B Lab Ireland

B Lab Ireland is heading West! ➡️ 🌊 It has been wonderful to gather with our Irish B Corp community at our events in Dublin and Cork earlier this year, and we are excited to announce that our next Meet the B Corps event will take place in Clare on October 3rd. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way, we invite you to join us at the Armada Hotel for an inspiring afternoon of learning and connecting with like-minded change-makers. A taste of what you can expect: ➡️ An introduction to the B Corp movement. ➡️ Two dynamic B Corp panels, featuring OUTWEST Clothing, Bread 41, Hemp Heros, Aoife McNamara, Vagabond Tours Ltd, and Killary Adventure Company. ➡️ Opportunities to network with inspiring Irish companies and professionals committed to using business as a force for good. The details: 📆 Date: Thursday, October 3rd 2024 ⏰ Time: 2pm-6pm 📍 Location: Armada Hotel, Clare Tickets are free, but limited, so act fast! Visit our events page to learn more and secure your place: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AjA5y9 P.S. If you’re still around after the event, join us for a special B Corp dinner, and a complimentary yoga session and sea swim the next morning. 🏊 🧘♀️ Head to the events page for more details!

Ever wondered why so many purpose-driven businesses choose B Corp certification? ✅ These key insights from our 2023 Annual Report demonstrate some of the ways B Corps are driving positive, impactful change across Europe: 💡 In 2023, the number of B Corps in Ireland increased by 153%, making Ireland one of the fastest-growing B Corp communities globally. 💡 73% of European B Corps say their certification helps them to communicate their mission more effectively. 💡 69% of European B Corps report greater transparency and accountability across their business. Swipe through to discover more top takeaways, and explore the full report below! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SnnCQb

Curious about the people behind B Lab Ireland? It's time to meet the team! 👋 First up, let’s introduce you to James, the Director of B Lab Ireland. James McManus is an entrepreneur, sustainable business champion, endurance athlete, and high-altitude mountaineer. He is the founder of Earth's Edge, an award-winning travel company that became Ireland's 5th B Corp in 2021. After leading his own company through B Corp certification, James made it his mission to grow the B Corp community in Ireland, establishing B Lab Ireland in November 2023. This mission is progressing at speed and Ireland is now home to 49 B Corps. Discover more about what our team is working on by visiting our website: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3JnW7RO

Looking for Irish B Corps? 🇮🇪 Whether you're interested in enhancing your positive impact through your purchasing choices, or seeking out purpose-led businesses to collaborate with, you can discover B Corps in Ireland and around the world through our global directory! 🔍 Directly search by name or filter by location, ownership, size, or industry. 📍 To find Irish B Corps, select the 'Headquarters only' option in the location filter. 🔗 Global Directory: https://bit.ly/47QSkX7

Will we see you at The B Corp Festival? 👀 Our team here at B Lab Ireland are excited to attend the largest-ever gathering of B Corps in September! Hosted by B Lab UK and taking place in Oxford, Louder Than Words - The B Corp Festival will bring together the growing community of 2000 B Corps in the UK, along with representatives from the wider B Corp community, to celebrate our shared commitment to action and embrace creativity, connection and debate. We're looking forward to connecting with members of our community who are joining the experience. If you're coming along, comment below! We'd love to hear from you 💬 Psst! The buy one get one half price offer on tickets ends tomorrow, July 31st, so be sure to grab your spot today ⬇️ https://bit.ly/46s3zGc

Let's talk funding! 💰 Did you know that Irish companies can access two state grants, GreenStart and GreenPlus, to hire experienced consultants to support their B Corp certification journey? 🌱 GreenStart is available to Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices and IDA Ireland clients. They can hire an experienced external consultant (B Leader) to help deliver B Corp certification. 🌱 GreenPlus is available to Larger Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland clients to support a more comprehensive change project to achieve B Corp certification. Discover our Irish B Leader Database to find your ideal match and kickstart your B Corp journey today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3JnijeI

Spot the B! 👀 Here’s how Irish B Corps have been spotted leading the way forward in the purpose-driven business movement recently: 🔍 ENSO | B Corp™ have launched their podcast, “Sláinte to Sustainability”, which unpacks key sustainability topics for SMEs while presenting information in an actionable, understandable way. 🔍 Easydry International team members Anne and Angela embarked on a climb of Kilimanjaro to raise funds for three charities empowering children's education. 🔍 Broadlake have been awarded the Great Place to Work Ireland certification, marking their commitment to fostering a positive working environment. These initiatives showcase how B Corps are driving change — from sustainability and education to workplace well-being. If you’ve noticed the B Corp logo out in the wild recently, comment below and tell us all about it ⬇️ 💬

Interested in learning more about B Corp certification, but unsure of where to start? Path to B is here to help! 💡💻 Path to B is an online course introducing the B Corp movement. It's free, self-paced, and takes just 90 minutes to complete. Structured into three core chapters, the course provides an in-depth overview of the B Corp movement, the certification process, and the B Impact Assessment. At the end of each chapter, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge and deepen your understanding by exploring additional resources. Eager to get started? Enrol today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XRFNRK

Who are the newest Irish B Corps? 📣 We're thrilled to welcome some new B Corps to the community in Ireland! Swipe through to discover more about the purpose-led businesses who have joined the B Corp movement in recent months. ➡️ ENSO | B Corp™ ➡️ OutForm Consulting l B Corp Certified ➡️ Verve The Live Agency ➡️ CarTrawler To explore more companies leading the way forward in Ireland, check out our Irish B Corp Directory: 👉 https://bit.ly/3OlBwQT

Whether you're new to the B Corp movement in Ireland, or simply eager to become more involved, here are 3 ways you can stay in-the-loop! ⬇️ 1. Subscribe to B Scéal, B Lab Ireland's Monthly Newsletter 📄 If you're looking for valuable updates on the Irish B Corp movement, community news, and resources, including information on upcoming events, webinars, access to funding, and B Leader training, then B Scéal is where you'll find this and more. 👉 Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/47De6xU 2. Email us 📨 For general enquiries on things like certification, using the B Impact Assessment, or anything else related to the Irish B Corp movement, you can reach out to the B Lab Ireland team via email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 3. Join us at Events 📍 Come along to one of our events to hear from Irish B Corps, connect with fellow change-makers, and learn how to take the next step in your journey to become a purpose-driven business in Ireland. Details about our next event will be shared very soon through our newsletter and LinkedIn page, so stay tuned. 👀