman-owned healthcare marketing agency, we advance clients' healthcare products for better outcomes while minimizing our environmental impact and fostering inclusive growth through strategic partnerships. Our corporate social responsibility mirrors the creative strategies we use for client brands, integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. This creates a purpose-driven healthcare marketing agency, aligned with a sustainable future.
Leading The Way In Ethical Business Practices: Xavier Creative House Achieves Prestigious B Corporation Certification
November 2023
Xavier Creative House (XCH), a healthcare marketing agency, announced today that it has become a Certified B Corporation™ (“B Corp”), which further recognizes and strengthens its reputation for commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This certification highlights XCH’s dedication to ethical business practices, sustainability and its ongoing mission to impact society and the environment positively.
The B Corp Certification is awarded to companies with rigorous social and environmental performance standards, transparency and accountability. XCH has demonstrated its commitment to these principles, further solidifying its position as a forward-thinking and socially responsible organization.
“At XCH, we believe that success goes beyond profitability,” said Jennifer Blossom Beddingfield, Director of HR & Sustainability at Xavier Creative House. “Our certification as a B Corp reaffirms our commitment to positively impacting the world. We are dedicated to ethical business practices, environmental sustainability and fostering a culture of responsibility. This certification is a testament to our entire team’s hard work and dedication.”
The certification process evaluates a company’s impact on its employees, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. XCH scored exceptionally well in these areas, showcasing its commitment to creating a positive social and environmental footprint.
“We believe that this is just the beginning,” added Sunny White, CEO. “Our commitment to our employees, clients, community and the planet is a lifelong endeavor, and earning the B Corp Certification is a significant milestone in our ongoing journey.”
In addition to being B Corp Certified, XCH achieved EcoVadis Platinum status in 2022 and is now in the top 1% of its peers in advertising and market research. Its CSR score ranks XCH in the 99th percentile of all organizations certified by EcoVadis globally. Additionally, as an Aclymate Climate Leader, XCH has further demonstrated its responsibility to the environment by achieving net zero status through intentional carbon offsets. The agency continues to focus on seven Sustainable Development Global Goals (SDGs) that align closely with its core competencies, enabling XCH to impact these areas directly.
XCH proves that organizations of any size can positively impact the world and create a ripple effect that inspires other healthcare marketing agencies and small businesses worldwide to take a sustainability pledge and make a difference.
About B Lab™
B Lab™ is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Our international network of organizations leads economic systems change to support our collective vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
By harnessing the power of business, B Lab positively impacts more than 150 industries in more than 80 countries, helping them balance profit with purpose. Together, we are shifting our economic system from profiting only the few to benefiting all, from concentrating wealth and power to ensuring equity, from extraction to regeneration, and from prioritizing individualism to embracing interdependence. We won’t stop until all business is a force for good.
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UNPARALLELED EXCELLENCE: XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE EXCEEDS GLOBAL STANDARDS WITH CYBERVADIS CERTIFICATION
August 2023
"CYBERSECURITY IS OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, OUR COMMITMENT TO THE GREATER GOOD. WE EMBRACE OUR SHARED ROLE AND FORGE A PATH OF TRUST, ONE MILESTONE AT A TIME." Jennifer Blossom Beddingfield, Director of HR & Sustainability, XCH
PHILADELPHIA, August 18, 2023 – Today, XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE (XCH) announced the attainment of CyberVadis Mature and Silver status for cybersecurity.
CyberVadis is the first scalable solution for managing the full third-party cybersecurity risk assessment process. The CyberVadis platform is based on a methodology that maps to all major international compliance standards and combines the speed of automation with the accuracy and effectiveness of a team of experts. This includes engaging vendors directly with assessments, validating results with an in-house team of security analysts and issuing companies a standardized cybersecurity rating that they can share with others, along with a detailed improvement plan for increasing their score and the ability to collaborate with clients and vendors on implementing better practices.
