This Way Forward: Celebrating B Corp
month 2024
March is B Corporation (B Corp) month and we wanted to take this opportunity to talk more about B Corp certification. Matrix Booking is an employee-owned organisation and a living wage employer. We’re proud to have been a B Corp since November 2023.
For Matrix Booking, being a B Corp company gives our customers, partners, suppliers, and colleagues the confidence that we’re living by our core values. Our mission is to optimise hybrid working and reduce the environmental impact of the modern office through intelligent resource booking software.
What is B Corp certification?
A B Corp certification, is a classification given to for-profit companies by the non-profit organisation B Lab. This certification shows that a company meets strict standards of social and environmental responsibility.
B Corp companies balance profit with purpose and are committed to using their business as a force for good. They need to think about how their decisions will affect employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and the environment.
To become certified, companies are assessed on their impact and practices across various areas of their operations. Find out more about the certification process and the benefits to your organisation.
What happens in B Corp month?
Every March, B Lab and the global B Corp community join together to raise awareness of the B Corp movement.
Find out more about how Matrix Booking celebrated B Corp month below:
Empowering youth through nature with The Amelia Trust Farm
The Amelia Trust Farm is a charitable organisation based in South Wales. Their farm and nature reserve offer educational and therapeutic programmes for young people. The trust provides opportunities to engage with nature, learn about farming, and develop life skills. Through their activities, the Amelia Trust Farm promote well-being, education, and environmental awareness among the local community.
During B Corp month, volunteers from Matrix Booking went to the farm and helped with:
- tree planting
- hedge planting
- putting down mulch to help existing trees and hedges grow
Planting for a Sustainable Future with Avon Needs Trees
Avon Needs Trees is a charitable organisation who purchase land within the within the City and County of Bristol to create new woodland areas. Their goal is to:
- combat climate change
- boost biodiversity
- enhance water quality
- establish wildlife habitats
In total, we planted:
- Hawthorn: 160
- Crab Apple: 63
- Hazel: 99
- Goat willow: 39
- Blackthorn: 26
- Bird Cherry: 18
- Field Maple : 8
- Holly: 7
Avon Needs Trees relies on donations and community support to buy land to carry out their reforestation projects. They support wider conservation efforts to protect and restore natural ecosystems.
During B Corp month, a team of B Corp volunteers from Matrix Booking, Skylark Media, Atomic Smash, Amba, and Webgains planted a record-breaking 420 trees at the Avon Needs Trees site in Great Avon Wood. These trees will help to fight climate change. As they grow, will play a role in reducing flooding in the area by slowing down the flow of rainwater, absorbing rainwater, and reducing erosion.
Discover B Corp month
With the number of B Corp organisations rising, finding one is easier than ever. To find a B Corp company use this search tool.
We’re thrilled to be part of a community where businesses can benefit people, communities, and the planet. B Corp organisations come in all shapes and sizes, proving there’s always an opportunity to use business as a force for good.
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