The past few years have pushed sustainability into the spotlight. In an era of risk and instability, society has been forced to acknowledge the obvious: we need profound, systemic change to tackle the climate crisis and we must work together to make this happen....
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Embedding Purpose into Business
There is increasing evidence that organisations led by purpose and committed to improving their social and environmental performance are reaping business benefits. However, despite the growing recognition of the power of purpose, businesses often find it challenging...
Demystifying the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Over the last few years, the European Union has been leading the charge on ESG policy and regulations that require companies to better understand and manage their social and environmental impact. To help unpack the changes, Seismic is launching a new series, diving...
How B Corps in the Food & Drink Industry are Driving Sustainable Change
While a significant number of UK B Corps from the food and drink industry are thriving, they represent only 3% of the entire UK food and drink sector. This highlights the immense potential for innovation and early adoption among brands seeking to make a difference. Leaders from standout B Corps innocent drinks and Tony’s Chocolonely share their insights.
Creating Safe Spaces: Reflecting on Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity
As Pride Month comes to an end, it’s important to continue celebrating the history and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community and also actively advocate for equality and amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices. Here are some ways to build inclusivity into your company’s DNA.
A New Era for Private Equity Firms through ESG Maturity
Private Equity is entering a new age of ESG maturity. It has the potential to become a powerful change agent for progress and the B Corp framework is a crucial tool to support this shift.
Demystifying Scope 1-3 Carbon Footprinting. A typical net zero business approach
As we face the realities of a climate emergency, businesses are struggling with how to set realistic and challenging sustainability goals and targets. Crucially they want to know how to take meaningful action to meet those targets. Our carbon experts demystify Scope 1 to 3 Carbon Footprinting and with the support of a few clients, discuss how your carbon journey can fit with B Corp.
Collaboration and Alignment: A fundamental route to Net Zero
We Mean Business Coalition and B Lab, two prominent non-profit organisations, have announced a new partnership to accelerate progress in cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. This partnership is a significant milestone for both the Net Zero and B Corp movements.
Impact Governance – What it is and how it can help your business live out its purpose
It’s not always clear how boards can authentically integrate social and environmental impact into their governance strategy, to help the business live out its purpose beyond profit. In this partner blog, Bates Wells share their thoughts on how an ‘Impact Governance’ approach can help.
Seismic’s net-zero target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative
We are immensely proud to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Seismic’s s near-term science-based emissions reduction target. Seismic has also committed to set long-term emissions reduction targets with the SBTi in line with reaching net-zero by 2050.
Harnessing B Corp for B2B businesses
B2C B Corps often dominate the conversation, but B2B businesses now make up over 60% of certified B Corps. We dive into how B2B Businesses are embracing the B Corp framework for sustainability and success.
Our second year of Seismic impact
2022 was another year of seismic change. We doubled down on our mission to help as many businesses as possible become a force for good and moved closer towards our goal of helping 10 million people join the shift. We’ve had some pretty Seismic moments – our 2022 Impact Report provides a glimpse into our impact.
Food & drink businesses are prioritising sustainability and standing out
Getting your sustainability strategy right has become a top business priority for successful leaders. But what does this mean for food and beverage businesses? Download our guide to find out why food and beverage businesses are prioritising sustainability.
Is your business greenwashing, greenhushing or greenshifting?
The role of business is crucial if we’re to fix society and save our planet. Leaders are recognising this, but not fast enough. Slick communication has lept ahead of actual action and businesses are now suffering the consequences of disillusioned consumers and increasing regulation on sustainability reporting. We unpick the minefield of greenwashing issues and share some advice on how to authentically communicate your sustainability story.
Beauty beyond certification: how B Corp beauty brands are revolutionising the industry
Behind the beauty industry’s allure lies a backdrop of soil degradation, high carbon footprints, toxic chemicals and single-use plastic packaging. The absence of a coordinated approach to raising sustainability standards has been hard to ignore, yet it appears that this is changing.
Celebrating B Corp Month 2023: Stories from B Corps who Go Beyond
To celebrate B Corp Month 2023, Seismic and an incredible panel of leading B Corp businesses dove into this year’s theme – Go Beyond – finding that ‘collaboration’ was undoubtedly the word of the day.
B Corp certification: your competitive edge in talent attraction and retention
The rise of ‘conscious quitting’ is fast becoming a concern for companies worldwide. In this article, we explain how B Corp can help companies attract and retain talent, and the benefits of a purpose-driven talent strategy.
Embracing equity and celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
We’re honouring International Women’s Day by celebrating clients and friends of Seismic, who are already leading their industries by embracing equity everyday.
Impact reporting: best practice from the B Corp community
UK Certified B Corps are required to publish an annual Impact Report. But an Impact Report is more than just a glossy report. Your impact report is a powerful way to communicate your impact and share your company’s ESG story.