Becoming a B Corp isn’t just about slapping a certification on your website and calling it a day.
It requires diving deep into your business: how you operate, who you work with, and the impact you have on the world. You even need to make a change to your articles of association.
We know this firsthand because we’ve been through it ourselves. And if there’s one thing we took away from the process, it’s that your supply chain matters. A lot. If you didn’t think about it enough pre-certification, you will be post-certification.
Why Your Supply Chain Matters in the B Corp Process ⚡️
When you start your B Corp journey, you quickly realise it’s not just about internal policies. It’s about your entire ecosystem – your suppliers, partners, and clients. Every single relationship you have as a business is an opportunity to align with those that share your values, and B Lab (the nonprofit behind B Corp certification) rewards that.
If your suppliers are also B Corps – or at least have strong ethical, social, and environmental commitments – that’ll earn you points in your assessment. But more importantly, you build a network of organisations working towards the same goal: using business as a force for good.
The Power of a Values-Aligned Supply Chain 🔌
Working with partners who share your values has some real, tangible benefits:
- Higher B Corp Score – Since supply chain choices directly impact your assessment, working with other B Corps or ethical businesses can help boost your score. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.
- Stronger, More Resilient Business – When your supply chain aligns with your mission, it creates a foundation of trust and long-term collaboration. You create a network where ethical business practices, fair wages, and sustainability initiatives aren’t just buzzwords. They become the standard (as they should.)
- Greater Collective Impact – One ethical business? Great. But a whole supply chain built on impact is where things really start to shift. When you partner with value-driven agencies, you amplify your impact across industries and communities.
- Competitive Advantage – Consumers and clients are paying more attention to ethical business practices across the board. A supply chain built on shared values doesn’t just improve your internal operations; it makes you more attractive to conscious consumers and potential partners.
Our Experience: What We Learned from the B Corp Process 💭
Going through the B Corp certification ourselves gave us a new level of appreciation for the supply chain’s role in ethical business. It forced us to examine our partnerships in minute detail and ask some challenging questions: who do we work with, why do we work with them, and do their values align with ours. It was eye-opening, to say the least.
We realised that every decision, from where we source office supplies to the agencies we collaborate with, contributes to a bigger picture. By choosing partners who are just as committed to positive change as we are, we’re not just strengthening our own impact. We’re also supporting a wider movement of businesses committed to doing right by the world.
Partnering with a B Corp-Aligned Agency 💙
If you’re on your own B Corp journey (or just striving to run a more ethical business), choosing partners who have been through it themselves can make a world of difference.
We’ve been there. And we know what it takes to build a business that genuinely prioritises people and the planet alongside profit. One that really wants to make an impact.
By working with an agency that shares your values, you’re not just gaining a service provider – you’re gaining a partner who understands the challenges, the responsibilities, and the opportunities that come with running a purpose-driven business. Plus, if you’re working towards B Corp certification, working with a BCorp Recruitment Partner will certainly give you a few extra points on your assessment.
Partnering with SR2 will give you the comfort and confidence your brand is being positioned in the right way, to the right audience. We get it, we get you, and we can match both skills and values because it takes one to know one.
So, when you’re looking for your next recruitment partner, ask yourself…
- Do they align with our values?
- Are they committed to ethical business?
- Are they making a positive impact?
- Do they get the brand and the mission and are they positioning it appropriately?
If the answer is yes, you’re not just making a smart business decision. You’re helping to create a better world and a bigger impact.
If the answer is no, then look no further. Get in touch and let’s talk:
