B CORP MONTH ’26: CELEBRATING BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES DOING A WHOLE WORLD OF GOOD


18 March '26

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Every March, the global B Corp community comes together to send a unified message: business can be a force for good – and more than 10,000 organisations around the world are already proving it. 

B Corp Month exists to celebrate those organisations, spark wider awareness of what the B Corp movement stands for, and inspire more businesses to balance purpose and profit in a meaningful, measurable way. 

This year’s theme, “A Simple Symbol, A Powerful Signal,” highlights the weight behind the B Corp mark – a commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. 

So, to continue our B Corp Month celebrations, we’re spotlighting fellow B Corps of all sizes who are walking the walk – championing their stories, amplifying their impact, and shining a light on the diverse businesses shaping a more responsible economy. 

B CORPS REDEFINING FOOD & DRINK 

  • Grind Coffee 

Grind Coffee’s B Corp certification reflects a business built on genuine sustainability – from achieving an 82.5 B Impact score, well above the global average, to pioneering the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods and using fully compostable or recyclable packaging. Through the Better Coffee Foundation, Grind also invests in environmental repair, including major ocean-bound plastic recovery projects in partnership with Ocean Co.  

Grind continues to show how coffee can be made with ethical sourcing, regenerative farming and planet-positive action at its core. Discover Grind Coffee here. 

  • Arbikie 

Arbikie is a field-to-bottle distillery on Scotland’s east coast, producing premium spirits with sustainability at their core. With an 88.3 B Impact Score, they’ve pioneered the world’s first climate positive gin and vodka, Nàdar, made from peas – spirits that actively reduce carbon emissions rather than simply avoid them. 

Arbikie is also transitioning to become the world’s first distillery powered continuously by green hydrogen, setting a new benchmark for low carbon distilling. As a family run operation, they grow, distil and bottle everything on their own estate, proving that world class spirits and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Discover Arbikie here. 

  • Bruichladdich Distillery 

Bruichladdich Distillery – the first Scotch whisky distillery to earn B Corp certification – has deepened its sustainability commitments, raising its B Impact Score to 100.7 through continuous improvements across governance, community, environment and more. 

Rooted in a strong “field-to-bottle” ethos, over 30% of its barley is grown on Islay, supporting local farmers and biodiversity. Their sustainability strategy spans carbon reduction, greener energy adoption, low-impact packaging and deep local partnerships, reflecting a long-term mission to leave a lasting positive legacy on Islay. Discover Bruichladdich Distillery here. 

  • Classic Fine Foods 

Classic Fine Foods, an international distributor of exceptional ingredients and unique gourmet products first certified in 2024 with a B Impact Score of 83.9. Their commitment includes 100% sustainably sourced palm oil, a fully deforestation-free supply chain, and a Net Zero plan aligned with SBTi guidance. 

They’re also tackling food waste through partnerships with CityHarvest and FoodCycle, providing 16,359 meals and preventing 19 tonnes of emissions, while piloting returnable crates to cut single-use packaging. Classic Fine Foods’ mission is to inspire, empower and support chefs in realising their culinary ambitions, with positive impact at its core. Discover Classic Fine Foods here. 

  • Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co. 

Lomond became the first Scottish food wholesaler – and only the third in the UK – to achieve B Corp certification with a B Impact Score of 80.5 in 2025. The family-run business champions sustainability by sourcing local, responsibly produced ingredients and working closely with farmers and suppliers to reduce environmental impact and strengthen local economies. 

Lomond’s manufacturing arm, Cake, has also been certified, reinforcing its mission to improve food sustainability and ethical practices across the wider supply chain. Discover Lomond here. 

  • innocent drinks 

A proud B Corp since 2018, innocent drinks has grown its B Impact Score to a whopping 105.2, putting people and planet at the heart of its business. innocent donates 10% of profits to good causes and they’ve committed to reducing the carbon footprint of each drink by 50% by 2030, with Net Zero targeted for 2040. 

Their sustainability efforts include building ‘the Blender’ – a state-of-the-art, low-carbon drinks factory – and investing in more sustainable farming and supply chain practices across their global ingredient base. From transparency tools to their internal ‘B Keeper’ champion network, innocent is a shining example of a business using B Corp as a blueprint for continuous improvement. Discover innocent here. 

  • tails.com 

tails.com, the personalised dog-food service, became a B Corp in 2024 with an impressive 89.8 B Impact Score. They’ve transitioned all sites to 100% renewable energy, reduced factory waste by 14%, and donated over 455,000 meals to pets in need – a clear sign of their commitment to positive impact beyond the bowl. 

