13 Sep 2021

edie webinar: A force for good

By Olivia Hill

How B Corps are shaping the future of sustainable business

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Webinar Date: Thursday 7 October, 2-3pm

With the B Corp movement continuing to gain momentum, this one-hour 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.

The climate crisis is raging. Technologies are evolving. The future of work is upon us and new paradigms of growth are emerging. NOW is the time to reinvent business models, shift corporate cultures, change our understanding of value, and reposition business as a force for positive change.

B Corp Certification is arguably the most powerful way to make that change happen and build credibility, trust, and value for your business. More than 4,000 certified B Corporations across 153 industries are now meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.

This one-hour edie webinar, hosted in association with sustainability consultancy and edie’s B Corp partner, Seismic, will bring together a selection of certified B Corps to discuss how the process worked, what role the in-house sustainability and CSR teams have played, and benefits experienced so far.

During the session, edie will also share its own insights and updates as the brand’s Publisher, Faversham House, is currently undergoing the B Corp certification process.


Discussion Points:

  • edie’s B Corp journey: The story so far
  • The myriad of benefits of becoming B Corp certified
  • Purpose and profit: Driving a cultural change for your business
  • Aligning the B Corp certification process with your sustainability strategy

edie Webinar Speakers:

  • Webinar Chair: Matt Mace, Content Editor, edie
  • Amy Bourbeau, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Seismic
  • Amanda Barnes, Chief Executive, Faversham House
  • Joanna Gluzman, Chief Sustainability Officer, PZ Cussons
  • Kate Sandle, Director of Programmes and Engagement, B Corp UK
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Are you ready for B Corp certification?

Find out if your company is ready to start its B Corp journey and get tips for a successful certification.

Taking Action Now

As sustainability reporting continues to evolve and reshape how businesses measure and report their success, forward-thinking accountants have a unique opportunity to develop new skills and offer more value to clients.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Assess your firm’s current capabilities: Evaluate your existing knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
  • Identify training needs and knowledge gaps: Pinpoint specific areas where your team needs to develop expertise, such as carbon accounting, ESG reporting, or sustainable supply chain management.
  • Develop service offerings: Design services that align with the requirements of relevant sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.
  • Build partnerships: Collaborate with sustainability experts to complement your in-house capabilities and provide specialised support.

The firms that take action now will not only be offering a new service; they’ll be positioning themselves as leaders in a critical and rapidly growing area of business reporting.

Need help understanding specific reporting requirements? Our experts can help you navigate the complexities of sustainability reporting frameworks. Speak to an expert today.

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