2025 Sponsors and Partners
Thanks to our brilliant sponsors and partners who are supporting us to put on the Better Business Summit 2025!
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Tyler Grange
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Tyler Grange are B Corp certified expert consultants in landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture that’s anything but ordinary.
They believe in providing urban and rural landscapes that people and nature love in equal measure.
Brabners
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The first law firm outside London to become a B Corp, Brabners are a leading independent law firm which helps private, public, third sector organisations and private individuals achieve their goals.
The firm has been in business since 1815 and has an independent grant making charity the Brabners Foundation.
Better Business Network
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The Better Business Network (BBN) is a nationwide membership organisation for purpose-driven businesses across all industries and sectors that want to create a better world. The BBN gives purpose-driven businesses access to regional and online events, tools, resources and workshops to help them not just grow their business but also increase their social and environmental impact.
BBN Membership allows your business to use collective action to support amazing projects like Client Earth, Climate Crisis projects and 1% for the Planet while also helping our community increase their individual impact and income. 91.6% of Members had gained industry value from being in BBN. 84% said they had worked with, collaborated with or done business with other members of the Network since joining and a further 79.2% said they’ve increased their positive social and environmental impact since joining BBN.
We host the consistently sold out Better Business Summit in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. It features brands such as Patagonia, 1% For the Planet, Faith In Nature, Tony's Chocolonely, B Lab UK and other purpose driven Businesses. It is a two day conference followed by a day in nature. Named 'The Best Sustainability and Business Conference in the UK', join hundreds of Business Leaders who want to redefine what it means to create a better world by joining us at our three day event from 15th - 17th January 2025.
Ticket Tailor
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The world's most-loved ticketing platform. Whether it's your first event ever, or your biggest event yet, they make it simple to sell tickets online
They believe that growing a business is about so much more than just profit. They want to make sure every ticket sold on our platform has a positive impact on the world around us.
B&B Press
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B&B Press are a family owned company who are passionate about creating brilliant, sustainable print solutions.
Their mission is to provide superior-quality print solutions that effectively convey our customers' messages while minimising environmental impact. We pride ourselves on delivering value through exceptional service and a commitment to sustainability.
Tony’s Chocolonely
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Tony’s Chocolonely is an impact company that makes chocolate, committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. And not just the cocoa in our chocolate, but in all chocolate worldwide.
Tony's Chocolonely was founded in 2005 by 3 journalists from the Dutch TV show ‘Keuringsdienst van Waarde’ after they discovered that the world’s largest chocolate manufacturers were buying cocoa from plantations that used illegal labor.
Since then, we've dedicated our efforts to raising awareness of and eliminating inequality in the cocoa industry, becoming the #1 chocolate brand in the Netherlands.
With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example and show the world that chocolate can be made differently: in taste, packaging and the way we do business with cocoa farmers. Starting with paying them a higher price.
Alone, we’ll end exploitation in our cocoa supply chain, but together we can change the industry across the globe. That's why we invite everyone to join our commitment. 'Cause it's only together that we'll end exploitation in cocoa.
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe.
The University helps to educate the next generation of change-makers and innovators and the University has been ranked the UK’s most sustainable university in the People and Planet University League tables.
Movo Pack
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We're excited to showcase Movopack's innovative reusable packaging solutions at the Better Business Summit. Together, we're driving sustainability, reducing waste, and shaping the future of e-commerce for a better planet.
Carbon Literacy Project
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The Carbon Literacy Project is an organisation that advocates for, facilitates and certifies training initiatives that deliver Carbon Literacy.
Carbon Literacy training covers topics such as climate change, carbon footprints, how you can do your bit, and why it’s relevant to you and your audience.
1% For the Planet
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1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive.
We inspire businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofits through membership and everyday actions. We make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling and third-party certification.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, our members have given more than $280 million to our approved nonprofit partners to date.
Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses, individuals and environmental nonprofits working toward a better future for all. Look for our logo to purchase for the planet.
Grain Sustainability
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Grain Sustainability helps businesses become champions for people and the planet, and this aim to use business as a force for good is reflected in our status as a Certified B Corporation. We have been members of 1% for the Planet since 2008, giving 1% of our sales to environmental nonprofits.
We provide companies with sustainability assessment, planning and implementation tools to create a positive impact on people and the planet, increasing stakeholder engagement and competitive advantage.
Adventurous Ink
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Adventurous Ink uses culture to craft connections with ourselves, each other and the rest of the natural world.
Because these vital connections are missing from our busy modern lives.
We are trapped in our bubbles, cut us off from the things that truly matter. The things that can give us hope, meaning and resilience.
That's why we curate seasonal selections of books that help us meet the moment.
Rooted in the natural world, our founder Tim Frenneaux - now a recognised thought leader on sustainable living and regenerative futures - started out in 2015 selling sustainable outdoor gear.
Eventually he realised that what people really needed to make the most of their time out there was inspiration and insight, not more gear.
So, Adventurous Ink was born in 2017 to make it easy for folk to discover great travel, nature and adventure writing.
Then in 2024, a fresh pivot to reflect the times and introduce leading thinkers about the human condition into our selections whilst slowing down and shifting to a seasonal shipping regime to give time for the books to really settle in.
So here we are now, this tiny band of rebellious outsiders finding hope, meaning and connection in the world and it's words.
Be great to have you with us.
Farm Urban
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Feeding the world's growing population is one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. Vertical Farming is at the cutting-edge of sustainable food growing technology, and promises to revolutionise how we produce food in our cities.
Farm Urban's team of bio-scientists and engineers take science fresh from the lab to link leading research with local food production. We create innovative and sustainable ways to grow food in the heart of the city.
Our living labs bring green technology into the classroom. By presenting students with the real-world problem of food security and challenging them to find innovative and creative solutions, we’re uncovering the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders.
Discover more by watching our TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AcjM5BKfRQ
Small99
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Small 99 empowers the 99% of micro businesses in the UK with carbon reduction plans. If you’re thinking “Where do I start?“ you’re in the right place. Small businesses are a huge section of the economy which often gets overlooked by those offering resources and information. Hence the name Small99 - 99% of our economy is a small business.
Solo business owners are famously poor on time, and as such Small99 seeks to cut out the noise and give you no-nonsense resources that let you take action in your business today to reduce your carbon footprint.
Small99 takes complex decisions and makes them simple for small business owners. This isn’t about greenwashing, Press Releases or feel good stories. It’s about the practical, sometimes boring changes you can make to your business that will make an effective change.
X+Why
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x+why is a flexible workspace provider on a mission to change the way the world works, for good.
Across their sites, members enjoy private offices and breakout areas, as well as an events programme, meeting rooms, and more. But the spaces are designed to be more than places to work. They’re hubs for connecting, collaborating and learning.
As a B Corp Certified organisation, x+why are committed to pursuing purpose as well as profit and help others on their journey to do the same.
Bird and Blend Tea Co.
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Named in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work, we are a B Corp Certified, independent, award winning tea company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea!
We're tea mixology experts and with over 100 blends, special seasonal teas & matcha on our famous Tea Wall it's easy to see why our customers have described us as Tea Magicians!
Tea is our TEAm’s passion so whether you’re browsing our D2C website, chatting with us on social media or popping into the store, we’re here to help you explore the magical world of tea!
Co-Founders Krisi & Mike set up the company at the age of 23 after returning from Canada where they had been working as ski instructors and where the idea for Bird & Blend was born. From day one they put sustainability high on their priority list and this has not changed. We keep people & the planet at the forefront of our decision making and Krisi & Mike went from packing tea in their back bedroom to having 180+ staff, 18 stores (and counting!) across the UK and a thriving international online store.
Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK!
