B Lab UK

In just one week, some of the most inspiring, experienced and provocative thought leaders from diverse fields will gather at Blue Earth Summit to share knowledge and drive action towards transforming the way the world works. 🌎 Attendees will explore crucial themes, such as “Can we build a resilient and restorative ocean economy?” and hear from influential speakers like investor and green entrepreneur Deborah Meaden. We’re proud to be an ecosystem partner for this year’s Blue Earth Summit, meet the B Lab UK team in the market place and hear from James Ghaffari, director of growth and product on Thursday 17th October during a panel discussion. As a partner, we’re offering a special rate—use code ‘BCORP30’ to secure your tickets. Get your tickets now (final set available): https://lnkd.in/e7WyEqbA #BESUMMIT24

B Lab UK is looking for a talented director of technology and transformation to join the team at an exciting time of rapid growth. This newly developed role will play an essential part in the senior leadership team and will ultimately be responsible for devising and delivering strategies for our technology and data usage. What we’re looking for: ➡️A strategic transformation mindset ➡️Experience of leading change ➡️Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to lead on internal function areas ➡️Ability to contribute widely across the organisation as a member of the executive team If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 👇 You can learn more about the role and apply via: https://lnkd.in/epVmstJw 

🌟  Your feedback has shaped the future of B Lab's standards! We're moving forward with stronger, more inclusive standards to drive greater impact, and your input has been invaluable in helping us understand the diverse challenges and opportunities businesses face across the globe - while also indicating that we’re heading in the right direction. From Sydney to Buenos Aires, here's what our global community has to say!➡️ 🧷  Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g_HQNZyZ

We love to hear about change-making initiatives within the #BCorp community. A select few founders from our community took centre stage at Louder Than Words to share ways they are joining forces with other organisations to drive change. Here are just a few of the impact stories highlighted during the festival: 👏 Finisterre’s Adaptive Wetsuit Adele Gingell, head of positive impact at #BCorp Finisterre, shared the inspiring story behind ‘The Wetsuit Project’. In partnership with Bodyline, Finisterre has adapted a range of their wetsuits to improve accessibility, breaking down barriers so people of all abilities can experience the profound mental and physical health benefits of the sea. To date, this initiative has adapted hundreds of wetsuits, making the ocean more accessible. 👏 Design Declares Jo Barnard founder of #BCorp design consultancy Morrama | Certified B Corp and Abb-d Taiyo, co-founder and CCO of #BCorp Driftime® – A Design & Impact Agency, both co-steers of Design Declares, discussed how the campaign is uniting designers, studios, agencies, and institutions in a powerful movement. Their goal? To harness the potential of the design industry to reimagine, rebuild, and heal our earth. 👏 Brompton Bicycle and Sähëlï Hub Naseem Akhtar, founder and CEO of Saheli Hub, and Julian Scriven, director of #BCorp Brompton Bicycle, shared how their partnership is making a real difference within the community. Through their joint initiative, Brompton Bicycle has donated 50 bikes to Saheli Hub, creating new opportunities for women from ethnically diverse communities empowering them on their healthy lifestyle journey. 👏 B Corp Beauty Coalition Jo-Anne Chidley founder of #BCorp Beauty Kitchen UK Ltd | B Corp and Reposit | Returnable Packaging Platform | B Corp and Bernardo Maza Stern B Lab Europe senior community engagement manager, shared the ambitious collective vision of the B Beauty coalition — a collective of B Corps in the beauty industry. The group is committed to working together to share knowledge and best practices, spark exploration and responsible innovation. As part of their work, the coalition has developed a suite of tools for the industry to utilise including a sustainable packaging evaluation guide, a greener logistics guide and will soon be releasing an ingredient sourcing tool all aimed at fostering a more sustainable and regenerative beauty industry. If you’d like to read further about any of the brilliant initiatives highlighted above they are individually linked in the comments below. 👇