As a business founded “to change the pet world for good,” tails.com continues to combine tailored nutrition with ethical practices, improving outcomes for pets, people and the planet. Discover tails.com here. 

HOME & LIFESTYLE B CORPS 

  • The White Company 

The White Company became a B Corp in 2024 with a B Impact Score of 81.7, strengthening their commitment to responsible retail across their luxury lifestyle products, including clothing, homeware and gifts. Since then, they’ve been pushing deeper into circularity, joining the Cotton Lives On recycling initiative and repurposing discarded cotton from their own operations into mats for people experiencing homelessness. 

Guided by their first Impact Report, the brand is now focused on accelerating long-term sustainability and implementing more people-led improvements. Discover The White Company here. 

  • smol 

smol is redefining home cleaning with innovative, low-waste products and a standout 99.3 B Impact Score. Their minimal-to-no-plastic laundry capsules, dishwasher tablets and refillable sprays cut chemical waste and save hundreds of thousands of water bottles’ worth of plastic each year through sustainable, direct-to-door packaging.  

Beyond reducing waste, smol tackles hygiene poverty through its Donate-a-Wash Scheme and Suds in Schools initiative, donating over one million washes and installing more than 50 mini-laundrettes in UK schools. Discover smol here. 

B CORP CERTIFIED BOOKS 

  • World of Books 

World of Books is a circular-economy pioneer, giving used books new life while cutting waste and carbon. With an exceptional 102 B Impact Score, they’ve rehomed over 100 million books and saved the equivalent of 450,000 trees in a single year by preventing new paper production. 

Their model partners with thousands of charity shops, boosting charitable revenue while diverting millions of books from landfill. As a recertified B Corp, World of Books continues to bind together affordable reading, environmental responsibility and social impact. Discover World of Books here. 

PLANET-POWERED TRANSPORT 

  • Beryl  

Beryl is the UK’s leading shared sustainable transport provider, combining bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters to help people choose low-impact travel. With an 89 B Impact Score, they design, build and repair their own vehicles in the UK, reducing waste and carbon-heavy imports.  

Their schemes have generated 5.3 million+ journeys, preventing over 537 tonnes of CO2 emissions since 2019, making greener travel easier and improving air quality across UK cities. Discover Beryl here. 

BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

  • Clarke 

Clarke is a Northern Ireland-headquartered construction and manufacturing specialist embedding sustainability across every part of their business. With a B Impact Score of 86.3, their targeting Net Zero Carbon by 2030, powered by 100% renewable electricity, major waste-reduction initiatives and the use of materials with up to 80% recycled content. 

They’re also investing heavily in people and community impact, with dedicated mental-health ambassadors, significant training funding, and a commitment to ensuring at least 10% of their workforce enters through apprenticeships. Discover Clarke here. 

 B CORP SERVICES PUTTING IMPACT FIRST 

  • First Mile 

First Mile is a UK waste-management innovator making recycling easier for over 30,000 businesses, collecting 65,000 tonnes of waste a year and operating a strict zero-to-landfill policy. With an 88 B Impact Score, they’re one of the first in their sector to achieve B Corp status – recognising their commitment to circular-economy solutions, green technology investment and reducing environmental impact across all operations. 

From recycling everyday materials to more unusual streams like textiles, coffee pods and lightbulbs, First Mile proves that smarter waste systems can dramatically cut carbon while helping businesses operate more sustainably. Discover First Mile here. 

  • Climate Impact Partners 

Climate Impact Partners is a carbon-market leader delivering high-quality climate projects that cut emissions, enhance biodiversity and improve lives. With an 81.7 B Impact Score, they’ve helped reduce or remove over 144 million tonnes of CO2e through rigorously vetted global projects. 

Formed from the merger of ClimateCare and Natural Capital Partners, they work with major organisations to build and finance carbon-credit portfolios that accelerate credible climate action worldwide. Discover Climate Impact Partners here. 

  • Adam Smith International 

Last, but by no means least, Adam Smith International (ASI) is a high-impact global advisory firm and a B Corp since 2019, achieving an incredible 115.3 B Impact Score. ASI is also a UN Global Compact signatory, and for nearly three decades, the business has partnered with governments, businesses and civil society in some of the world’s most complex environments. 

ASI helps strengthen economies, stabilise societies and drive long-term, measurable development outcomes – demonstrating how consultancy can be a genuine force for good. Discover ASI here. 

LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 

Know a brilliant B Corp that should be on our radar? Perhaps you’d like to have a chat, swap some ideas, or find out how Cooper Parry can support your B Corp journey? 

Get in touch today. We’d love to hear from you. 

 

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