We are actively looking to grow the wholesale and B2B arm of Bird & Blend and we're open to new opportunities to partner and collaborate. Please get in touch with us!
Rumpus
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Rumpus are a Manchester B2B PR, consumer PR and content agency that gives socially conscious businesses a voice. They have a responsibility to do the right thing, not just for their team but for their stakeholders, communities and the environment.
Partners
Following the Footprints
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We dig into how consumer goods businesses are innovating to be more sustainable.
Many small and medium sized brands are constrained by a lack of time, funds and/or in-house sustainability expertise. We know, because we've worked in them.
Now, we fill this gap. How? Through weekly newsletters, brand interviews, two open source partner databases, an event calendar, weekly good news roundups, guest-written guides, our own events and more.
We're a fully independent, volunteer-led team of sustainability professionals based across the UK, Europe and North America.
We're always looking for contributions and contributors - reach out at info@followingthefootprints.com
Tales to Inspire
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Welcome to Tales to Inspire - your space to explore real stories that can help your company grow.
You know that success isn’t just about meeting targets; it’s about creating a culture where every team member feels valued and can truly thrive.
We understand the challenges you face: high turnover, low morale, and the pressure to keep productivity high. That's why we've created this hub of inspiration for companies like yours, seeking to build a more connected and motivated team. Here, you’ll find stories from extraordinary individuals who have overcome adversity and made a real impact. Through our inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and the Culture Blueprint, we provide the insights and tools you need to drive positive change within your organisation.
This isn’t just about booking a speaker; it’s about being part of a community that values real growth and transformation. Start with a single event to ignite that change and explore how our ongoing support can help your team thrive.
Join us on this journey of growth and lasting change. Let’s shape a workplace where everyone can succeed.
Want to find out more? Drop us a DM or email us at https://talestoinspire.com/contact/
B1G1
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Enabling businesses to create positive impacts for a better future.
Since 2007, B1G1 has worked with more than 3,000 businesses from all industries around the world, creating over 300 million giving impacts. B1G1 empowers you to grow meaningful impact and transform your business, effortlessly.
Imagine a coffee shop giving life-saving water for every coffee they sell, or an accounting firm educating a child in need for every client they create. Imagine a world where every business action gives back and makes a difference.
This simple yet powerful approach allows business leaders to make a real difference while seamlessly running your business.
Together and backed by the support of a global, connected and conscious community, we bring not only the tools, but the power to generate real impact at a truly remarkable magnitude.
Fair Tax Mark
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We're the Fair Tax Foundation, a trusted third-party accreditor of responsible corporate tax conduct.
We award the Fair Tax Mark, the gold standard label of responsible corporate tax conduct, to a diverse range of organisations in the UK, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden.
More than 250 distinct trading businesses proudly bear the Fair Tax Mark, collectively employing over 275,000 individuals and contributing over $2bn in corporation tax annually. These are listed PLCs, co-operatives, social enterprises, large private businesses and more.
Together with CSR Europe, we also run the Tax Responsibility and Transparency Index, a benchmarking tool for multinational businesses allowing them to assess their tax conduct against a comprehensive set of standards.
We also lead initiatives such as Fair Tax Councils and Fair Tax Week, fostering dialogue and engagement around tax responsibility.
Join us in championing a fairer, more transparent tax landscape. Enquire about the Fair Tax Mark label or the Tax Responsibility and Transparency Index today and be part of the movement at the leading edge of responsible tax conduct.
Fresh Walks
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Freshwalks have created a new approach to mental wellbeing.
Their guided walks help you feel better both in life and in business. It does this in five ways: through an enhanced state of mental performance and wellbeing, improved physical fitness, collaboration with others, knowledge sharing and growing your network.
