BIC Innovation Ltd

March is B Corp Month – and we're proud to be part of the movement. At BIC Innovation, being a Certified B Corporation isn’t something we achieved – it’s something we live by. It’s about embedding purpose into everything we do. Supporting businesses to grow responsibly. Making decisions that create value for people, the planet, and the wider economy. Being a B Corp means asking ourselves the tough questions, every day: 🔶 Are we creating value for people, not just profit? 🔶 How are we reducing our footprint while increasing our impact? 🔶 Where can we lead with purpose – and bring others with us? We’ve made progress; from cutting our footprint to backing community-led initiatives, but there’s more to do. Always. Take a look at how we’re building on our B Corp journey: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxUJXNGe 🔶 🔶 🔶 Mawrth yw Mis B Corp – ac rydyn ni’n falch o fod yn rhan o’r mudiad.  I BIC Innovation, nid yw bod yn Gwmni Ardystiedig B Corp yn rhywbeth rydyn ni’n wedi’i gyflawni ac wedyn ei adael ar ei ôl – mae’n llywio popeth rydyn ni’n ei wneud   Mae’n golygu rhoi pwrpas wrth galon pob penderfyniad. Cefnogi busnesau i dyfu’n gyfrifol. Creu gwerth hirdymor i bobl, y blaned a’r economi rydyn ni i gyd yn rhan ohoni.   Mae bod yn B Corp yn golygu gofyn y cwestiynau anodd, bob dydd: 🔶 Ydyn ni’n creu gwerth i bobl, nid elw yn unig? 🔶 Sut ydyn ni’n lleihau ein hôl troed carbon, tra’n cynyddu ein heffaith? 🔶 Sut allwn ni arwain gyda phwrpas – gan ddod â’n cymuned gyda ni?   Rydyn ni wedi gwneud cynnydd go iawn – o leihau ein heffaith amgylcheddol i gefnogi mentrau dan arweiniad cymunedau – ond mae mwy i’w wneud. Bob amser.  Darllenwch sut rydym yn adeiladu ar ein taith fel B Corp: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eN3-PHjG #BCorp #PurposeDriven #SustainableBusiness #ImpactMatters #BetterBusiness #PeoplePlanetPurpose #BCorpMonth #GenB

As part of our dedication to decarbonisation, we at BIC are proud to share how we've been striving for a low carbon business model in 2024:   What we've done: 🔶 Reduced our carbon intensity from 96.88 tCO2/£1m to 89.88 tCO2/£1m 🔶 Introduced car-sharing initiatives & eco-friendly purchasing policies 🔶 Recycled 100% of e-waste in the UK 🔶 Embedded environmental & social performance in our reporting at all levels   What’s next: 🔶 Aligning emission reduction goals with SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiatives) 🔶 Collaborate with our landlords to boost our buildings' energy efficiency 🔶 Explore the implementation of an EV salary sacrifice scheme 🔶 Embed environmental, social, and governance reporting into our balanced scorecard 🔶 Train 100% of our managers to communicate social & environmental goals effectively   And continue to measure our carbon emissions and challenge our performance!   Read more about us and our BCorp journey in our 2024 Bcorp report: https://lnkd.in/eJMNGtAu   ------------------ Fel rhan o’n hymroddiad i ddatgarboneiddio, rydym ni yn BIC yn falch o rannu sut rydym wedi bod yn ymdrechu i greu model busnes carbon isel yn 2024:   Beth rydym wedi'i wneud: 🔶 Lleihau ein dwyster carbon o 96.88 tCO2/£1m i 89.88 tCO2/£1m 🔶 Cyflwyno mentrau rhannu ceir a pholisïau prynu ecogyfeillgar 🔶 Wedi ailgylchu 100% o e-wastraff y DU 🔶 Perfformiad amgylcheddol a chymdeithasol wedi'i wreiddio yn ein hadroddiadau ar bob lefel   Beth sydd nesaf: 🔶 Alinio nodau lleihau allyriadau â SBTi (mentrau Targedau Seiliedig ar Wyddoniaeth) 🔶 Cydweithio â'n landlordiaid i hybu effeithlonrwydd ynni ein hadeiladau 🔶 Archwilio gweithrediad cynllun aberthu cyflog EV 🔶 Ymgorffori adroddiadau amgylcheddol, cymdeithasol a llywodraethu yn ein cerdyn sgorio cytbwys 🔶 Hyfforddi 100% o'n rheolwyr i gyfathrebu nodau cymdeithasol ac amgylcheddol yn effeithiol   A pharhau i fesur ein hallyriadau carbon a herio ein perfformiad!   Darllenwch fwy am ni ac ein taith BCorp yn ein hadroddiad Bcorp 2024: https://lnkd.in/eN3-PHjG #Sustainability #Bcorp #BcorpCertified #Wales #Cymru #CarbonReduction #CarbonEmissions #Environment #Ecofriendly #Economic #Recycling #BCorpMonth #GenB