XCH is a trailblazer in cybersecurity for healthcare marketing. The journey of fortifying their cybersecurity framework to align with major international compliance standards, including ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST Cybersecurity, has been both meaningful and rewarding, resulting in a score of 890/1,000, far exceeding the benchmark of 641 for over 2,000 companies assessed across 75 countries. In a regulated landscape where data security is paramount, achieving the Silver rating at a Mature level reflects XCH’s dedication to strengthening its security posture and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of its clients’ information in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. It also ensures the security of the agency and builds trust with its clients, empowering them to thrive in an era of constant change.
JENNIFER BLOSSOM BEDDINGFIELD NAMED ONE OF THE 2023 PM360 ELITE 100
May 2023
PHILADELPHIA, PA, MAY 17, 2023— PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision-makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors, has named Jennifer Blossom Beddingfield, MBA, SHRM-CP, Director of HR & Sustainability, Xavier Creative House, as one of the 2023 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Environmental Champions category. Now in its ninth year, the PM360 ELITE (Exceptional • Leaders • Innovators • Transformers • Entrepreneurs) represent the most influential people in the healthcare industry today.
Beddingfield is the Director of HR & Sustainability for Xavier Creative House (XCH), a healthcare marketing agency specializing in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device. Her leadership and creativity have transformed how the agency engages employees, clients, and vendors via Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Beddingfield is heavily vested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Since joining the agency in 2021, she has driven sustainability across every business function, with a foundation for new programming and the infrastructure to achieve extraordinary results. Under her leadership, XCH earned seven awards this past year, including Healthiest Employer, Best Places to Work, and Inc.’s Best in Business for Sustainability. In November 2022, Beddingfield was appointed XCH’s Sustainability Executive.
“It has been my goal to fully integrate the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into agency operations,” said Beddingfield. “What’s good for the people and the planet is a priority for XCH.”
The PM360 ELITE Awards were established in 2015 to recognize individuals and teams who have made a significant impact on the life sciences and healthcare industries throughout their careers. More than 500 submissions were received, and nominees were evaluated and selected by the PM360 editorial staff based on their accomplishments; testimonials from their bosses, clients, and colleagues; and supporting evidence that reflects the impact of their efforts. A total of 100 winners were selected across 19 categories, including Creative Directors, Data Miners, Digital Crusaders, Disrupters, Entrepreneurs, Environmental Champions, Launch Experts, Leaders of the Future, Marketing Teams, Master Educators, Mentors, Patient Advocates, Philanthropic Heroes, PR Gurus, Sales MVPs, Strategists, Talent Acquisition Leaders, Tech-know Geeks and Transformational Leaders.
“The life sciences and healthcare at large are constantly evolving industries that are always in search of better ways to care for and communicate with patients, and that change isn’t possible without people like this year’s ELITE 100,” says Anna Stashower, CEO and Publisher of PM360. “These individuals and teams are reshaping how things are done to make necessary improvements such as more convenient clinical trials for patients, shorter time to diagnosis for rare disease patients, the elimination of systemic barriers in media targeting, better care for glaucoma patients, greater attention paid to caregivers, expanding communication channels into dating apps, and much more. The impact of their work cannot be understated, and we are honored to recognize their contributions to our industry.”
The winners were profiled in PM360’s May 2023 issue. You can read their profiles online at https://www.pm360online.com/the-2023-pm360-elite-100
The sustainability efforts continue as Beddingfield pursues ongoing certifications and additional programming for XCH.
Empowering Sustainability at Diversity Alliance for Science Conference
May 2023
Jennifer Blossom Beddingfield, XCH's esteemed Director of HR & Sustainability, showcased her expertise as a distinguished speaker at the Diversity Alliance for Science East Coast Conference. Her impact on the industry is widespread, notably through the engaging workshop "SUSTAINABILITY: WHAT CORPORATIONS WANT AND HOW TO GET STARTED."
Jennifer adeptly explored sustainability's critical realm, addressing the growing demand for sustainable corporate supply chain solutions. Her panel discussion focused on procurement requisites, supplier resources, and real-life insights, illustrating her nuanced grasp of corporate expectations and supplier involvement.
In an era emphasizing environmental and social challenges, Jennifer underscored suppliers' pivotal role in innovating climate and equity solutions. The workshop fostered a growth-oriented learning environment, illuminating the essential facets of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
Jennifer's unwavering commitment and field expertise truly underpin her dedication to shaping sustainable business practices, making her a standout presence at the Diversity Alliance for Science East Coast Conference.
