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🌱 4 Learnings from Taking a Business Through B-Corp certification 🌱 1. Build a Strong Sustainability Strategy A solid sustainability strategy covering environmental, social, and governance objectives is your foundation. When Six set out, they had a great Green Team and ambition but no direction or measurement in place. Now their 3-5 year sustainability strategy gives direction, measurable goals and allowed them to meet 10+ B-Corp criteria. 2. Balance Your Team Make sure you have advocates from different perspectives. Their team had me (environment), Mihaela Spirova, ACIPD (social), and Julian Barclay (governance). This balance was essential—especially when I’d go into “the world is on fire” mode! Mihaela and Julian were able to pull me back so I didn't spend all business earnings on rainforests in Peru. 3. First Formalise What You’re Already Doing Many B-Corp requirements were things they were doing naturally—like having dedicated spaces for breastfeeding or prayer. Documenting them was key. So before stressing over needing new policies, look at what’s already in place that just needs formalising. 4. Ask for Help You really don’t need to go it alone. Six got invaluable guidance from Julia Anukam and Jonathan Oon until they found their feet. If you’re starting out, ask for support— (Ahem I’m also here to help too if you need it!) It’s hard work, but 100% worth it!

Unlock Your Business's Potential with BIA in 6 Navigating the B Impact Assessment (BIA) can be a complex journey. Our BIA in 6 programme offers a structured and supportive approach to guide you through the certification process. With tailored one-on-one sessions, we provide expert guidance and actionable steps to help you measure and improve your social and environmental impact. Our goal is to empower your business to achieve B Corp certification and unlock new opportunities. Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Contact us today to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gdpCZDyH #bcorp #bcorporation #bcorps #goodbusiness #goodbusinessesdogood #goodbusinesspractices #good4business

We have a B Corp score of 126.2 !! Very proud that we have continuously improved our B Corp score every time we have gone through the process - this is our highest score to date and the third time of going through the process. Being a B Corp is about many things, but one is balancing Profit & Purpose. Want to understand what being a B Corp means https://lnkd.in/gjiEkb_j

On June 3, 2019, SureCall proudly earned B Corporation Certification, a testament to our commitment to social and environmental excellence. This certification is unique in its comprehensive evaluation of a company’s entire social and environmental performance, assessing the impact on workers, the community, the environment, and customers. The B Impact Assessment scrutinizes our operations and business model, ensuring we meet the highest standards of verified performance. By achieving B Corp Certification, SureCall demonstrates our dedication to not just business success, but also to making a positive difference in the world. Partner with us and align your business with a company recognized for its integrity and commitment to creating a sustainable and equitable future. #ExecutiveLeadership #CEOInsights #CorporateInnovation #StrategicPartnerships #CaliforniaBusinessLeaders #LinkedInBusiness #ExecutivesInCA #BusinessLeadership #CaliforniaLeaders #CaliforniaBusiness #CustomerExperience #BusinessSolutions #BusinessOperations #ExecutiveManagement

𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 #𝟭𝟱 What's the bookmark function in the B Impact Assessment (BIA)? When you’re going through the questions in your BIA, you’ll see a box icon and a star icon in the top right-hand corner of each question. These are the ‘bookmark’ and ‘set a goal’ tools. When you come across a question that you want to refer back to, click the bookmark icon and that question will be put into a bookmark report that can be accessed on the left hand menu of your BIA under ‘Reports’. Ready to B Corp? Let’s go then! Book a call with us right now https://bit.ly/BookGGCall #getbcorpcert #bcorp #purposedrivenbusiness #growgood #purposefuelledperformance #getpurposeatwork #sustainability #bbetter #inpursuitofpurpose #impact #bcorpconsultant #bcorps #bcorpcertified #greenbusiness #businessforgood

𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 #𝟭𝟲 What's the ‘set a goal’ function in the B Impact Assessment (BIA)? When you’re going through the questions in your BIA, you’ll see a box icon and a star icon in the top right-hand corner of each question. These are the ‘bookmark’ and ‘set a goal’ tools. When you come across a question that you want to set yourself a goal for, you can click the star and have an automated reminder email sent to yourself about that goal in one, three or six months’ time. Ready to B Corp? Let’s go then! Book a call with us right now https://bit.ly/BookGGCall #getbcorpcert #bcorp #purposedrivenbusiness #growgood #purposefuelledperformance #getpurposeatwork #sustainability #bbetter #inpursuitofpurpose #impact #bcorpconsultant #bcorps #bcorpcertified #greenbusiness #businessforgood

𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 Top piece of advice for completing your B Impact Assessment (BIA)? 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀! In other words, focus your efforts on areas that will give you the most points (like the IBMs) rather than implementing onerous new systems for the sake of a few points. Bigger changes can be tackled as part of ongoing improvement for recertification. Ready to B Corp? Let’s go then! Book a call with us right now https://bit.ly/BookGGCall #getbcorpcert #bcorp #purposedrivenbusiness #growgood #purposefuelledperformance #getpurposeatwork #sustainability #bbetter #inpursuitofpurpose #impact #bcorpconsultant #bcorps #bcorpcertified #greenbusiness #businessforgood

𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽 #𝟭𝟱 What's the bookmark function in the B Impact Assessment (BIA)? When you’re going through the questions in your BIA, you’ll see a box icon and a star icon in the top right-hand corner of each question. These are the ‘bookmark’ and ‘set a goal’ tools. When you come across a question that you want to refer back to, click the bookmark icon and that question will be put into a bookmark report that can be accessed on the left hand menu of your BIA under ‘Reports’. Ready to B Corp? Let’s go then! Book a call with us right now https://lnkd.in/gUkyeFVR #getbcorpcert #bcorp #purposedrivenbusiness #growgood #purposefuelledperformance #getpurposeatwork #sustainability #bbetter #inpursuitofpurpose #impact #bcorpconsultant #bcorps #bcorpcertified #greenbusiness #businessforgood

Our B Corp Impact Report 2024 🌎 It’s now just over a year since we became B Corp Certified, an achievement that we remain proud of, and as excited by, as we did back then. The purpose of this report is to explain how EMW has sought to promote a material positive impact on society and the environment as a whole. It will also set out our plans to strengthen that positive impact moving forward. B Corp certification is a journey, not a destination and we want our stakeholders to feel part of that journey. A journey on which we constantly strive to be a better business. Better for our people, our clients, our community and our environment. Read our full impact report here ➡️https://lnkd.in/g-HU2ZVq #TheEMWway #Bcorp #ImpactReport

I'm thrilled to invite you to our upcoming B Corp workshop on Tuesday, 21st May at 2 PM GMT! 🌍✨ Becoming a B Corp can transform your business, aligning it with the forefront of sustainable and ethical practices. In our interactive workshop, we’ll explore everything you need to know about B Corp certification and how it could be a game-changer for your business. Here's what we'll cover: 🌍 Understanding B Corps and their purpose 🌍 The comprehensive benefits of being a B Corp 🌍 The significant global impact B Corps are making 🌍 The certification process and the changes it entails 🌍 Looking ahead: the future of B Corp assessments 🌍 Answers to common FAQs to smooth your journey 🌍 Practical steps to start your B Corp certification This session is ideal for anyone considering B Corp certification or simply wanting to learn more about integrating sustainability into their business operations. Join us to see how you can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world while driving business success. Register below 👇 #Bcorp #BLAB #BcorpUK #BetterBusiness #ESG #Futureproof #SME #PeoplePlanetProfit