In 2024, we supported over 900 businesses across the UK, securing £24M in funding, creating 609 new jobs, and safeguarding 1,244 roles. These achievements, detailed in our Annual Report, reflect a vital boost to industries during a challenging year. As Alun Thomas, Chairperson of BIC Innovation, put it: "Behind every number is a business that’s worked hard to overcome obstacles and embrace growth. Our role is to make sure they have the right support, whether that’s securing investment, building resilience, or finding new ways to compete in an evolving market.   This year’s results highlight just how critical it is for businesses to have access to strategic guidance and financial backing. In a time of economic uncertainty, companies need to make informed decisions that will drive sustainable growth, not just for today, but for the long term. That’s where tailored business support makes a real difference. The businesses we support are the backbone of industries across the UK, and we’re proud to play a role in their success" Through tailored growth packages, partnerships, and expert advice, we’re helping businesses adapt and thrive; laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient future. 📄 Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQ5vqtU6 #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #FutureReady #BICInnovation #Wales #Cymru #BusinessSupport 🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶 Yn 2024, fe wnaethom gefnogi dros 900 o fusnesau ledled y DU, gan sicrhau £24M o gyllid, creu 609 o swyddi newydd, a diogelu 1,244 swydd. Mae'r cyflawniadau hyn, y manylir arnynt yn ein Hadroddiad Blynyddol, yn adlewyrchu hwb hanfodol i ddiwydiannau yn ystod blwyddyn heriol. Dywedodd Alun Thomas, Cadeirydd BIC Innovation: “Tu ôl i bob rhif mae yna busnes sydd wedi gweithio’n galed i oresgyn rhwystrau a chroesawu twf. Ein rôl ni yw gwneud yn siŵr bod ganddyn nhw’r gefnogaeth gywir, boed hynny’n sicrhau buddsoddiad, adeiladu gwytnwch, neu ddod o hyd i ffyrdd newydd o gystadlu mewn marchnad sy’n datblygu. Mae canlyniadau eleni yn amlygu pa mor hanfodol yw hi i fusnesau gael mynediad at ganllawiau strategol a chefnogaeth ariannol. Mewn cyfnod o ansicrwydd economaidd, mae angen i gwmnïau wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus a fydd yn ysgogi twf cynaliadwy, nid yn unig ar gyfer heddiw, ond yn y tymor hir. Dyna lle mae cymorth busnes wedi’i deilwra’n gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol. Y busnesau rydym yn eu cefnogi yw asgwrn cefn diwydiannau ar draws y DU, ac rydym yn falch o chwarae rhan yn eu llwyddiant." Trwy becynnau twf wedi’u teilwra'n benodol, partneriaethau, a chyngor arbenigol, rydym yn helpu busnesau i addasu a ffynnu; gan gosod y sylfaen ar gyfer dyfodol cryfach, mwy gwydn. 📄 Archwiliwch yr adroddiad llawn yma: https://lnkd.in/ebkkBTV2