XCH Named To Inc.’S 2022 Best In Business List
December 2022
WE THANK ‘INC.’ FOR HIGHLIGHTING COMPANIES THAT FOSTER A CULTURE WITH A HIGHER PURPOSE AND CONGRATULATE ALL OF THE WINNERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. XCH HAS A SINCERE DESIRE TO MAKE A TRANSFORMATIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
Sunny White, Founder & CEO, Xavier Creative House
PHILADELPHIA, December 6, 2022—Today XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE (XCH) announced the attainment of Inc.’s Best in Business List in the Small and Mighty category, which can be found in the Winter issue of “Inc.” XCH was one of only four companies in the state of Pennsylvania to be recognized. The Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact and have outstanding influence in their communities or in society as a whole.
Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of “Inc.,” says, “Inc. magazine is dedicated to showcasing America’s most dynamic businesses and the great things they do. The Best in Business awards shine a light on those that have gone above and beyond their original mission to make a social, environmental, or economic impact, benefiting those around them.”
Boldly looking beyond what has always been done in pharmaceutical marketing, XCH seeks to find what can be done to authentically connect with internal brand stakeholders, patients, caregivers, and HCPs—and ensure everyone makes their greatest impact for better outcomes.
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XCH APPOINTS SUSTAINABILITY EXECUTIVE JENNIFER BLOSSOM BEDDINGFIELD
November 2022
VISIBLE SIGNS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY ARE AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF OUR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM. JENNIFER HAS DONE AN AMAZING JOB OF INTEGRATING THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS INTO XCH CULTURE.
Sunny White, Founder & CEO, Xavier Creative House
PHILADELPHIA, November 8, 2022—Today, XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE (XCH) announced the appointment of Jennifer Blossom Beddingfield as the XCH Sustainability Executive. Since joining the agency in early 2021, Jennifer has executed her vision to drive sustainability across every business function, beginning with a sustainable HR framework. Among the infrastructure she built to integrate CSR into the XCH operating structure is the implementation of a complete modern workforce HRIS platform to automate processes for payroll, workforce management, human resources, talent management, and benefits. This system drives connections that enhance the candidate and employee experience and enable the agency to incorporate global ESGs into the company culture.
Jennifer accelerated XCH’s sustainable procurement efforts by creating a Vendor Code of Conduct, sustainable spend tracking, and implementing carbon accounting software to allow accurate tracking to offset emissions. She increased the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) score by 22%, advancing its EcoVadis standing from Silver to Gold in six months, and then to Platinum status six months later. As a result, the agency ranks in the 99th percentile of over 100K businesses assessed globally.
XCH has always subscribed to sustainable business practices, beginning with the avoidance of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its eco-friendly virtual launch in 2013. Because of Jennifer’s relentless pursuit of formal sustainability assessments and certifications, XCH, an MM&M Agency to Watch, has been recognized as a Philadelphia Business Journal 2022 Healthiest Employer, Inc. 2022 Best in Business for Sustainability, 2022 Aclymate Climate Leader, Green Business Bureau Platinum Certified, and Platinum EcoVadis Status. For 2023, Jennifer is spearheading XCH’s application for B Corp status and CyberVadis Certification, as well as personally achieving a graduate certificate in corporate sustainability.
Prior to joining Xavier, Jennifer was a business owner for over a decade and then the director of the Alabama Women’s Business Center (WBC), a network of entrepreneurship centers throughout the U.S. that empower and enable women to start and grow small businesses. Her efforts are greatly appreciated at Xavier Creative House, a member of the Diversity Alliance for Science, which seeks to connect with other diverse-certified suppliers with a commitment to drive the value of diversity.
XCH AWARDED PLATINUM MEDAL BY THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIER, ECOVADIS
November 2022
"CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS A LIFETIME ENDEAVOR. ACHIEVING PLATINUM ECOVADIS STATUS SHOWS OUR COMMITMENT TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING AS A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS."