In honour of #InternationalPodcastDay yesterday, we’re sharing two insightful podcast episodes that are a must-listen for anyone passionate about business as a force for good. 🎙️ Episode 1: B Lab UK’s director of growth and product, James Ghaffari, joins A Little Bit Radical: Business, People, Planet to discuss the critical shift from prioritising shareholder value to adopting a stakeholder-first mindset. In addition to discussing the #BCorp movement and its growing impact on business, James opens up about his own personal journey to becoming more radical and how this has helped him realise the power of collaboration in driving change. ➡️ https://apple.co/3XLU2G4 🎙️ Episode 2: B Lab UK’s executive director, Chris Turner, speaks to Leading By Nature, exploring how the B Corp movement has evolved from a focus on "why" to "how" businesses can lead systemic and cultural change. Chris also shares his perspective on the growing importance of "humanness" in leadership, particularly in today’s business environment. ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3UeZosv Add these episodes to your queue for a deep dive into the future of purpose-driven business.

As the team still rides the wave of inspiration from Louder Than Words, Catherine Draper, B Lab UK’s strategic engagement manager, shares her key takeaways from the festival and reflects on the journey of the movement to date. With over seven years of deep involvement in the #BCorp movement, Catherine has seen it flourish into the diverse global community it is today, united in the mission to make business a force for good. She highlights how despite each milestone marking a meaningful step forward, this time there was a real sense that we’re not just talking about change, we’re creating it. Read more about Catherine’s key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3XHt7Lf #BCorpFestivalUK

Exciting things happen when we work together. 💪 #BCorp hospitality businesses have joined forces to launch an interactive workshop designed to support and inspire others in the industry to achieve B Corp certification. The ‘Becoming a B Corp’ workshop will see Pizza Pilgrims, Hawksmoor, Big Mamma Group, Blacklock and Caravan Restaurants | B Corp™ deliver first hand insights on their paths to achieving B Corp certification, followed by break out sessions with B Corp experts. It’s great to see these businesses driving change within the hospitality industry by collaborating and sharing knowledge. 👏 Find out more about the workshop: https://bit.ly/3ZD75Mf

You shared, we listened.👂 B Lab’s standards are at the heart of the #BCorp movement. They define the social, environmental, and governance best practices for businesses, driving our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative global economy. From January to March of this year, we held our second consultation on the draft of the new standards. With invaluable input from over 1,000 contributors and more than 16,000 pieces of feedback, B Lab is excited to share how your input has shaped the evolving standards and the next steps. We’re grateful for your continued engagement. It helps ensure B Lab delivers clear, attainable, and impactful standards that are responsive to the contexts within which our diverse community of #BCorps operate. 🧷 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/et6GXJjs

In today's dynamic business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB) are essential drivers of sustainable growth and innovation. 🌱 While many organisations approach ESG and DEB separately, when combined, they create a powerful synergy that can transform the future of responsible business practices. Research shows that businesses that fully integrate both ESG and DEB are better equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, all while fostering long-term value and resilience. Here’s what we learnt during Gihan Hyde, founder and CEO of #BCorp Communique| B.Corp's, sessions on this topic at Louder Than Words.

Are you a B Corp or purpose-led business located in Scotland or the North West of England? We’ve got a line-up of superb events that will offer you the opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses and hear exclusive stories from #B Corps making a positive impact. If you’re on your journey to becoming certified, this is an ample opportunity to explore your organisation’s story, values and get inspired on how to use business as a force for good. 👇 Dates for your diary: 📅 26th September 6:00pm- 9:00pm Edinburgh B Local event: Open to certified B Corp businesses and curious B’s, hear more about the movement and meet your local community of businesses doing good. 📅 10th October 5:30pm- 11:00pm- B Local Cheshire launch event: Celebrate the official launch of B Local Cheshire with a very special ‘party with purpose’. At this not-for-profit event you can expect an evening of joy, inspiration, celebration and fundraising. Additional proceeds will go towards the Act for Wildlife Chester Zoo Project. 📅 24th October 6:00pm- 9:00pm B Local Social (Glasgow): Connect with local B Corps and B curious businesses while hearing how B Corp host Collabor8te is doing business better. Secure your place today. Ticket links in the post comments below.