B Lab UK
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B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
B Corp Certification is the only certification that measures a company’s entire social and environmental performance. Certified B Corporations achieve a minimum verified score on the B Impact Assessment, proving their business is meeting the highest standards of verified performance. B Corp Certification doesn’t just prove where a company excels now—it commits them to consider stakeholder impact for the long term by building it into a company’s legal structure. The B Impact Assessment evaluates a company’s operations and business model impact on their workers, community, environment, and customers. Certified B Corporations make their B Impact Report transparent on bcorporation.uk
Let's turn ideas into action.
Join us for the largest-ever gathering of UK B Corps at Louder Than Words — The B Corp Festival. https://festival.bcorporation.uk/
Pro Manchester
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Pro Manchester are the largest business development organisation in the North West. Connecting, sharing and collaborating across GM and the North West for 35 years.
Bee Net Zero
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We want to make Greater Manchester the easiest place in the UK to become a net zero business. To get there we need to work together.
The Bee Net Zero partnership unites a range of organisations and support programmes from across Greater Manchester who are committed to making the transition as straightforward and cost-efficient as possible for businesses.
Through the partnership, we have a network that stretches across Greater Manchester, covering all business sizes and sectors.
From helping to engage employees to connecting your business with local suppliers, we're here to help businesses at all stages of the transition to cut bills and carbon emissions.
The WIP
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The WIP is a platform and community supporting small businesses to be sustainable and successful.
We understand that you can't have a positive impact if you are struggling financially so we offer resources to boost knowledge and events to boost confidence.
Sign up to our newsletter to get free access to our Live Funding Opportunities Database, and find the right value's driven Expert to help you grow your business via our Expert Directory.
Ecosend
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EcoSend is the climate-conscious email marketing platform designed to help purpose-driven businesses succeed
Work for Good
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Transforming Giving, One Connection at a Time: Our innovative sales fundraising platform has facilitated over £4 million in donations and sales pledges for charities.
With a network boasting over 1500 charities, including revered names like Teenage Cancer Trust, Rewilding Britain, and Alzheimer’s Research UK, as well as trusted brands like The Trussell Trust, Refuge, DEC, and Mind, we're proud to be the bridge between SME businesses and causes that matter to them.
Yorkshire Eco Business Network
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The Yorkshire Eco-Business Network is a not-for-profit network of leaders in organisations working towards becoming more ethical and sustainable
Purposefest
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A day-long event celebrating the ways in which businesses and wider communities can be purpose-led and act as a force for positive change.
Purposefest is for communicators, founders, teams, agencies, change-makers, decision-makers and those who are curious and are working to shape our future for the better.
Reset Connect
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At Reset Connect, collaboration is key, and the Better Business Summit offers the perfect platform to exchange ideas and insights with changemakers shaping the future of our economy and planet.
Let's inspire action together!
Sustainable Wedding Alliance
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The Sustainable Wedding Alliance is here to help you build a business that you’re proud of, one that has sustainability at its core and that balances people and planet.
Escape the City
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Do Something Different, don’t waste 40+ hrs a week being unhappy, join 500k+ people and Escape!
Escape The City is the leading purposeful job board, helping mission-driven job seekers find work that they believe in, at organisations doing things differently.
We believe you shouldn’t need to compromise on flexibility or ways of working that suit you, and that working for a cause you truly care about is more possible now than ever.
Our platform showcases 1,000s of organisations doing business for good, for people and our planet. Because life’s too short to do work that doesn’t matter. Work 2.0: a monthly newsletter sharing insights and inspiration for impact-driven employers.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/44jANWH
Climate Perks
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Join the movement for clean travel.
Lead on climate. Empower staff. Break down barriers.
Climate Perks is the employee benefits scheme which gives staff the opportunity to take extra days off work if they choose low-carbon travel rather than flying when they go on holiday.
Ready to lead? Climb aboard.
Priory Direct
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Priory Direct is a UK-based planet-friendly packaging supplier, proudly certified as a B Corp, supplying sustainable packaging to over 21,000 businesses and tackling supply chain and operational challenges to reduce the impact of ecommerce on the environment