JENNIFER BLOSSOM BEDDINGFIELD, Director of HR, Learning & Development, XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE
PHILADELPHIA, October 25, 2022—Today XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE (XCH) announced the attainment of EcoVadis Platinum status for corporate social responsibility (CSR). EcoVadis is a global certifier that guides organizations with sustainability intelligence to influence business decisions. In recognition of a CSR score in the 99th percentile of the network of more than 100,000+ rated companies across 200+ industries in 175+ countries, XCH has been recognized with the Platinum medal, the highest-ranking level from EcoVadis.
XCH is fueling its corporate social responsibility efforts with the same creativity and strategy the agency employs to grow its client brands. With the planet as its stakeholder, the agency has addressed the environmental, social, and economic facets of sustainable business design to create a healthcare marketing agency that has a purpose.
XCH has long been an eco-friendly business, limiting its carbon footprint with virtual operations and favoring eco-friendly vendors, so the team was ready when in 2020, J&J, a valued client, invited the agency to subscribe to EcoVadis. The assessment brought awareness to the benefits of formalizing programming, creating policies, and establishing green practices that were accessible to employees. As Xavier adopted the persona of an Ecopreneur, the results of XCH’s annual assessments improved from Silver to Gold, and now Platinum, based on systematic upgrading of procedures and systems. Passionate about creating a sustainable future, this virtual woman-owned business supports the advancement of its pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients to provide better outcomes for the healthcare professionals and patients they serve.
XCH STRIKES SUSTAINABILITY GOLD
March 2022
XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE announced attaining EcoVadis Status for the second year in a row. The agency improved its corporate social responsibility (CSR) score by 10 points, achieving a GOLD MEDAL for ranking in the top 1% of companies in the advertising and market research industry rated globally.
PROGRESSING FROM SILVER TO GOLD ECOVADIS STATUS IN JUST OUR 2ND YEAR BEING ASSESSED IS PROOF OF HOW XCH HAS INTEGRATED SUSTAINABILITY INTO ITS CULTURE.
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings to evaluate and improve sustainability performance that fosters transparency and innovation and accelerates growth. We thank Johnson & Johnson for sponsoring our entrée to EcoVadis, and we are proud to join a network of 75,000 rated companies across 200 industries in 160 countries assessed for environmental, social, and ethical risks.
We thank our extraordinary team for embracing our core values and for contributing to a climate of positivity that fuels creativity and authentic self-expression. Significant aspects of our corporate social responsibility platform include a focus on employee engagement, well-being, and development, a robust ethics certification with quarterly follow-up training, and offsetting our carbon footprint.
Climate Leader Certification Achieved
January 2022
XCH partners with Aclymate, one of the industry's leading carbon accounting software companies, to calculate our carbon footprint and offset our emissions.
The offset project chosen was a local community in PA -- the Lancaster County Landfill Gas Capture project
The landfill methane capture project destroys landfill gas from the Creswell and Frey Farm landfills, two adjacent municipal solid waste facilities located in Manor Township, Pennsylvania. The methane is collected by a network of gas wells at two landfill sites and conveyed to PPL's 3.2-megawatt gas-to-energy plant. The methane is then combusted, and the heat generated by the engine generators is supplied to the nearby dairy operation for use in their ice cream manufacturing process.
XCH joins the CarbonFreE® Partner Program with CarbonFund.org
August 2020
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 12, 2020 – XAVIER CREATIVE HOUSE announced today their membership in the Carbonfree® Partner Program with CarbonFund.org. A virtual company since its July 2013 launch, XCH has made the most of its agile business model, including eliminating the commute to work. Still, we realize there is more to do. So, we donate to the CarbonFund.org Foundation to support industry-leading carbon reduction projects.
One of our 2020 Sustainability Goals was to partner with a reputable organization to access tools to calculate, reduce, and offset our carbon footprint. Becoming a Carbonfree® Partner allows XCH to help the environment, fight climate change, and contribute to the transition to a clean energy future. The XCH team is committed to living a minimum to paperless work lifestyle by leveraging technology and software solutions that innovate communication with its remote workforce.
Join us by embracing corporate social responsibility on this journey to a more sustainable world. Your membership in the Carbonfree® Partner Program will contribute to climate-friendly projects worldwide, including renewable energy, methane destruction, energy efficiency, forestry, and water restoration.