News

With Thames Water on the brink of collapse and sewage scandals breaking across all parts of the UK, serious intervention was needed from the new government. And that’s exactly what we’ve seen from Steve Reed, the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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New research released today reveals that over three quarters of the UK public (76%) believe that, more than ever before, the law needs to change to give businesses a legal responsibility to prioritise people and the planet alongside making a profit.

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What if every business in the UK was purpose-driven?

In partnership with leading think tank @Demos, B Lab UK has launched The Purpose Dividend — an exploration into the potential for purpose-led business to drive the UK’s economic recovery.

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This year we’re opening the eyes of MPs, policy-makers, business leaders and the public with a two-week campaign — Wake Up to Better Business.

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As the cost of living crisis unfolds, the UK’s businesses will experience it in different ways but all face urgent decisions about how to respond. The Better Business Act and B Lab UK have produced a short guide showcasing some amazing examples of businesses taking innovative approaches to support workers and communities.

October, 2022

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Business Reporter, November 2021

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Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis and Charmian Love in Harvard Business Review, May 2021

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Harvard Business Review, January 2021

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Britain needs business at its best

2,500 companies have chosen to be part of the coalition for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all.

Events

Better Business Act returned to Westminster, along with business leaders, MPs and policy-makers to launch the Wake Up to Better Business campaign.

April, 2023

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Find out some of the B Lab UK teams’ reflections on the Anthropy event.

November, 2022

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Watch BBA Co-Chair, Mary Portas, keynote for the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference.

June 2022

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Supporter event hosted by Virgin StartUp exploring what businesses can do to change business for good. 

March, 2022

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Explore how you can commit to net zero by making changes to your contracts.

December, 2021

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Supporter event hosted by Cheshire For Good exploring what businesses can do to create a better world.

November, 2021

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Event with Investors in People & Gateley highlighting why they stand behind the BBA.

November, 2021

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Exploring the future of corporate governance with We Mean Business Coalition, Natura &Co and Pukka Herbs at COP26.

November, 2021

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Joanna Allen, CEO of graze, shares why she supports the Better Business Act at COP26.

November, 2021

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An event with the Social Markets Foundation at Conservative Party Conference 2021.

October, 2021

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An event with the Social Markets Foundation at Labour Party Conference 2021.

September, 2021

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The Institute of Director held an event exploring the need for the BBA.

July, 2021

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Discussing the BBA with The Conduit and FT Moral Money, moderated by Pilita Clark.

July, 2021

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An event with Saïd Business School exploring how the BBA fits into building a better economic system.

June, 2021

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We have launched in parliament with the support of MPs and Peers, and business leaders.

April, 2021

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