Beth ydyn ni’n ei wneud heddiw, er gwell yfory? Flwyddyn yn ôl, fe wnaethon ni ddod yn Gwmni Ardystiedig B Corp, gan ymrwymo i sicrhau cydbwysedd rhwng elw a phwrpas. Nawr, rydyn ni’n rhannu effaith ein blwyddyn gyntaf yn ein Hadroddiad Effaith B Corp – adlewyrchiad o sut rydyn ni’n rhoi ein pobl, ein cleientiaid a’n cymunedau wrth galon a phopeth a wnawn. Beth sydd y tu mewn? 🔶 Sut rydyn ni wedi cefnogi 910 o fusnesau ac wedi sicrhau £24M mewn cyllid 🔶 Y camau rydyn ni’n eu cymryd tuag at ddyfodol carbon isel 🔶 Sut rydyn ni’n plethu ESG, lles a chynhwysiant i’n diwylliant 🔶 Y nodau rydyn ni’n eu gosod i fynd hyd yn oed ymhellach dros y blynyddoedd i ddod “Rwy’n falch o rannu’r effaith gychwynnol roeddem yn anelu at ei chael yn y flwyddyn gyntaf hon, ac o amlinellu sut rydyn ni’n bwriadu cryfhau’r newid cadarnhaol hwnnw drwy barhau i roi ein pobl, ein cleientiaid a’n cymunedau wrth galon popeth a wnawn.” Linda Grant, Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr 📖 Darllenwch yr adroddiad yma: https://lnkd.in/eN3-PHjG Rydyn ni’n credu y gall pob sefydliad newid er gwell. Rydyn ni’n ei weld bob dydd ac yn helpu i’w wireddu i’n cleientiaid ar draws sawl sector – dyna pam rydyn ni’n credu mewn newid go iawn. Nawr, mae’n bryd gweithredu ein nodau ar gyfer ail-ardystio! 📸 Diolch hefyd i’n cydweithwyr talentog am ddarparu’r delweddau ar gyfer yr adroddiad hwn. #BCorp #MisBCorp #AdroddiadEffaith #CreduMewnNewid

What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? A year ago, we became a Certified #BCorp, committing to balancing profit with purpose. Now, we’re sharing the impact of our first year in our B Corp Impact Report - a reflection of how we’re putting our people, clients, and communities at the heart of everything we do.   What’s inside? 🔶 How we’ve supported 910 businesses and secured £24M in funding 🔶 Our steps toward a low-carbon future 🔶 How we’re embedding ESG, wellbeing and inclusivity into our culture 🔶 The goals we’re setting to go even further in the years ahead   “I am pleased to share the initial impact we sought to have in this first year, and to set out how we expect to amplify that positive change by continuing to put our people, our clients and our communities at the heart of everything we do.” - Linda Grant, Managing Director   📖 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eJMNGtAu We believe that every organisation can change for the better. We see it every day and help make it happen for our clients across many sectors; this is why we truly believe in change. Now it’s time to put into motion our goals for recertification! 📸 We’d also like to thank our talented colleagues for providing the images used throughout the report.   #BCorp #BCorpmonth #ImpactReport #BelieveInChange #BCorpMonth #GenB

Congratulations to all the finalists for the Scale-up Company of the Year award! Your achievements in the Welsh food and drink sector are truly commendable. Llongyfarchiadau i chi gyd! We are so proud to be sponsoring the Scale Up Company of the Year award again this year, celebrating businesses that are making big strides in growth and innovation! 🚀 For more details about the awards and the finalists, please visit the Wales Food and Drink Awards website: https://lnkd.in/enfmY7SM #walesfoodanddrinkawards Llongyfarchiadau i bawb a gyrhaeddodd rownd derfynol gwobr Cwmni Twf Y Flwyddyn! Mae eich cyflawniadau yn sector bwyd a diod Cymru yn wirioneddol glodwiw. Llongyfarchiadau i chi gyd! Rydym mor falch o fod yn noddi gwobr Cwmni Twf y Flwyddyn eto eleni, gan ddathlu busnesau sy’n cymryd camau breision o ran twf ac arloesi! 🚀 I gael rhagor o fanylion am y gwobrau a’r rhai sydd wedi cyrraedd y rownd derfynol, ewch i wefan Gwobrau Bwyd a Diod Cymru: https://lnkd.in/enfmY7SM #walesfoodanddrinkawards

