As Black Friday and Cyber Monday come to an end, it’s time for our favourite day of the gifting week! #GivingTuesday was created with one simple idea: a day dedicated to doing good. Over the past years, it has transcended into a global movement that inspires millions of people to partake in countless acts of generosity.

For those that have been looking into the B Corp certification, you’ve likely come across the B Impact Assessment (BIA), a powerful tool to understand the true value of your organization. Starting the B Impact Assessment is the first step to get B Corp certified, as it allows you to measure and benchmark your social and environmental performance.

The way that we choose to purchase has a significant impact on our economies and communities. Whether we choose to support small or big, independent or big box, diverse or not, we’re putting our money towards the economic system we wish to support. We are voting with our wallets.

All Purpose Creative is a Vancouver-based creative design and storytelling agency delivering exceptional digital experiences to drive impact at scale. At its core, the company is driven by a commitment to integrity, sustainability, and community engagement, guided by a vision of a better future for all.

At Loulou Lollipop, our why is about crafting a brighter future for little ones and helping the moms and dads of today navigate the adventure of parenthood. We’re on a mission to sprinkle joy, wonder, and security into every moment—making life easier without sacrificing style or sustainability or safety. 

86 countries worldwide have adopted the new type of company known as a B Corp. These companies are different from traditional corporations in that they have a social and environmental mission in addition to making a profit. They are certified by the non-profit B Lab and have met strict standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

“Our mission amplifies regenerative agriculture techniques, profitability, and responsible resilience. We are in the process of  becoming a Grower-Led, B Corp.”

Founded with a belief in the transformative power of our food system, Elevated Foods is dedicated to regenerating land, strengthening agrarian communities, and nurturing people.

In our work to showcase the stories and impact of our clients, we are so thrilled to share the story of Humanity Financial, a CPA firm that works exclusively with Canadian charities and not-for-profit organizations to build the financial capacity of the social sector. It’s been an absolute joy to work with Humanity Financial over the past 9 months, and we are thrilled to announce that they became B Corp certified this past month!

You heard it here first. I’m making the prediction that ‘Zoom’ will become one of the official words of 2020. Whether used in its native noun form, as a verb (“I’m all Zoomed out”), or as a description of a new wave of exceptionally computer literate older folks (“Zoomers”), Zoom has unequivocally taken over our lives.

It seems appropriate that we should all be sitting in our houses being aware of the nature around us today. The world went and got very quiet in recent weeks and we are experiencing a new kind of cacophony. Most folks have begun to really notice the birds and the breezes and many other things that had been drown out by our busy, modern lives.