Jane Wells’ Post

B-Corp month has arrived! Why consider B-Corp? - Because you care about your people - Because you care about the long term sustainability of your business - Because business is agile and should be a force for good right now rather than waiting in the side lines and being told what to do when it's too late. We started our B-Corp Journey in 2019 at Ridgeview Wine Estate when I spent a little time quietly completing the self-assessment questionnaire as I was curious to see what it involved and how we scored. It really opened my eyes and made me realise just how much more we could (and should) be doing and also how it reflected the values of the business. In 2020 as we went into lock down I approached the family, board and SLT about the using this opportunity to focus on the B-Corp accreditation and with their full support we obtained our accreditation in 2022. Everyone in the business was involved in achieving this. It's not the only sustainability accreditation out there but in my opinion it's the most comprehensive, covering all aspects of the business and understanding of the careful balance of being commercially sustainable whilst pushing the boundaries for safeguarding the environment, your community, your people alongside best practice for governance. It also takes into account other accreditations you may have that are particular to your industry, for example, we are accredited under the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain scheme for both our winery and vineyard. There's no cost in completing the self-assessment so why not give it a go?

The countdown is over… it’s officially B Corp Month! 🎉 B Corps are businesses that balance people, the planet and profit. Throughout March, they’ll be showing the world how #BCorp Certification is more than just a mark; it’s a global movement of people moving the standard for business forward, proving that businesses can flourish when they pursue a more impactful path. 💡 B Corps are constantly on the move, working to create more inclusive workspaces, improve their impact on the planet and respond to the world’s ever-changing issues. So, if you want to learn about better business, the B Corp community is the place to start. No matter who you are, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in B Corp Month. Head to the campaign page to find out more or simply search ‘B Corp Month’ #BCorpMonth 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZuH9NnY -- Video transcript: Oh, hi! Did you hear? Business is on the move. B Corps are saying bye bye to business as usual and hello to a brighter, bolder, better future, where companies care for people and the planet, and profit simply fuels our purpose! But guess what? You’re invited. In fact, everyone’s invited along for the journey, because we’ll never stop finding new ways to grow our impact. For us, there’s one direction, and one direction only: forward. The future is this way. Search: B Corp Month

B Corp Month has begun! This year’s campaign theme, This Way Forward, really spoke to me (h/t to the team at Nice and Serious for their work on concept). When I speak to B Corp leaders the conversation always goes to improvement - the ways in which they are reducing carbon in their supply chain, the policies they’re implementing for staff, the tiny tweaks they’ve made to product, packaging and service in order to be ‘be more B Corp’, and the agency that being a B Corp gives staff, customers and the media to demand more from them. And at the same time, I always learn something about the complexity of improvement - the tradeoffs, the unintended consequences, the juggle of balancing the interests of many stakeholders. This Way Forward is a reminder that progress is hard and often involves sitting in an uncomfortable space of honesty and imperfection - and yet we shouldn’t let that stop us continuously moving in the right direction. So what am I excited about this year? 🅱️+ 🅱️  this year will see more collaborations from B Corps than ever as our community grows. 🎨- more visual storytelling than ever, encouraging self expression and self reflection on what progress is. 🍻- as always, I’m excited about getting out and spending some time with lots of B Corps and like-minded people.  😲- unexpected surprises. I've already been delighted by a certain B Corp song from Andy Hawkins. B Corp Month is always a very special moment collaboration across the network so as the month opens I tip my hat to Charlotte Levitt and in the B Lab UK team mates Joanna Adjetey De Palma and Megan Dacey in particular for getting us over the line this year.

