Business for good: 8 Welsh B Corps doing great things for people and planet

B Corp status is awarded to companies that demonstrate the highest social and environmental standards within their business. Becoming a B Corp is no mean-feat, it is an extensive assessment process. March is B Corp Month so what better excuse to shine a light on some Welsh companies who are reaching the highest of standards for both people and planet… 

There are 36 B Corps in Wales, from food manufacturers to marketing agencies. Here are eight of our favourites…

Oomph

Based in Abergavenny and Dubai, Oomph is a customer experience advisory and development agency that helps organisations connect with their customers through their people and technology. Their clients include the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Music Magpie >> https://oomphagency.com/

Oomph became B Corp accredited in November 2023 with a brilliant B Impact score of 87.1.

Connect with Oomph via GlobalWelsh >>

TOTM

TOTM is a period care company based in Cardiff. They are on a mission to be the bold, bright future of the industry, shaking things up with their sustainable range of organic cotton & reusable menstrual products. A brand with a purpose, TOTM exists to drive positive change by championing menstrual wellbeing and dignity for all.

The company gained B Corp accreditation in August 2022 with a very impressive score of 103.7.

Four Cymru

Four Cymru is part of Four Agency Worldwide, a Welsh-founded global marketing agency, with offices in London, Middle East and Wales. Working on creative projects for clients across multiple B2B and B2C sectors including sport, government, food & drink, health, travel and culture.

Four earned its B Corp status in September 2022 gaining a whopping score of 84.6 >> https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/four-communications-group-ltd/

Connect with Four Cymru via GlobalWelsh >>

Halen Môn

Halen Môn is a world-renowed Welsh sea salt company based on Anglesey, north Wales. Run by husband and wife team Alison and David Lea-Wilson. Their PDO protected salt is enjoyed around the world by chefs, food lovers and even Barack Obama. It has been served at the London 2012 Olympics, political summits and royal weddings and is a vital ingredient in Green & Blacks chocolate and Piper’s Crisps.

Halen Mon was awarded B Corp status in August 2023

Connect with Halen Môn via GlobalWelsh >>

Wholebake

Based in Corwen, Denbighshire, Wholebake is a manufacturer of healthy snacks, including gluten free. The company offers clients full service product development from concept to launch with innovation days, market insight led recommendations and full project management. 

Wholebake received B Corp accreditation in February 2021.

Drop Bear Beer Co.

The first B Corp brewery in Wales. Drop Bear Beer Co. is an alcohol-free craft beer company which launched in 2019 by entrepreneurs Sarah and Joelle. The Swansea-based company is on a mission to ‘brew the best 0.5% ABV craft beers and build a better world in which to drink them. In the UK you will find their beers being sold via the likes of Ocado and Planet Organic.

The company is certified carbon neutral and has been a B Corp since November 2021 with impact score of 83.9.

Amber

Based in Cardiff, Amber is one of the first B Corp certified energy consultancies in the industry. It prides itself on its innovative and planet-first approach to energy management focused on keeping clients’ energy costs low and carbon footprints small by creating bespoke services which help them to achieve their operational objectives. Amber supports businesses to reduce energy consumption, keep costs under control and develop a robust Net Zero strategy.

Amber has been a BCorp since November 2020 with an impressive impact score of 88.4. 

Blue Stag

Based in Cardiff, Blue Stag is a multi-award winning creative and digital agency making amazing products for forward-thinking organisations that care about positive change and making a difference. Clients and campaigns include Pontypool RFC, # NameOurShip (remember Boaty McBoatface?) and… GlobalWelsh! 

Blue Stag gained their B Corp accreditation in September 2023.