Change is constant - shaped by technology, climate, economics and society. But at BIC Innovation, adaptability is our strength. 2024 was a milestone year, but we’re not standing still. We have ambitious plans to expand our impact, create new opportunities and support businesses through the challenges and possibilities ahead. Here’s how we’re shaping the future: 🔶 Horizon scanning to keep our clients ahead of emerging trends 🔶 Helping businesses scale, secure investment, and navigate Net Zero 🔶 Embracing AI to boost productivity, not replace people The future is full of opportunity. 📖 Read our full Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eQ5vqtU6 #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #FutureReady #BICInnovation Mae newid yn gyson - wedi'i siapio gan dechnoleg, hinsawdd, economeg a chymdeithas. Ond yn BIC Innovation, y gallu i addasu yw ein cryfder. Roedd 2024 yn flwyddyn garreg filltir, ond nid ydym yn sefyll yn ein hunfan. Mae gennym gynlluniau uchelgeisiol i ehangu ein heffaith, creu cyfleoedd newydd a chefnogi busnesau drwy’r heriau a’r posibiliadau sydd o’n blaenau. Dyma sut rydyn ni'n siapio'r dyfodol: 🔶 Sganio'r gorwel i gadw ein cleientiaid ar y blaen i dueddiadau sy'n dod i'r amlwg 🔶 Helpu busnesau i dyfu, sicrhau buddsoddiad, a llywio Net Zero 🔶 Cofleidio AI i hybu cynhyrchiant, nid disodli pobl Mae'r dyfodol yn llawn cyfle. 📖 Darllenwch ein Hadroddiad Blynyddol llawn: https://lnkd.in/eQ5vqtU6 #Arloesi #TwfBusnes #Cynaliadwyedd #BarodirDyfodol #BICInnovation

🎙 The AI Opportunity for Business Our Executive Director, Rod Howells, recently joined Innovation & Technology Wales to talk about how businesses can embrace AI. He shared key insights on overcoming the overwhelm and getting started: 💡 "The speed in which you can do things and the richness of some of the quality if you are using it right - that's a benefit for everyone" Want to hear more? Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dcCjuybz 🎧 #AIforBusiness #Innovation #Leadership #AI #DigitalTransformation

Creating Impact and Driving Business Growth 📈 Over the past year, we've helped businesses secure £24 million in funding and finance. This has helped businesses overcome challenges and unlocked new opportunities for sustainable growth and innovations. We achieved an incredible 🔶 8.8:1 ROI 🔶 Which means that for every £1 invested, we helped businesses secure £8.79 in funding through loans, equity, and grants. You can find out more about what we do and about our journey and achievements in our 2024 Annual Report https://lnkd.in/eQ5vqtU6 #BusinessGrowth #ROI #BusinessSupport #FundingandFinance #Funding #Sustainability #Innovation #GrantFunding #Wales ---------------- Creu Effaith a Sbarduno Twf Busnes 📈 Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, rydym wedi helpu busnesau i sicrhau £24 miliwn o gyllid a chyllid. Mae hyn wedi helpu busnesau i oresgyn heriau ac wedi datgloi cyfleoedd newydd ar gyfer twf cynaliadwy ac arloeson. Fe wnaethom gyflawni ROI anhygoel 🔶 8.8:1 🔶 Sy’n golygu, am bob £1 a fuddsoddwyd, ein bod wedi helpu busnesau i sicrhau £8.79 mewn cyllid trwy fenthyciadau, ecwiti, a grantiau. Gallwch ddarganfod mwy am yr hyn a wnawn ac am ein taith a’n cyflawniadau yn ein Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024 https://lnkd.in/ebkkBTV2 #TyfiantBusnes #ROI #CymorthBusnes #Cyllid #Cynaliadwyedd #Arloesi #Cymru

🌍🎙 Food Waste, Export & Business Resilience 🎙🌍 In this insightful podcast, Gemma Casey speaks with industry experts, including our own Rhys Llywelyn, about the challenges and opportunities in tackling food waste, expanding into international markets and building business resilience. 📢 Listen now and join the conversation! #FoodAndDrink #BusinessResilience #Export #Sustainability