Together, we can be a force for good.
Being a B Corp means that you are honestly committed to creating real environmental and societal benefits.
People want to work for, buy from, and invest in businesses they believe in. The B Corp Certification is a powerful way to build trust and value for your organisation.
72% of the UK public think businesses should have a legal responsibility to the planet and people, alongside their profit aspirations.
Be the change by joining us to find out how you can become a B Corp business.
Expect informative talks, valuable networking opportunities and inspiring discussions to further support your ability to discover, collaborate and innovate.
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Andy Hawkins, B Corp Consultant, Future Leap
For many years companies have understood the need to measure and improve their Social & Environmental Impact. This session will overview B Corp and investigate why it is so necessary as well as looking at the how. You will come away with an action plan and ideas to help challenge and inspire.
Karyn Williams, Head of Social Value at Stride Treglown, will be speaking on “B Corp, a business ethos which balances purpose with profit”.
Stride Treglown were welcomed into the B Corp movement earlier this year, the first major UK architecture practice to do so. B Corp certification ensures businesses place purpose ahead of profit and the rigorous evaluation process digs deep into your business operations, your social and environmental performance as well your wider relationships with clients and your supply chain. Hear more about our journey to B Corp Certification in this session.
Katherine Piper, Director of Partnerships and Head of Sustainability, Future Leap
Katherine will be giving an overview of Future Leap’s current journey in the B Corp process as they head towards accreditation, how it is integrated into their sustainability mission and some tips for companies interested in becoming a B Corp.
Agenda
18:00 - 18:25- Registration, Refreshments and Networking
18:25 - 18:35- Introduction
18:35 - 18:50- Andy Hawkins, Future Leap and Business on Purpose
18:50 - 19:00- Katherine Piper, Future Leap
19:00 - 19:15- Karyn Williams, Stride Treglown
19:15 - 19:45- Q&A
19:45 – 19:50- 60 Second Pitches
19:50 – 20:00- Close
20:00 – 20:30- Networking & Nibbles
Meet The Speakers!
Andy Hawkins, B Corp Consultant, Future Leap
Andy Hawkins, founder of Business on Purpose, has been in business for more than 30 years helping companies transform the way they work using technology.
He also spent 5 years doing community development in Africa and a further 5 years in environmental services.
These experiences are now helping clients assess and improve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) utilising the B Corp process and B Impact Assessment.
Having supported dozens of clients across a range of sectors, as a B Leader he is well placed to provide support how, where and when it is needed.
Karyn Williams, Head of Social Value at Stride Treglown
Stride Treglown is an AJ100 employee-owned architectural practice whose people driven culture and social value focus has been longstanding. Stride Treglown stands for Better Places, Empowered People and Resilient Partnerships. Together 300 people work in a collective of 9 studios across the UK, formed of architects, designers and specialists and are embedded in the communities that they work and live in. Together with their clients, they aim to improve the lives of future generations. Stride Treglown promotes a form of design that isn’t driven by ego, but by purpose.
Karyn has developed the company’s evolving social value strategy, raising awareness, the implementation and measurement.
Katherine Piper, Director of Partnerships and Head of Sustainability, Future Leap
Established in 2005, The Future Economy Network is one of the largest green business networks in the UK. It gives organisations the space, knowledge, contacts and tools to accelerate their sustainability journey and progress towards carbon neutrality. They do this by showcasing innovative solutions, facilitating future-thinking discussions and collaborating with one another. Katherine also sits on Bristol's One City Environmental Sustainability Board and leads on sustainability within the Future Leap Hub, using her MSc in Sustainable Development.
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