Edinburgh BCorp 500

At our workshop last week we talked briefly about the new B Corp Standards coming up, more details here....

Edinburgh's B Corp community is 25 strong and growing! 💪 From lighting designers to tech innovators, hairdressers to luxury goods makers - these diverse businesses are proving that positive impact can be part of any industry's DNA. Every day, our city's B Corps balance profit and purpose, showing that success and social responsibility go hand in hand. Considering B Corp certification? These 25 Edinburgh trailblazers have paved the way. Join the movement and be part of the change! 🌱 #BCorp #EdinburghBCorp500 #BusinessForGood #SustainableBusiness

Really interesting day talking about the #EdinburghBCorp500 project with different people, each with different perspectives. We met Daniel Johnson MSP, Bria C. Senior Policy Officer, Community Wealth Building from The City of Edinburgh Council and spent time as the Edinburgh Can B drive team cooking up more ways to collaborate with more people and drive this initiative, amongst others, forward. If you want to get involved or learn more, follow Everyone's Edinburgh I Business For Good

For anyone starting on their B Corp journey, choosing the right track is super important....

Good event coming up for anyone considering using social enterprises in their supply chain. 29 Oct 2024, 12:00 https://lnkd.in/ept3VFq4

Choosing the Right Track on Your B Corp Journey 🛤️ Last week at our first Edinburgh B Corp 500 workshop, we tackled the important task of setting up on the B Impact Assessment (BIA) and picking the right track. Let's look at why this matters! 💡 Why is choosing the right track important? 🤔 The track you select shapes the questions you'll answer, making sure they fit your company's profile. The BIA has different versions (or 'tracks') based on: Your company size 🏢 Your industry sector 🛠️ Your geographic market 🌍 Getting these details right is important because it affects: - How relevant the questions are to you - The way your impact is measured - How your score compares to similar businesses Remember, accuracy is your friend here! 🎯 The right track makes your assessment more meaningful and your B Corp journey smoother. Check out the B Impact Assessment Support Portal article on choosing the right track: https://lnkd.in/ev4jPAgU #EdinburghBCorp500 #BCorp #BImpactAssessment #SustainableBusiness

Edinburgh B Corp 500 Update! 👋 Last Wednesday (2nd Oct) we held our first workshop with 10 fantastic local businesses. Also in attendance was our partner, Edinburgh Chambers of Commerce, who used the time to look at the Chambers through the B Impact Assessment lens. I (Jayne) had planned to capture some video highlights, but in the excitement, I completely forgot to press record. 🙈 So, we're sticking with the classic written update this time.... It was a day filled with insights. We got stuck into the B Impact Assessment as a group, had some really insightful, pragmatic and meaningful conversations, and enjoyed the Whisky Experience's excellent coffee and pastries. ☕ A huge thank you to the Whisky Experience team for providing us with a larger space. This allowed companies to bring more team members along - something we couldn't accommodate at first. Seeing teams tackle this journey together really highlighted how the B Corp process can inspire change across an entire organisation. We're so convinced of the benefits that we want to make this a standard feature of our workshops moving forward. More space, more minds, more potential for positive impact across Edinburgh. 💡 We have 1 more workshop together as a cohort in November before we move into the individual consultation phase. Together, we're working to make Edinburgh a hub for businesses that prioritise both profit and purpose. One workshop (and many coffees) at a time! If you want to keep up to date with future workshops and events join our mailing list here [https://lnkd.in/e4vzF8Wx] 📬 #SharedProsperityFund #EdinburghBCorp500 #BCorp #SustainableBusiness #Edinburgh

This morning we held the first workshop of our cohort as part of our Edinburgh B Corp 500 project. Participants spent the morning learning more about the B Corp certification process, the benefits of becoming a B Corp certified business as well as starting to complete the B Impact Assessment and beginning their B Corp journey. Thank you to everyone for joining us this morning, to Simon Farrell and Jayne Saywell from Everyone's Edinburgh for delivering the workshop and for The Scotch Whisky Experience for hosting us! #UKSPF #EdinburghBCorp500 LS Productions, Sisaltech, StudioLR - The Gutsy Brand Creative Agency, Albany HR, Heehaw, Red Evolution Ltd, Sabliere, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Anturas, Lux Events,

📢 Spotlight on Edinburgh's B Corp: Muckle Media 🌟 Ever wondered what it takes to become a B Corp? Look no further than Muckle Media, Scotland's first B Corp certified PR agency! We've just published a case study on Muckle Media's journey to certification. Here's a sneak peek: - The benefits: Enhanced reputation, global connections, and attracting value-aligned clients - The challenges: Time-intensive process, legal changes, and continuous improvement - The impact: Innovative programmes like their 4-day work week and Returners to Communications initiative As Nathalie Agnew, Muckle Media's MD, puts it: "We recognise that this is just the start of our B Corp journey. We're committed to growing our impact and fulfilling the promises we've made to our people, our clients, and our planet." Whether you're B-curious or well on your way to certification, Muckle Media's story offers valuable insights for any Edinburgh business looking to balance profit and purpose. Ready to start your own B Corp journey? Let's chat! #EdinburghBCorp500 #BCorp #ResponsibleBusiness

A fantastic night at the Melting Pot talking about collaboration, partnerships, sustainable development goals and action! Now we just have to work out how to change our name on LinkedIn to Edinburgh Can B Business for Good 🤔