We’re proudly celebrating our second #BCorpMonth 🎉 And this year’s theme, #ThisWayForward, is something that resonates with us ➡️ Like many B Corps, we’re constantly on the move – and we’ve been busy growing, listening and responding to the ever-changing world around us. Becoming a B Corp brought us into a like-minded community that believes business can – and should – be a force for good. And to do that, we need to make sure that we’re always taking steps forward. “I’m pleased to see we’ve consciously moved forward again. Adding new benefits for our team, improving training and development opportunities, and a constant radar on employee salaries amid the cost of living crisis. We know there is more to be done – and the world needs action on so many levels. So, we’ll continue looking for ways to work for positive change in all areas of our business.” – Siobhan Johnson, Managing Director. Learn more about the little things we do every day to make a positive impact on the world around us https://lnkd.in/dtRSpm74

Warren Partners started our journey towards B Corp certification last year. We are excited by the prospect of joining fellow purpose driven businesses in a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.    We are entering 'B Corp Month' having completed Evalution stage and are taking steps towards becoming B Corp certified. However, B Corp Certification isn’t a destination. It’s an invitation to join the journey to better business. B Corp Certification designates that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors ranging from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. In order to achieve certification, we are expected to:   ◼ Demonstrate high social and environmental performance ◼ Make a legal commitment to be accountable to all our stakeholders, not just shareholders ◼ Exhibit transparency by allowing information about our performance to be measured against B Lab’s standards and made publicly available   We look forward to updating you about our B Corp journey....watch this space! #bcorp #bcorpmonth #purposedrivenbusiness

It's #Bcorpmonth! The Myers-Briggs Company have been a Certified B Corp since 2018 and I have loved being part of the journey towards doing better business. Together we can demand more and influence with the choices we make...where we work, where we shop, the voices we amplify. Watch the video below and be inspired to use #businessasaforceforgood

B Corp, I love you! It's been too long that companies take and don't give back. Things, thankfully, are changing and we work with some amazing corporate partners who know the importance of giving back. If anyone out there is interested in having a chat about becoming a corporate partner with Go Beyond, give me a shout! #bcorp #csr #esg #bcorpmonth

Happy March! We're celebrating B Corp Month and serving up all of the ways our community is moving business forward, and why it’s so important to us. B Corps are constantly making moves to create more inclusive workspaces, improve their climate impact, and respond to the ever-changing issues in the world. So, if you want to look forward to better business, this is the place. Did you know a big piece of what we do is help businesses get their B Corp Certification and help with the recertification process? It's true! If you have any questions or want guidance with the application process, slide into our DMs! #BCorpMonth #bcorp #SmallBusiness #BusinessStrategy

The countdown is over… it’s officially B Corp Month! 🎉 B Corps are businesses that balance people, the planet and profit. Throughout March, we will be showing the world how hashtag #BCorp Certification is more than just a mark; it’s a global movement of people moving the standard for business forward, proving that businesses can flourish when they pursue a more impactful path. 💡 B Corps are constantly on the move, working to create more inclusive workspaces, improve their impact on the planet and respond to the world’s ever-changing issues. So, if you want to learn about better business, the B Corp community is the place to start. No matter who you are, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in B Corp Month. Head to the campaign page to find out more or simply search ‘B Corp Month’ hashtag #BCorpMonth

B Corp Certification isn’t a destination. It’s an invitation to join the journey to better business. ➡️ This B Corp Month, B Corps are showing the world how they’re moving forward, together. Jo, Meg, Daisy, Catherine and James from the B Lab UK team share more about this year’s theme.🎤 B Corps, how are you celebrating B Corp Month this year? #BCorpMonth – Video transcript: This B Corp Month, B Corps are showing the world how they’re moving forward, together. Because B Corp Certification isn’t a destination. It’s an invitation to join the journey to better business. Every B Corp business has their eye on progress. It’s what keeps our minds whirring and wheels turning. They’re not afraid to gear up for change, course-correct as issues evolve, and choose to keep moving forward, whatever it takes. And we’re bringing as many people along for the ride as we can. This year’s campaign champions the B Corp community as a perpetual work in progress, and asks them to share how they plan to keep growing their impact in the future.