We are on a mission to raise awareness about B Corp and how the certification brings many benefits for your business, whilst doing good for people and planet.
Our ‘B-Curious’ event in March brought together local businesses to hear from B Corps representing different sectors speaking about why they chose to do the certification and what it means in practice.
Shaun gave examples of what we had done to achieve our 90 points. He didn’t shy away from the challenges, but he explained that it’s 100% worth your time, effort, and cost.
Kay Geoghegan of Tyler Grange, a leading UK environmental consultancy in Cirencester, explained how achieving certification in 2022 has supported faster growth and increased turnover. Among Kay’s highlights were the introduction of a 4-day week and numerous award wins.
Gareth Dinnage MD of Seacourt Ltd spoke passionately about the 80-year-old printing company in Oxfordshire, how they pioneered waterless printing technology in 1997, became carbon neutral in 2001, 100% renewable in 2003 and B Corp in 2020. They are the highest scoring B Corp printer on the planet with 150 points which is an incredible achievement.
Fran Page of Good Better, explained the new standards, an even more rigorous process that all B Corps need to follow to recertify. She shared that B Corps have seen a 20% increase in turnover vs national average of 3% (UK SME’s 2024-2025), 11% employee headcount increase vs national average of 2% (UK SME’s, 2024-2025), and 18% more growth funding from external investors than other UK businesses over last ten years.
All speakers commented on never having met a B Corp who regretted becoming one.
Later in the month, Shaun joined Mark Owen on his ‘Punchline Talks: B Corp Show’ discussing what it means to be a certified B Corp. Other guests included Fran Page, Gareth Dinnage, Todd Gifford of Optimising IT and Greg Pilley of Stroud Brewery.
Shaun commented ”When you’re looking to partner with somebody it’s all about trust and you want to choose a business you can trust. If they’re B Corp certified, you know there’s no stone left un-turned and that due diligence has already been completed.”
Even before March, ‘B Corp month’, had begun, we had been collaborating with fellow B Corps by hosting a meeting for our B Local Gloucestershire group. It was an inspiring session focused on the power of collective action to raise awareness and plans for B Corp month and going forward.
We look forward to continuing to champion the movement.
Contact Fiona Hughes for more information by emailing marketing@randall-payne.co.uk or call 01242 776000.