28 inspiring B Corps from the Bristol Creative Industries community
March is B Corp Month, which celebrates businesses that have achieved certified B Corporation status, a measure of high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Our region has many B Corps. In fact, a report in 2023 said Bristol is home to the most B Corps of any UK city outside of London.
To mark B Corp Month 2026, we’ve updated our showcase of B Corps in the Bristol Creative Industries community. Read about inspiring businesses below, with their tips for how to become a certified B Corporation.
“My biggest piece of advice for businesses considering B Corp certification? Just start! The process may seem intense at first, but once you take that first step, it all becomes much more manageable. The B Impact Assessment gives you a clear benchmark, and it’s quicker to work through than you might think. More importantly, see it as a journey. Every step you take is a step towards becoming a better business for both people and the planet. By simply starting, you’re already making a positive impact!”
Tom Locke, Noughts & Ones (BCI member profile | B Corp profile)
“To become a successful B Corp focus on embedding sustainability deeply within your company culture. Start by clearly assessing your environmental impact. For example, Atomic Smash made a big step by transitioning a majority of clients’ hosting to providers that solely use renewable energy and prioritising greener digital practices. Regularly evaluate your performance through the B Impact Assessment, ensuring continuous improvement. By transparently integrating these purposeful practices into daily operations and clearly communicating your efforts, your business can successfully attain B Corp status and inspire positive change.”
David Darke, Atomic Smash (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“One of the key tips about becoming a B Corp is that you don’t just become one and tick it off your list. Achieving B Corp certification is just the start of the journey. It’s about a wholehearted commitment from the top to the bottom of your organisation to do better business. It affects everything – from Articles of Association and company mission, to choice of suppliers, clients, company policies and so on. No business is perfect, but the B Corp assessment criteria help to set priorities and objectives towards meaningful change so that people and planet are considered equally alongside profit. It’s a huge commitment, but for us, there’s no other way to do business.”
Alex Ririe, The Collaborators (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Halo was one of the first 1,000 businesses in the UK to become a certified B Corp.
“Becoming a B Corp challenges you to focus on areas often overlooked and helps focus your business into a force for good. There is a lot to do, so I’d say start small—review suppliers, refine policies, and engage employees by letting them choose causes they’re passionate about. Keep it on the leadership agenda, talk and learn from other B Corps.
“The process is about continuous improvement, ensuring accountability and impact. Going green doesn’t mean an overhaul; think local, reduce waste, and measure your footprint- we plant a tree for every invoice we raise. The biggest tip? Just get going.”
Nina Edmonds, Halo (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Our mission is to shape an industry where paid media done the right way delivers client success whilst contributing to stronger communities and a healthier planet.
“This clearly aligns with the B Corp values and the accreditation has helped us focus on how we can expand our purpose.
“We had a mentor, Business on Purpose founder Andy Hawkins, to guide us through the process, which was very helpful. The B Corp community is a valuable one in which working collaboratively is at its core. If you are not sure whether to proceed with the accreditation, feel free to reach out to us (or any other friendly B Corp) and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.”
Toby Parkins, Flight Feather (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Our mission is to create work that has a positive impact on people and planet, so becoming a B Corp felt like a natural step.
“Our tip is to really make sure that your people are on board with what you’re trying to achieve. B Corp certification isn’t something that a couple of people within the organisation can be solely responsible for. It’s down to everyone playing an active role – from committing to volunteering days to understanding what reproductive policies look like in our agency.
“We take regular opportunities to share what we’re working towards and invite feedback from teams across the business, which is so far proving successful.”
Sarah Dennis, Aer Studios (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about weaving purpose into your business’s DNA. It starts with a genuine commitment to people, clients, the community, and the planet. Prioritise ethical practices, transparency, and accountability.
“Continuous improvement is key; small, meaningful changes create a lasting impact. Use your business as a force for good, challenge the status quo, and resist pressures that push against positive change. The journey to certification is a mindset shift, not just a process. When you do it for the right reasons, everything else falls into place.”
Josh Harrison, Taxi Studio (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“First and foremost, you have to truly want to do it. When Something Familiar began our B Corp journey, it was because we wanted to wear our values on our sleeve and embed good practices from the start – ensuring our business grows in alignment with our principles.
“The process is rigorous and constantly evolving, but that’s the point. We started by being honest about where we were, then committed to change, growth, and improvement. It’s not just about policies, it’s about embedding impact into every decision.
“The benefits are super clear too, we’ve forged stronger relationships, engaged teams, and built long-term sustainability. If you’re considering starting your journey, the B Corp community is incredibly open and supportive, ready to guide you along the way.”
Rich Williams, Something Familiar (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp isn’t just about earning the certification, it’s about committing to continuous improvement in how your business operates. By embedding its principles into your company culture, you will ensure your team understands and embraces the commitment.
“From producing an annual impact report to recertifying every three years, B Corp principles should be woven into the fabric of your business, not forgotten once the plaque is on the wall. Tracking progress and gathering evidence are key to this. At our company, we hold a monthly B Corp team lunch to review each pillar and share updates. Certification isn’t the finish line–it’s the start of an ongoing journey to balance profit with purpose and drive meaningful impact.”
