What’s Going On This B Corp Month?

This March is B Corp Month at x+why and we have an exciting array of offers and events for the whole community to get involved with. From free trial weeks at our London spaces, to shedding the spotlight on a few of the Women Behind The B as part of International Women’s Day, to Raaise raising money for the most ambitious climate tech start-ups, there’s an exciting month ahead!

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Week 1: Doors Wide Open

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In our launch week we’ll be exploring x+why’s B Corp story and journey. Look out for our eye-catching Behind the B branded vinyl around the space, alongside short films from some of our members talking about the trials, challenges and tribulations of becoming gold standard certified. We’ll find out how they tackled certain areas of the BIA, as well as distributing first hand wisdom and advice to potential new applicants.

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Week 2 and 3: Have A Look Around

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This week we’ll be exploring our very own B Corp members - including what it means to be a B Corp to some of the x+why team. Stay tuned for industry insights, podcasts, blog interviews and plenty of B Corp content.

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Week 4 and 5: Make Yourself At Home

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In the final weeks we’ll be gearing up for the B Corp meet-up in April. We’ll also be looking forwards to welcoming the next cohort of Why B applicants, who’ll be attending 3 workshops over Spring.

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B Corp Month Trial Offer

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As part of our month-long celebration, we’re inviting those who want to experience working from a proudly certified space the opportunity to have a free week of co-working at x+why! There are no strings attached - we cannot wait to meet you and show you how positive and progressive your work space can be.

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All you have to do is drop an email to memberships@xandwhy.co.uk to claim your space!

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Women Behind The B

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As part of both B Corp Month and International Women’s Day, we’re featuring some of the Women Behind The B!

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Hermione Taylor CEO of DoNation: Hermione Taylor is CEO of Do Nation - a progressive platform that’s tackling climate change through behaviour change. We spoke to her about her journey from a Masters in Environmental Technology and a cycling trip around Morocco, into the realms of better business and what it’s like to be a woman in the space.

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Tanya Donald CFO of x+why: Tanya Donald is our very own Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). We spoke to her about her journey from the world of corporate finance into the realms of better business, and what motivates her to keep striving for the best when it comes to people, planet and profit.

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Catherine Draper Engagement Manager At B Lab UK: B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. It was created in 2006 with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good.

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Events

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B What?! An Introduction To The B Corp Movement - 2nd March

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This B Corp Month, go behind the scenes of better business with the experts. Join B Lab Europe for this kick-off webinar, in which they will introduce the B Corp Movement & demystify everything around the B Corp Certification. Register Here.

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Fair Focus: A Business Pledge For People And Planet - 2nd March

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Join the Fairtrade Foundation to explore how the Fairtrade Climate Pledge is creating a healthier & fairer planet. Plus a chance to hear from industry experts Co-op, Ben & Jerry's & B Lab UK on how they do business responsibly. Eventbrite Link Here.

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Typo Talk: Make A Difference - 2nd March

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Join TypoCircle chairwoman Louise Sloper & international image-making leaders Jelly as they talk all things Arts Emergency, Bite the Ballot & B Corp. One for anyone interested in how creativity can affect social change. Link Here.

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Raaise: International Women’s Day - 8th March

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Don’t miss this great event hosted by climate start-up fund-raising platform Raaise. We’ll also be welcoming guest speaker Clover Hogan - the 22 year old climate activist, researcher on eco-anxiety and founding executive direct of Force Of Nature, a youth nonprofit mobilising mindsets for climate action. Please do register to attend and come along from 7pm to 9pm.

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Exploring Practices: Bridging Systems Innovation And Design Thinking - 10th March

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Join us for part 1 of a two-part learning and co-creation session where you will have the opportunity to practise systems innovation at work. Link Here.

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B Lab Get Together Party at People’s Mission Hall - 18th March

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Stay tuned for B Lab’s big get together this Spring, alongside regular B Corp (and aspiring B Corp community) meet-ups at a variety of our sites across London.

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On The B Hive & Online Events

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• 10k Books Into Schools Campaign: Join the Happy Prize Company on their mission to deliver education and literacy, when 1 in 8 primary schools still don’t have a library. Email here to find out more.
• B Corp Barter Breakfasts With Library: Creative studio the Library Agency are creating content first campaigns either in-person (if London or Brighton based) or online, so come and say hello over a virtual breakfast and exchange time and minds. Email here to find out more!
• No-nonsense Sustainability Webinar: Find out how to secure talent, finance and customers in an earth-first economy, during this free webinar hosted by Positive Momentum.
• The World Of Work in 2022: Join the People And Culture Working Group to explore key themes that celebrate women every day, as well as the social causes at the heart of business.
• Giving Youth A Seat At The Table: Learn how to meaningfully engage with young people to ensure their issues and voices are being heard in decision-making.
• Going Beyond Sustainability: Understand more about Regenerative Agriculture, and how you can be more regenerative in your business!
• What Would A B Corp Supermarket Look Like? The wonderful team at Waitrose have just launched an incredible in-store activation across 187 nationwide locations. Their educational end-of-aisle gondolas are taking customers Behind the B to uncover what makes a B Corp a better business throughout March, all while
• continuing to promote their online B Corp Shop which launched in 2019.
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