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Report #2

Executive Summary

We know our impact is small in the grand scheme of things, but it’s important to us that we do our bit to help create a fairer, more sustainable and more equitable society in whatever way we can.

5 big steps to becoming a more conscious business

If you’re looking to build some turbo impact into your business, we hope our 5 Big Changes will give you some ideas to help you do that. Here we go!

5 small steps we took to be a more conscious business

There were some little things we could change straight away, which helped us get certified, but also just made us feel good about the impact our business was having on people and planet. Here are five of ‘em.

Thinking of becoming a B Corp? Here's how we did it.

Thinking about becoming B Corp certified? It's definitely a journey and here's our little journey.

We became a B Corp to audit our ethics.

August was a big month for us. After a year in business, we knew we were doing good things for good people, but couldn’t shake the question: were we doing enough of it? Don't become a B Corp if you’re not ready to be challenged.

Jaunt: Converting Land Rovers to Electric

When it comes to the planet Harvey is always looking at new ways to lessen our impact, plus we’re always dreaming about owning an electric car. But until we can drive one 24/7 we’re choosing to live vicariously through the work of our client, Jaunt.

One Small Step: Behaviour Change at Scale

The third in our environmental series of climate crisis conversations with impact-driven businesses is a conversation with Lily Dempster, founder of One Small Step.

ATEC: Bioenergy for the planet

Inspired by our February Pause Fest panel, this is the second in our series of climate crisis conversations with impact-driven businesses.

Patagonia: Ethical Outerwear

If ever there was a poster child for ethical business it would have to be Patagonia. A company as famous for taking the planet into consideration with every business decision as it is for its colourful outerwear.

Business Can Lead on Addressing the Climate Crisis

We hosted a panel at Pause Fest 2020 this year titled 'Business Can Lead on Addressing the Climate Crisis' with Patagonia, ATEC* and One Small Step. What a panel 🔥 Thanks for capturing some of the gold shared Smart Company.

Report #1

Full report

We're turning one as a business in February. Yay! This means we can officially apply to certify as a B Corporation once we hit 12 months. Today we're sharing the results of our first year in business.

Change is important. But why is it so hard?

We are on a mission to improve our impact on the planet. We started with a list of things we wanted to change and every week we’ve been learning something new.

Better Business for a Better World

Last month, as part of B Corp Month, we brought together a group of inspiring business leaders to put a spotlight on how business can improve the world.

Yay! I Failed!

So you may have seen we're helping promote Break Out conference. While working on it I realised how big an impact play has had on me personally. Here are a few things I learnt and try to live by everyday.

Choosing a bank for Good

When setting up Harvey we learnt there are banks and there are Good banks. We've always been aware of and loved Bendigo Bank, but they're not the only one and some are taking ethical banking to another level.

ATEC: Digital fast tracks behaviour change in Cambodia

An innovative social enterprise (ATEC* Biodigesters) is spearheading an efficient and powerful new approach to education, behaviour change and impact delivery using digital marketing.