Lucy McKerron, Purplefish PR (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Give yourself plenty of time. Use the Impact Assessment questions to inform and guide your company policies and business practices before deciding to go for certification, so that the core values of B Corp are already embedded into your culture.
“Learn from others who have been through it but if you can, engage a consultant. We were guided through the process by Byen which made the whole experience very enjoyable.
“Be thorough and meticulous. Continually record and build your evidence to simplify the submission stage.
“Look for easy wins – small changes can have a big impact.
“If you have been honest and evidenced everything, you can be confident of your score when you submit.”
Alexia Mihranian, Osborne Pike (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
Be authentic
You should become a B Corp because you believe in the philosophy, not because it’ll benefit you, so do it for the right reasons and focus on initiatives that make a real difference to your team, your community and the world around you.
Focus on the Three Ps
People, Purpose and Planet are the cornerstones of being a B Corp. Get those right then in turn it will benefit your Profit.
Build B Corp into your culture
It takes time and energy to live your B Corp values. Embed purposeful initiatives into your company culture and objectives to stay focused and on track.
Make friends
It’s easier (and more impactful) to make a difference if you do so with others! Find your local B Corp community and make partnerships with like-minded businesses around you.
Be adaptable
What it means to be a B Corp changes with the times, so be adaptable to new landscapes within society and the planet as a whole.
Amy Stobie, AgencyUK (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“The best way to become a B Corp is by not taking it as a set of requirements, but genuinely using them as principles to guide yourself as a business.
“Especially with the upcoming changes, becoming certified is a lot harder if you consider it as the minimum bar to jump. By thinking genuinely about the impact you can and want to make that aligns with who you are as a business it’s far easier to get everyone on board and embed B Corp into your culture, which in turn, makes the accreditation easier too.”
Alistair Paul, Bright (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“We started our B Corp journey in 2018 and certified in 2019.
“The more we heard about it the more aligned we felt with it and that it gave us a framework to work towards and ultimately the recognition that we were running the company in the right way.
“The key thing is identifying where you feel as a company you can make a meaningful difference across the five core areas assessed. It’s important everyone has a voice and that you are all working towards the same goals you want to achieve.”
Steve Kay, ADLIB (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“I’d suggest working through the Business Impact Assessment one section at a time. And take your time. Chip away at tasks little and often to make steady progress. Try to set aside dedicated time each week to move forward.
“Share the workload with your team, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. It’s also important that the process feels authentic. Ideally, you’ll find that many of the policies, procedures, or at least values, are already in place in your company. So going B Corp feels natural and genuine, like the next step in your journey.”
Jess Evans, Shaped By (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp is a transformative journey that reshapes your business around core values centred on people, planet and purpose. At ORCA, these principles have always guided our work, and certification has only strengthened our commitment.
“This process impacts every part of your business, so involve your entire team from the start. Define clear roles and responsibilities to ensure that everyone contributes to the initiatives that drive sustainable change. Embedding these values into daily operations is key, and tapping into the B Corp community for insights and best practices provides invaluable support, reinforcing your mission and driving continuous growth.”
Mila Embury, ORCA (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Get support and carve out time:
“In terms of the application itself, we found some of the questions quite jargon-heavy. So we found it really useful to work with someone who had been through the process who could clarify what sort of information the question needed as a response.
“Having support from an external party also kept us accountable for hitting deadlines around filling in the application. We set aside one day a week during the application process.
“Involve your team:
“It’s impossible for one or two people to do everything. We found that involving the team helped to share some of the responsibilities, as well as adding an element of team-building and fun to the process.”
Karen Pearce, Loom Digital (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp is just the beginning. Since certification, we’ve partnered with local B Corps to amplify our collective impact.
“We’ve focused on reducing energy consumption by installing new windows. Volunteering with charities like Bristol Zoo Project and St Peter’s Hospice has engaged our team and connected us more deeply to the local community.
“The quickest win? Switching to eco-friendly alternatives like CoCo+ for business travel and Ecosia, the greenest search engine on the planet. It’s the small, habitual changes that make a lasting difference in creating a more sustainable future.”
Lottie Pratt, saintnicks (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Being a B Corp is a commitment to ongoing positive change rather than a one-time achievement, a journey rather than a destination to tick off.
“What’s worked for us has been small but regular sustainable changes: changes that can be more easily embedded into business processes, adopted by everyone in the business and built on each year.
“Certification is truly a team endeavour but, practically, it helps to have one project leader to coordinate stakeholders and drive progress.”
Belle Farman, Sunhouse Creative (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“For us the best advice we can give on how to successfully become a B Corp is simply to do it for the right reasons. If the B Corp set up is right for the values and direction of your business then it’s a no brainer. If however it’s primary use is that of a tool for sales, then reconsider. We’ve noted many controversial and immoral uses of the B logo by organisations hoping it’s a route to easy wins.
