The B Corp Journey: Better Business and Behaviour Change
this Seminar Session was Sponsored by triodos
Each of our seminars was hybrid, meaning that you could attend remotely online, as well as in person at The Bristol Hotel.
You can watch the recording of this seminar here.
Certified B Corporations® (B Corps™) are for-profit companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. In this session, we heard from a number of local B Corps about how they became certified, what it means for them and why building a network of ‘better businesses’ is important.
This seminar, kindly sponsored by Triodos Bank, featured informative talks, valuable networking opportunities and inspiring discussions.
This event was sponsored by Triodos Bank
Triodos Bank is one of the most sustainable banks in the world. It makes money work for positive social, environmental and cultural change, and sees no conflict between a focus on people and the planet and a good financial return.
Seminar Speakers and Chair
Matt Golding: Director at BCorp Rubber Republic and The Cultural Content Lab
Matt is a creative strategist, filmmaker and engagement expert specialising in shareable content that has reached millions of people to create deep engagement and inspire action. Currently focussed on tackling climate change, mental health, equality and unthinking consumption. Matt has lead projects for teams from Disney and Cancer Research UK through to the Youth Climate Strikers and XR. Most recently Matt lead the Wellcome Trusts content response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jessica Vallentine,
Head of Service integration
Business West
Jessica is a transplanted Texan working with the Managing Director and Exec Board of Business West to implement the company’s vision and strategic direction. She leads on aligning and linking operations to meet Business West’s leadership and service goals, acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement measures and projects so that Business West can best deliver outstanding customer experience.
Andy Hawkins,
Founder of Business on Purpose and B Leader
for B Corp
Andy Hawkins, founder of Business on Purpose, has been in business for more than 20 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 sizes and sectors, as a B Leader he is well placed to provide support how, where and when it is needed.
Phillip Bate
Team Leader South West & Midlands,
Triodos Bank UK
Phill leads the regional team that supports businesses across Bristol and the South West. He is an experienced relationship manager and qualified accountant with a varied banking background. At Triodos, Phill’s team works with charities, social enterprises and sustainable businesses, enabling them to further their impact for people and planet. He’s enthusiastic about better ways of doing business and is proud that Triodos is a B Corp bank.
Martha Chillcott,
PR and Communications Officer,
Triodos Bank UK
Martha is an all-round organiser, project manager and communications enthusiast. She’s worked extensively in the event industry and has pioneered Triodos Bank UK’s approach to hybrid events over the last few years. Martha regularly chairs internal and external discussions at the bank and has worked with a wide variety of speakers. She is committed to working for positive change and has particularly passion for the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
We have included a £1 carbon offsetting fee to all event tickets in our commitment to being carbon neutral in our operations.
