Celebrating one year as a B Corp: using business as a force for good

As we reach our first B Corp birthday, we wanted to reflect on this milestone and its alignment with our values and commitment to ethical practices.

The B Corp movement represents a new business approach, prioritising purpose alongside profit. For those unfamiliar with the movement, B Corps are companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. All B Corps undergo a rigorous assessment to ensure they are making a positive impact in areas such as governance, workers, community, and the environment.

Aligning values with actions

Becoming a certified B Corp last year was a natural progression for us, due to our unwavering commitment to always do the right thing. The B Corp movement embodies our belief that business should be a force for good, not just in words but in actions. By meeting the B Corp standards, we have joined a global community of like-minded organisations that are reshaping the future of business.

Even before our certification, Something Big was on a journey to be a force for good. Doing the right thing has always been in our DNA. But the B Corp framework enabled us to solidify our commitment to social and environmental consideration, and holds us accountable as we work towards making a meaningful difference to people and planet.

The power of community

One of the most inspiring aspects of being a B Corp is the sense of community. We are proud to be part of a global network of businesses united by a shared purpose: using business as a force for good. This community serves as a source of inspiration, collaboration, and learning.

Alongside fellow co-chairs, our CEO Sally has taken a proactive role in leading the B Corp movement locally, by starting B Local Surrey. Recognising the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, Sally and her co-chairs have brought together businesses across Surrey, building a local community of B Corps (and those who aspire to become one) who now meet for networking and information-sharing events.

Growth redefined

As we celebrate our one-year anniversary as a certified B Corp, we are thrilled to be publishing our impact report for FY23, titled ‘Growth Redefined’. This report tells the story of our efforts to create meaningful change for people and planet over the past year. We invite you to check out our impact report and join us in celebrating the progress we have made this year, and the plans we have made for the future.

Together, we can redefine what it means to grow as a business, creating a future where prosperity is not only measured by financial gain, but by the positive contributions we make to the wellbeing of people and the planet. Get in touch if you’d like a copy of our impact report to be shared with you as soon as it is published.

Moving forward with purpose

As we celebrate our one-year anniversary as a B Corp, we are more committed than ever to driving positive change. We recognise that the work doesn’t end with certification; it is an ongoing journey of continuous improvement. We will keep challenging ourselves, setting ambitious goals, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a responsible business.