Data for Impact: Using Evidence to Build More Resilient and Responsible Businesses

What’s on offer?

Join B Local Cornwall and the University of Exeter for an inspiring morning exploring how businesses can create positive environmental impact while building resilient, future-focused organisations.

The morning will combine research insights, business perspectives and interactive discussion, creating space for participants to share experiences, explore emerging challenges and identify practical opportunities for action.

Connect with other purpose-driven organisations and contribute to a wider discussion about the role of business in shaping a more sustainable future for Cornwall.

What’s it about?

Businesses are facing growing expectations from customers, employees, investors and communities to demonstrate positive environmental and social impact. At the same time, organisations must navigate financial pressures, changing regulations and increasing demands on resources.

Drawing on recent University of Exeter research and the experiences of local businesses, this event will explore:

• How organisations are responding to environmental challenges.

• What responsible business looks like in practice.

• The opportunities presented by circular economy and sustainability approaches.

• How businesses can create long-term value for people, place and planet.

• Why collaboration and collective action are increasingly important in addressing complex environmental challenges.

Rather than focusing solely on compliance or certification, the event will encourage participants to reflect on the broader role businesses can play in creating resilient communities, healthy environments and prosperous local economies.

Who’s leading the event?

Hosted by B Local Cornwall, with contributions from:

• Researchers from the University of Exeter Business School

• Alex Parker, Head of Policy, BLab UK

• Local B Corp and purpose-led business leaders

• Members of the Cornwall B Local community

Open to?

Anyone interested in the future of responsible business, sustainability and positive impact.

No prior knowledge of B Corp certification is required.

Of particular interest to?

• Business owners and managers

• Sustainability and ESG professionals

• Entrepreneurs and start-ups

• B Corps and businesses working towards certification

• Community and third-sector organisations

• Anyone interested in how businesses can contribute to environmental and social change

This event is funded by the ESRC Festival of Social Science. The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change.

https://festivalofsocialscience.com/