This year's B Corp Month theme is This Way Forward, an invitation to join the journey to using business as a force for good, championing B Corp as a platform for continuous improvement. We know all progress is good, but momentum is essential to keep impact moving...
Welcome to our Insights hub, where we shine a light on the latest trends, best practices, and innovative ideas shaping the world of sustainability and social impact. Through thought-provoking articles, insightful analysis, and actionable guidance, we are helping businesses, nonprofits, and changemakers to navigate the complex and ever-shifting landscape of sustainability.
After the 2021 European B Corp Summit, the Seismic team got together virtually to discuss the Summit highlights and reflect on what we watched. Here are our top takeaways from the 2021 European B Corp Summit.
B Corp certification demand is accelerating and, in response, B Lab is ensuring that its verification process is scalable, rigorous and geographically local to each applicant.
Join Seismic and edie for The Business Leadership Inspiration Sessions, an afternoon of interactive discussions and masterclass presentations – all dedicated to turning the ambitions of COP26 into sustainable business actions, and balancing profit and purpose in 2022.
As Alok Sharma brought the gavel down at COP26, those of us who have been looking at Glasgow with hope for more felt a huge sense of disappointment. The outcomes falls so far short of what is needed to put the fire out. So, now what?
Leaders from around the world are gathered in Glasgow for COP26. Read Seismic’s daily round up of concise updates and useful news links, running throughout the conference. We hope you find this resource useful!
The SBTi has launched the world’s first framework for businesses to set net zero targets that are in line with climate science, limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. This is a historic moment because it clarifies and solidifies the fact that decarbonisation needs to be core to net zero strategies. Read more from our Net Zero lead, Inge Hertzog.
To become a certified B Corporation, companies have to complete the B Impact Assessment (BIA), scoring a minimum of 80 points. Getting started on the right foot is essential to manage resources effectively, keep teams engaged and build confidence around the process. This is what a BIA Diagnostic is for.
Tesco committed earlier this month to net zero emissions across its full value chain by 2050. This is a respectable approach and signifies new ground for the industry. Read what it means for Tesco’s supply chain here.
Seismic’s spotlight series launches with an exclusive interview with Phil Nevin, Co-founder and CCO of flexible workspace provider x+why.
How B Corps are shaping the future of sustainable business. This one-hour edie webinar will hear from the inspirational leaders and experts who have gone through the certification process and are actively making business a force for good among workers, suppliers, communities, and the environment.
Faversham House, publisher of edie and Utility Week, has partnered with sustainability consultancy Seismic to support its mission of becoming a certified B Corporation. Seismic’s B Corp experts will guide Faversham House through the rigorous certification process, which includes an in-depth assessment (the BIA) into the impact of its day-to-day operations and business model.
Hear from Seismic Cofounder Andy Schmidt on what makes the B Corp status different from other sustainability-oriented certification programmes.
A snapshot of the state of play of net zero in the business community today, a dive into the movements and campaigns mobilising businesses and how the B Corp framework and net zero are complementary.
When it comes to creating a sustainability strategy, many of the companies I come across don’t know where to start. My advice; start with a Materiality Assessment, right now!
We answer your questions: What is B Corp Certification? How do you become a B Corp? Why become a B Corp? How will B Corp change the world? Take a look at our infographic, which answers some of the B Corp questions Seismic often gets asked!
Europe is one of the fastest growing regions for B Corps, with over 600 certified B Corps. The B Leader training programme empowers people to lead organisations through the B Corp certification. Hear from B Leader and Seismic consultant, Gina Stal, about her B Leader journey.
We explore the context of Net Zero focusing on the critical role the private sector has to play. Looking at SBTi guidelines and some of the common challenges businesses face on Net Zero pathways.
B Corp is a global movement for businesses who want to change society for the better and fix our planet. We answer some of the big B Corp questions: How does B Corp Work? How do you certify as a B Corp? What does it mean for your business?
