B Lab UK

“As we look to the Budget, it’s time for Labour to make bold and transformative changes to the economy. An essential starting point is reform of company law to enable good businesses to become the norm, not the exception.” Ahead of Labour’s first budget in over 14 years, chair of the business & trade select committee, Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP outlines the case for a new ‘civic capitalism’ that addresses the short-termism in our boardrooms. “To create real change, boards must take a more holistic view of success which requires advancing a new model for marketplace success. Proposed legislation like the Better Business Act could be fundamental in achieving this by updating Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to ensure all businesses align the interests of people and the planet with profit.” 👏 Read Liam’s piece in PoliticsHome here: https://lnkd.in/eNJDDhy2

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated community assistant to join us on our mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. The successful candidate will work closely with the growing community of UK B Corps and provide key assistance to our talented community team. 🙌 Key elements of the role: ➡️Campaign administration—content creation and content capture. ➡️ Data collection—reporting monthly on incoming email trends and patterns and using this data to inform improvements to community team resources. ➡️Online community engagement—managing the community inbox and replying to frequently asked questions. ➡️Ad-hoc administrative tasks—occasionally writing content and follow up from events and webinars. Apply today via: https://lnkd.in/eXzQa4Q5

How many consumers have heard of a #CertifiedBCorp? Take your guess on Slide 1 and swipe to reveal the answer! 👉 The #BCorp movement is reaching more people than ever—proving the power of businesses committed to creating positive change. 📖 Want to dive deeper into how B Corp awareness is influencing consumer behaviour worldwide? Check out our latest report: https://lnkd.in/ec5-pS5w

B Corps making the headlines! ➡️Since becoming B Corp certified in October 2022, Candy Kittens has seen a 30% increase in brand awareness in 2023. Founders Jamie Laing and Edward Williams sit down with City AM to tell the story of their success. ➡️Dishoom celebrates its B Corp certification and a rise in profits — demonstrating that being a force for good and making a profit can go hand in hand. ➡️In a recent piece with The Drum, Tanya Whitehouse, CEO of integrated creative agency elvis | creative agency | b corp, stated that B Corp certification defines her agency today. The common thread that runs through these successes? Balancing people, planet and profit. B Corps are proving that a better future is possible—a future where businesses have a positive impact on people, communities and the planet. #BCorp

Over the past months, B Lab has been carefully reviewing the +16,000 pieces of qualitative feedback from our second consultation. We’re now excited to unveil the latest updates to our Impact Topics, designed to enhance business impact and better align with the needs and aspirations of our diverse global community. These changes reflect our commitment to continuous improvement and our shared vision for a more sustainable and equitable future. Swipe through to discover the key updates, and click the link below to dive into the full report! 📊🔍 https://lnkd.in/et6GXJjs

B Corp brand awareness is strong, and growing! 🌍📈 Over the past 18 years, consumer awareness of the #BCorp brand has grown around the world, with 1 in 4 consumers now familiar with B Corps. In B Lab's latest report, we explore how this awareness is cultivated, highlighting generational patterns, regional trends, and B Corps impact on consumer behaviour. Key highlights include: 💡 The UK has the highest B Corp awareness across the world at 35%. 💡 59% of UK consumers use B Corp certification to influence purchase decisions 💡 The number of B Corps in a country is the strongest driver of brand awareness, demonstrating the power of a united community. 💡 Brand awareness translates into real action—shaping buying decisions and increasing engagement with investors and policymakers. Curious about what drives awareness and how it's impacting consumer behaviour globally? 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ec5-pS5w #Sustainability #ConsumerTrends #BCorporation

An exciting opportunity has opened at B Lab UK for a data-driven and passionate marketing assistant. Join us on our mission to inspire and empower people to use business as a force for good. As part of our dynamic marketing team, you'll collaborate closely with the marketing manager to execute and refine our marketing strategy, helping us create meaningful impact. Key elements of the role: ➡️Campaign delivery—work closely with the marketing team to execute campaigns, such as B Corp Month. ➡️Content—assist with producing and reviewing content and resources with sustainable best practices to improve user experiences. ➡️Analysis—monitor marketing KPIs and contribute actionable ideas to improve performance. If you have a keen enthusiasm for marketing, apply today: https://lnkd.in/ei2SbA_r 

Are you Cardiff-based and interested in the B Corp movement? Join us on the 14th of November at Amber HQ for a B Social event! Hosted by award-winning energy solutions provider and proud #BCorp Amber, the evening will bring together B Corps and aspiring B Corps for networking, thought-provoking conversations, and some tasty nibbles. You'll also have the chance to hear from the Amber team and ask the B Lab UK team any questions about the movement. 🎟 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gKXYB8ue 

Big news for the clothing repair movement! SOJO, an online repair and tailoring startup and certified #BCorp, has partnered with Marks and Spencer to launch a new service for clothing repairs and alterations. Customers can now book through a dedicated online hub, and expect to receive their repaired items back within seven to ten days. Josephine Philips, founder and CEO of SOJO, emphasised that this partnership is "an incredibly big step" toward making clothing repairs more accessible. 👏 This collaboration builds on SOJO’s recent successes, including securing a permanent space in Selfridges earlier this year, where customers can easily access their repair services. Research from M&S found that only 10% of the UK population feels confident enough to carry out clothing repairs themselves, so it’s inspiring to see B Corps take the lead and collaborate with household brands to break down said barriers and encourage more sustainable habits among consumers. Learn more about the new repair service: https://lnkd.in/echtnnCC

Get to know the hospitality B Corps collaborating to transform the industry. 👏 Not so long ago, Pizza Pilgrims, Caravan Restaurants | B Corp™, Big Mamma Group, Blacklock and Hawksmoor and B Lab UK teamed up to deliver a first-of-its-kind workshop for aspiring B Corps in the hospitality industry. Each business shared more about its B Corp journey and how certification is benefiting them. 🍕 Pizza Pilgrims shared how they have put purpose at the heart of the business by using their B Corp certification as a viable tool to lean into their values. Practically this has taken the shape of making continuous progress on their people and culture. One example includes launching ‘happiness days’ which grants all employees the entitlement to a paid day off every year to do something that makes them feel happy. ➡️ With 25 restaurants across six countries, Big Mamma Group's B Corp certification has allowed the group to improve their strategic approach to positive impact. One strand of their positive impact work has included increasing the local sourcing of goods. This impact-led mindset has allowed the group to improve the business year on year. ➡️ Caravan Restaurants | B Corp™ shared how their values-driven approach fuels them to make a high impact through community partnerships on a local and international level. Their B Corp certification demonstrates their inspiring commitment to positive impact work through initiatives like ‘The Female Producer Programme,’ which tackles equality in the coffee supply chain. ➡️ Blacklock has seen the benefits of B Corp certification materialise through embracing good governance. This has helped remove blurred lines by formalising existing policies and has enabled effective self-reflection, making them more proactive as a business. Other shared achievements included creating an internal group of ‘B Keepers’ which sees operational staff hold leadership accountable when it comes to aligning with their purpose. ➡️ At Hawksmoor the B Corp certification framework has enhanced the businesses growth by providing a framework to continuously improve. Completing their ‘B Impact Assessment’ has shown where the company has made progress through different projects such as their game-changing environmental purchasing policy. In summary, Thom Elliot, Pizza Pilgrims co-founder emphasised "Each B Corp has represented that this economic model is viable." As the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence states, ‘we are all dependant on upon another’ so it’s great to see businesses that would typically compete against one another, collaborating to create a better future for all — that’s the B Corp way! 👏