Introduction to B Corp Workshop
Thu 19 Sep 2024 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST
Online
Description
FREE FOR BBN MEMBERS / £65 FOR NON MEMBERS
WHAT IS IT?
In this 90 minute workshop you will learn more about what B Corps are and how working towards becoming a B Corp Certified business is not just good for the planet, but also for attracting and retaining your customers.
Learn how you can start your journey on becoming B Corp Certified with Hannah Cox, a B Leader who has been trained by B Lab UK to help businesses through the B Corp Process.
WHAT WE COVER:
Learn what challenges business is facing
Understand how business is changing
What the B Corp Movement is
Understand the areas of the B Impact Assessment
Learn about Mindful Consumers and what that means for your business
Meet and network with other business owners who share your values
Help to choose what areas of impact to focus on as a business owner, regardless of your industry
Tools and Resources to help you succeed
The last 30 minutes of this webinar are dedicated to Q&A
WHO IS IT FOR?
Business owners who want to make a positive impact with their business and want support in creating a clear guide and framework to do so. Those that are interested in learning more about what B Corps are, how to certify as a B Corp and what the process looks like.
WHO ARE THE BETTER BUSINESS NETWORK AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
The Better Business Network is an inclusive network for purpose-driven business owners and leaders who want to grow their business and make the world a better place. We help you grow your impact, income and audience while advocating for systemic change.
We are the 4th business in the world to put Nature on the Board, read more about that here.
You can sign up to the Better Business Network, starting at £30 per month via this link
If you’re wanting to learn more in the meantime, get in touch with james@thebetterbusiness.network or check out our website here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. There are over 7,700 certified B Corps globally from 150 industries and 80 countries, including The Guardian, The Body Shop, Patagonia, Innocent and Coutts Bank.
The UK is home to one of the fastest growing B Corp communities in the world, with over 1500 companies in the community. Don’t let your business get left behind and discover how you can start your journey on becoming B Corp Certified.
B-Corp-certified brands in the UK grew 28 times faster than the national economic growth rate of 0.5% in 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics.
92% of consumers around the world want to be more sustainable, and 70% will pay more for products and services if they protect the environment, showing it’s not just good for the planet, it’s good for your bottom line as well.