Held at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre in Melbourne, this event brought together company leaders, employees, and industry experts to deepen their understanding of B Corp Certification and explore ways to embed these values across the business.

A day of learning, collaboration, and action 

The eco B Corp Summit kicked off with attendees receiving a B Corp goody bag filled with fellow B Corp company products. A warm welcome from Nick Somes, set the stage for a day dedicated to learning, community, and being a purpose-driven business. Attendees participated in interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions designed to strengthen ecoDynamics’ role as a B Corp Certified company.

Key Summit highlights included: 

🎤 B Corp insights with B Corp Consultant Kirsty Dare – A keynote presentation and Q&A session on what it truly means to be a B Corp and the long-term impact of certification.

🧩 B Corp Bingo – An engaging icebreaker led by Lisa Cole, reinforcing team in a fun and interactive way.

🌍 Building our B Corp world – A collaborative session led by the BIA team Nick Somes, Ali Kader, Vasilios Paparounis, and Lisa Cole, where we brought ecoDynamics’ EPIIICC values in alignment with the five B Corp pillars: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.

💡 Embedding B Corp principles – Attendees broke into groups to discuss and write on their “leaf cards” how they could integrate our company values with B Corp principles into their roles and identifying opportunities for impact.

📌 Our B Corp tree – As a symbolic exercise, participants wrote down actionable sustainability goals (big or small) on “fruit” cards and attached them to the eco B Corp tree, representing the company’s collective vision for the future.

Bringing B Corp to life

Throughout our B Corp Summit, the focus remained on practical applications of B Corp principles and values. Employees discussed:

✔️ How B Corp values impact their daily work.

✔️ Ways to champion sustainability and social impact within their teams.

✔️ Opportunities to enhance collaboration and continuous improvement across the company.

The summit also introduced ecoDynamics’ B Corp Manager’s Guide, a resource designed to help leaders incorporate B Corp principles into decision-making and team culture.

Looking ahead: a sustainable future

In his closing remarks, Nick Somes reflected on ecoDynamics’ journey to B Corp Certification and the road ahead.

“This summit is just the beginning. Being a B Corp is about ongoing commitment – finding new ways to create impact, support our communities, and make sustainable business improvements every day,” he said.

As part of B Corp Month, ecoDynamics will continue to drive engagement through a 30-day B Corp calendar, internal initiatives, and industry discussions. With a shared commitment to sustainability, ethical business, and purpose-driven growth, the eco B Corp Summit set a strong foundation for ongoing impact and innovation at ecoDynamics.

Shoutout to fellow B Corp Certified companies who we used to stock our Summit Goody Bags:

Tote bags and reusable eco cups from Jungle Merchandise, B Corp since Dec 2022, located in NSW.

Passionate about creating high-quality garments – enviro friendly and sustainable. They use eco-friendly inks and production methods.

Limited edition ecoDynamics green crew socks from Stand4 Socks, B Corp Certified since Feb 2023, located in Manchester UK.

What if socks could change the world? Every pair of socks purchased, Stand4 Socks donates a thick, antibacterial pair to a homeless person. Donated socks tally – 624, 678 to vulnerable people in the UK, Europe and Ukraine.

Recycled plastic bottle lid pens by Banish (also refillable) and able to be recycled again! B Corp Certified since Jan 2022, located in NSW.

Born in a bid to help Aussies reduce their waste. Banish products must adhere to strict set of guidelines – palm oil free, paraben-free, responsibly made and not tested on animals and not including any ingredients on their sin bin list.

Koop Pty Ltd with First Ray (distributor)/Wholesome Hub (retailer) has been B Corp Certified since 2019, located in VIC.

They partner with global brands and retailers across Australia promoting organic, gluten free, vegan products made in Australia, zero waste and cruelty free. The list goes on!

And our Summit food was from social enterprise Asylum Seeker Resource Centre – Catering, Social Traders Certified, located in Melbourne.

Their food reflects the rich and diverse cultures of the people they support who are seeking safety and rebuilding their lives here in Australia. It’s catering with social impact – existing to create pathways to employment for people seeking asylum.

💡 Want to learn more about our B Corp journey? Read about our B Corp Impact.