B Lab UK

Louder Than Words just got even more exciting! 🎉 We’ve officially launched the fringe agenda, offering an event experience like no other. We knew the agenda for Louder Than Words couldn’t take a typical one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why, after morning sessions at the main stage, you have the freedom to choose your afternoon sessions. Fringe sessions are taking place in unique locations across Oxford, from pubs to the Town Hall debating chamber. 🏫 With over 40 sessions to choose from, led by B Corps, activists and allies of the movement, these sessions will touch on a range of topics tailored to suit your interests, address the needs of your business and enable us to collectively tackle the biggest challenges facing our society and planet today. Find out more about the sessions and grab your ticket. ➡ https://bit.ly/3VaYa1Y

The results are in and the work to hold our new government to account begins now. 🗳️ In their Manifesto, Labour recognises that ‘sustainable growth requires government to be a strategic partner with business’, but we feel the new government must go further to address the outdated governance structures that are holding UK businesses back. Britain needs business at its best - helping to fix urgent problems like climate change and inequality, poverty and unemployment. The Better Business Act would transform the way Britain does business so every single company takes ownership of its social and environmental impact. Learn more about our campaign over on our website.👇 https://lnkd.in/gBqhbVx 

“If you want to learn how to create more radical businesses that can create a bigger impact across the UK, then come along and join us.” Paul Hargreaves CEO of Cotswold Fayre | B Corp introduces his Louder Than Words panel discussion — Transforming the UK food & drink sector. Fellow leaders in the sustainable food and drink sector Danone, COOK, Future Food Movement and Golden Hooves will be joining Paul on the panel. Attend the panel discussion and come away with radical ideas to transform your business. Find out more. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VaYa1Y

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When B(eer) Corps collaborate! 🤩 Beer52.com | B-Corp, a beer subscription #BCorp has teamed up with fellow B Corps in the craft beer industry to offer a B Corp beer box and tell the story of how these businesses are driving a 'good beer revolution' across the world. 🍻 Along with the beer box, customers receive a copy of Ferment Magazine, which spotlights the stories of the B Corps whose products are included in the box — Brewgooder, Hopworks Brewery, Sawmill Brewery, BRØL | B Corp®, Gosnells. Find out more about the box and learn about the good beer revolution.👇 https://lnkd.in/dhFqkbmX

It's great to see B Lab UK's The Purpose Dividend research referenced by the former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Stephen Timms. The article outlines how purpose-driven businesses, like the UK's 2,000-strong B Corp community, would play a vital role in advancing the Labour Party's mission. 🙌 Find out more. ⬇ #PurposeDriven #Impact #BetterBusiness #GeneralElection

"As the UK enters the final days of pre-election campaigning, has the role that social enterprise and social investment could play in the country’s future been completely ignored by the politicians?" Pioneers Post examines the key manifesto commitments, speaking to B Lab UK's executive director Chirs Turner about how party manifestos are missing a key component — reforming corporate governance structures. Read more.👇 https://lnkd.in/eCjbNPne

What can you expect from the fringe sessions at Louder Than Words? Fringe sessions are grouped by three key themes, these encompass everything it means to do business, better: ⏩ Regenerative futures ⏩ Leading the change ⏩ Now, together Tap right to find out what sessions within these themes will cover. 👉 Browse the fringe agenda and grab your ticket: https://bit.ly/3VaYa1Y #BCorpFestivalUK #BetterBusiness #ImpactEvent #BusinessEvent

We're feeling very inspired after attending UK Black Business Show last week! 💫 For the second year running, B Lab UK headed to the Birmingham Black Business Show to chat to business owners about how B Corp certification can benefit their business. B Lab UK team members, Annie Olivier, head of growth and Adam Spink, customer success coordinator were inspired by how many business owners they met who are leading the way when it comes to running a purpose-driven business. A special thank you to our #BCorp Certified friends Karma Drinks, Dr. Will's and Mister Free'd for kindly donating products and prizes for our Spin The Wheel competition. Speaking of competitions, a huge congratulations to Kwame Boateng, founder of Ingrained Oil for winning the Launchpad competition — a Dragon’s Den-style competition where founders pitched to a panel of experts and a captivated audience. During the pitch, Kwame Boateng shared Ingrained Oil’s ambitions to become a B Corp, so we’re really excited to support the them through the B Corp Certification process. It was also great to see Cynthia V Davis CBE, founder and CEO of B Corp Diversifying Group and Dyann Heward-Mills, CEO of B Corp HewardMills - your global Data Protection Office (DPO) at the event, thanks for stopping by the stand and advocating for the movement! 👋 Check out our favourite snaps from the day. 📸 #BCorp #ImpactBusiness #PurposeDriven

Evolving the B Corp standards is an exciting journey, but it's no easy feat. 💡 As B Lab evolves the standards to ensure B Corps continue to lead the way in business, the top priority is to ensure impactful and clear standards as soon as possible, whilst bringing B Corps on the journey with us. 🔄 In B Lab's latest blog, Clay Brown, co-lead executive of B Lab Global dives into the extensive work happening behind the scenes to implement B Lab's new standards, tools and certification process. 💡 Swipe right to discover the steps we’re taking to make this a smooth transition, understand the biggest changes on the horizon, and learn what this all means for the B Corp community. 👉 Read the blog to stay informed about the developments ahead: bit.ly/3L1LHbc 💬 Clay Brown will be joining us at Louder Than Words to delve into the exciting transformation ahead, grab your ticket: https://bit.ly/3QRrNmD #EvolvingBCorpStandards #BCorpStandards #BCorporation #BCorp #BCorpFestivalUK