“The process of certification was a wonderful and thorough thing for us. It helped us ask questions of ourselves we wouldn’t have normally, set our business on a course for the foreseeable, and helped our team unite under clear and positive values. So our advice would be to enjoy the process with an open and honest mind. Even without certification you will take value from the process.”
Adam Millbank, JonesMillbank (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp back in 2022 was a real turning point for us at Skylark. The B Impact Assessment helped us dig into what we were already doing well and where we needed to step up – across governance, team, environment and community.
“My advice? Don’t wait until everything’s perfect – just get started. The Impact Assessment is famously a journey, and with good reason. You’re interrogating every facet of your business.
“In uncertain times, when businesses face economic pressures and competing priorities, it’s easy to let purpose take a back seat. But it’s exactly when people, planet, and integrity are at risk that we need values-led leadership the most.”
Nina Postans, Skylark Media (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Involve your team right from the start of your B Corp journey as you can’t do it alone.
“We needed to establish what was important to us and creating a culture where everyone is heard and can contribute means your B Corp statement is authentic and owned.
“We also would recommend being transparent, while creativity can be a force for good we also needed to be upfront with the sectors that we work in that can be playing catch up as they navigate change in sustainability.”
Ruth Clarke, Six (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp has been a hugely positive step for us, and something we’d absolutely encourage other creative businesses to explore.
“If you’re thinking about it, start with the Impact Assessment. Treat it as a diagnostic tool first – you’ll probably discover that you’re already doing a lot of positive things for your team, community and the environment, but simply haven’t captured or measured them yet.
“Our second tip is to focus on the areas where creative businesses naturally have influence: how you support your people and community, and the environmental impact of your operations.
“Finally, remember that B Corp is about continuous improvement. Certification is just the starting point – the real value comes from using the framework to keep strengthening your impact as you work towards recertification.”
Ricardo Martins, Epoch (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming a B Corp was a natural step for us at S&B Originals. For 20+ years we’d built the business around doing the right thing, not just environmentally but for our team and wider community. B Corp gives us a framework to measure and improve that.
“My advice? If you’re thinking about going for it, chances are you’re already doing a lot right so don’t be daunted. Ask for help and chat to others who have been on that journey. And if it feels like too much, start small, become a Living Wage employer, get involved in your local community. The B Corp badge is great, but working ethically is what matters most.”
Sara Strickland, S&B Originals (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Becoming B Corp Certified is vital for any business wanting to shout about their environmental or social credentials. Without this mark of trust and authenticity, you risk ‘talking the talk’ but not ‘walking the walk’.
“Being B Corp Certified means understanding and evidencing what you do (in fine detail), as well as understanding how you can improve, not to mention being honest and transparent about it.
“If you’re considering the B Corp journey, amazing! It has been invaluable for our business in so many ways. My best piece of advice would be to work with a B Leader to help guide you through the process as it is both lengthy and detailed. Be prepared to look at every corner of your business under a microscope, embrace that challenge and reap the multitude of benefits later.
Simon Winter, Winter Design (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“My first ‘tip’ would be to recognise that becoming a B Corp starts with the right mindset. It’s definitely not about ticking boxes and filling-in forms (although there is a fair bit of that!). It’s all about looking at how your business really works – how you treat people, how you make decisions, the impact you’re having on the world around you. Once you start thinking like that, the assessment becomes much more interesting (possibly even enjoyable?).
“You’ll discover things you’re already doing well, and start finding ideas for doing things even better. Absolutely get the whole team involved, be open and honest, and keep good evidence as you go. The real reward isn’t just the certification. It’s building a better, more inclusive and more thoughtful business along the way.”
Phil Robinson, Proctor + Stevenson (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“The biggest tip I’d give to any business considering B Corp is to treat it as a framework for improvement. From working on your own certification and speaking to clients who have through the process, the businesses that get the most value are those that are honest about where they are now and use the assessment to prioritise meaningful change. B Corp gives you structure, language and accountability, but it works best if it’s embedded into how decisions are made day to day.”
Elli Robinson, AMBITIOUS (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
“Our biggest tip for becoming a B Corp is to treat each pillar of the B Impact Assessment as its own project. Breaking the process into manageable chunks makes it far less overwhelming and helps you stay focused. Remember, everything must be backed by evidence, so transparency is key from the start.
“At its core, B Corp is about putting structure behind your intentions. It’s about committing to continuous improvement and using your business as a force for good. For us, that’s included everything from strengthening our policies to volunteering initiatives and driving measurable impact for people and the planet. It’s an ongoing commitment to do better and keep challenging ourselves to raise the bar.”
Andrea Jonat, Grace & Green (BCI profile | B Corps profile)
“Becoming a B Corp as a digital agency starts with aligning your mission, operations, and impact. Begin by understanding the B Impact Assessment and benchmarking your current practices. Strengthen governance by embedding purpose into your legal structure. Improve employee wellbeing, diversity, and professional development. Audit your environmental footprint—optimize energy use, hosting, and remote work policies. We engaged Andy Hawkins at Business On Purpose to demystify the Impact Assessment and guide us through the process; this proved invaluable.”
Pete Williams, Gibe Digital (BCI profile | B Corp profile)
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