B Corp Panel: Business as a Force for Good in Uncertain Times

As sustainability and social inclusion efforts are buffeted by headwinds, responsible businesses must hold their course! Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how B Corps are navigating today’s challenges, why bold leadership matters more than ever, and how the B Corp movement is upping its game with new standards to drive action on our most urgent social and environmental challenges.

We are thrilled to present a special guest lineup:

• Tom Ebbutt, Director of Impact at B Lab UK
• Fiona Nixon, Chief Strategy Officer at Think HQ 
• Bernie Wiley, Sustainability Director at  Who Gives a Crap 

The discussion will be facilitated by Kira Day, Policy and Advocacy Manager at B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, who will guide the conversation around the critical role of business in driving positive change. There will be time for Q&A following the panel discussion.

This will be a hybrid event and will be taking place in person in Naarm/Melbourne with the ability to join virtually for the panel discussion from 3:00 - 4:00pm AEST. Register here to join virtually. Captions will be enabled.

If you are attending in person, light refreshments will be provided during the session. Following the event, from 4:00pm onwards, we’ll be serving drinks and snacks, offering a great opportunity to network with like-minded, purpose-driven organisations. Additionally, Think HQ will be celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special party, welcoming extra guests from 4:30 to 8:00pm. You’re warmly invited to stay and enjoy the festivities for as long as you'd like!

Accessibility: The event venue can be set up for step-free access with a ramp at the entrance. Accessible toilets are available in the neighbouring building on Thistlethwaite Street. If you have any specific accessibility requirements or need assistance, please let us know in the field below.

Parking & Transport: There is metered parking in the surrounding streets. There are a number of public transport options including the 96, 12 & 109 trams all have stops a short walk away. 

This event is hosted by B Local Melbourne in collaboration with B Corp Think HQ.