Materialise Interiors is now a Certified B Corporation!
Chloe Bullock FRSA, BIID Reg ID, BA (hons)
RIBA Author | PETA's Compassionate Designer | B Corp Certified? | BIID Registered Interior Designer? | Founding signatory Interior Design Declares | Living Future Accredited | Vegan Design certified? | ASP member
When I first heard about?B Corp?I was instantly interested after working for an ethical business for so long. Much of it echoed with what The Body Shop International did - monitored by themselves. I could see from inside the business that it wasn't always the most convenient set of requirements - but it kept the business true to its purpose and I respected and admired The Body Shop greatly for being authentic and true to their values and purpose in business.
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My own business I set up straight from leaving The Body Shop was based on what I'd learnt there in the previous 10 years. Respect for those who I do business with, banking, what impact my own business has through the work I do, and minimising the impact on people,?planet and animals.
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The Body Shop have gone on to be the largest B Corp as part of their owning company Natura .... and guess what....
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After nearly 9 months I'm so glad to tell you I have completed the process with a score of 98 (higher than the 80 points required). I have just signed the B Corporation certification declaration. This micro interior design business consisting of me working part time at best thanks to volunteering duties and book writing for RIBA Publishing is now a B Corp too! It means a lot to me to achieve this as such a tiny business.
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I know that badges are not necessary and we can do it all anyway (because I've been doing that for nearly 18 years) but It's a much needed boost after quite bumpy times in business which I have been fortunate to survive. I want to be part of something positive and connect to those other businesses through?this movement, to improve faster and together and to influence those around us.??
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I've done it to show if I can do it - it's possible?for any size of business.
So if you are reading this, please start the process and start filling in the?free Impact Assessment?
WELL certified ? Healthy Homes and Buildings Expert | International Speaker | Podcast Host 'The Healthy Home Show' | Certified UKHCA Holistic Health & Detox Coach | Slow & Non-Toxic Living
1 年Congratulations!! I just love the B Corp movement. Nothing worthwhile is easy! says so much about your dedication.
Sustainability Consultant I Director & founder at Sirkel Consulting I Co-founder of Sustaineers Consultants
1 年That’s fantastic! Congratulations, Chloe Bullock FRSA, BIID Reg ID, BA (hons)!
Design/Board Director at MCM, BCorp Champion, Speaker
1 年Congrats Chloe, great achievement. Welcome to the community! ?
Communications and Growth Manager
1 年Huge congratulations! We just became B Corp as well - first design agency in Dorset - it's no mean feat, but oh so worth it to be part of such a supportive and inspiring community. Well done!
Former President of the BIID, and founder of Freeman Studio focusing on sustainable, circular, and regenerative interior design.
1 年Congratulations Chloe, fantastic achievement, all the hard work paid off! ????????????