The Marine Hotel Ballycastle is proud to announce that it has officially joined the global B Corp community, a network of purpose-driven companies committed to balancing profit with social and environmental impact.
B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across five key areas: governance, workers,
customers, community, and the environment.
For The Marine Hotel, this recognition marks a
formal affirmation of values that have been core to its operations since day one. “This isn’t a big shift for us, it’s who we’ve always been,” said Claire Hunter, Director of Marine Hotel Ballycastle. “We’ve always put people first, supported our community, and taken responsibility for protecting our beautiful coastal environment. Now, as a certified B Corp, we’re wearing that commitment proudly and helping to spread the word about doing business as a force for good.”
As a B Corp, The Marine Hotel is legally committed to considering the impact of its decisions on all stakeholders, not just shareholders and to operating with equal focus on People, Planet, and Profit. This certification places the hotel among a global group of progressive businesses that sit between traditional for-profit models and non-profit organisations in their purpose and values.
Nestled along the Causeway Coast, The Marine Hotel is a social and environmental steward in its community. The hotel proudly sources 90% of its food and contractors from within 50 miles, and 90% of its team live within a 15-minute drive of the hotel, making it a true local employer with deep community roots. Known for its support of local events, sports clubs, and charitable initiatives, The Marine has become a hub for locals and visitors alike.
Our vision:
“The Marine Hotel will be the leading 4 star hotel property on the North Coast providing measurably excellent products and services at an affordable price to every customer every time.
We will use sustainable local produce where possible and minimise the negative environmental impact on the wider world in an ethical and socially responsible way”
Our mission:
We are committed to providing high quality, relaxed beachside 4 star service to our customers in a setting that provides a safe, healthy, ambitious, fair, and fun workplace for
our employees. We commit to a culture of growth and learning in our team to develop the talent in hospitality creating and nurturing a future workforce to achieve our vision.
The B Corp journey was rigorous, involving months of documentation, evaluation, and a formal change to the hotel’s legal governance. The Marine Hotel extends special thanks to Graham
and Heather Gillen of Eccountinc, Invest NI, and the wider B Corp community across Ireland and the UK for their support throughout the process.
“We did this because it matters,” said Claire Hunter. “It’s not easy, and that’s the point. B Corp isn’t just a badge, it’s a blueprint for doing business better.”
More information can be found about Marine Hotels sustainable journey by visiting
https://marinehotelballycastle.com/sustainable
