B Corp is a fast growing movement that is reinventing business. Certified B Corps are a new kind of business that balance purpose and profit.
While still relatively unknown in the UK (especially in the North), brands that have certified to its strict code include Danone, Innocent, Ben&Jerry’s, and Patagonia.
This event is designed to offer you an introduction to B Corps and demonstrate how the model can fit across all shapes and sizes of business.
Do you want to hear about the innovative B Corp movement?
Are you a business leader keen to find out how you can support the growth of a more sustainable economy and society?
Are you interested in connecting with values-aligned businesses in the North West, across the UK and globally?
“Today’s most exciting businesses are operating for the benefit of all who contribute to its success - for shareholders and for stakeholders - and as such they are taking responsibility for their broader impact on employees, on communities and on the planet. This is the future of business,” says Katie Hill, Executive Director, B Lab UK.
The world is facing pressing social, environmental and political challenges; with consumers and employees simultaneously demanding more from businesses - requiring companies to demonstrate a positive impact. B Corp is a global movement that moves CSR from the side room to the boardroom.
We are delighted to confirm insights from leaders at Danone, Patagonia, Pentameter and Brew Tea Company. This event has been organised in collaboration with B Lab UK and Pentameter
AGENDA/TIMEFRAMES
12:00 Registration, networking and lunch
12:30 Welcome introduction with Claire Ebrey, IoD North West and IoD Isle Man of Regional Director
12:40 Kate Sandle, Head of Community at B Lab UK
12:55 Blandine Stefani, B Corp Director at Danone Dairy UK
13:10 Deirdre McNally, Operations Leader at Brew Tea Company
13:25 Annalise Lewis, Co-founder of Pentameter
13:40 Alex Beasley, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Patagonia Europe
13:55 Panel session with Q&A
14:15 Networking
14:30 Event closes
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