Proud to B officially a Certified BCorp!

In case you have not heard, Viva Esprit is now a Certified B Corporation! If you had been in our office or joined us on a Teams call, you would have caught the team breaking into a full-on happy dance. It has taken a year of dedication, planning, and hard work, and we are thrilled to B part of a global movement using business as a force for good. 

But before we get carried away celebrating, let’s take a moment to explain what it really means to B a B Corp, so you can do a happy dance with us! 

What It Means to B a B Corp 

As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. It’s a commitment to doing business in a way that balances people, planet, and purpose, not just profit.  

For Viva Esprit, that means designing events and experiences that are not only unforgettable, but also ethical and sustainable at every step. 

Why We Chose to B a B Corp 

For us, it was not enough to just talk about doing good. We wanted to show it. Becoming a B Corp is our way of proving that Viva Esprit takes purpose as seriously as creativity. It is a commitment that guides everything we do, from creating events that respect the planet, to supporting our team, and making a positive difference in the communities we work with. 

Being a B Corp means our values are part of the way we run our business. It is about making choices that truly matter and being accountable for the impact we have. 

Our Journey to B-ing a B Corp 

Getting certified as a B Corp was no easy task. To earn the certification from B Lab, the non-profit behind the B Corp movement, we had to meet high standards across five key impact areas: 

• Governance – how our mission and values guide everything we do 

• Team – how we support and empower our people 

• Community – how Viva Esprit gives back and contributes positively to others 

• Environment – how we reduce our impact and care for the planet 

• Clients – how we create meaningful, responsible experiences 

Each area is scored, and a business needs at least 80 points to become a B Corp. Most companies that apply score 50.9, so we were thrilled to hit 84.9! Take a look at our score breakdown below! 

Why are we sharing the entire breakdown of our report, you ask? Well, being a B Corp means giving full transparency, as well as continuously improving. So, by sharing our scores, we can show exactly where we are at, and what we need to work on!  

What this means for you 

Our B Corp certification is a promise to everyone we work with. 

Whether you are a client planning an event, a partner helping us bring an idea to life, or an attendee enjoying one of our experiences, you are part of this journey. 

It means you are choosing to work with a company that puts people, purpose, and the planet first. One that backs its values with action. One that believes doing good should be part of everything we do, every day. 

So, when you plan an event with us, it is not just about checking a box or delivering a brief. You are helping create moments that matter, experiences that inspire, and a positive impact that extends beyond the day itself. 

Why Bcorp matters 

Did you know that any company can claim they are sustainable without offering any proof? This is what people call greenwashing. Words like “sustainable” or “eco-friendly” are not regulated, so just because a business says it doesn’t mean it’s true.  

Being a B Corp is different. We are independently verified and held to high social and environmental standards, so when you see the B Corp logo, you can trust that our commitment is real. 

We are in great company  

Viva Esprit now joins a growing community of over 2,000 Certified B Corporations in the UK.   That means that we are alongside businesses such as The Body Shop, Ben and Jerry’s, Exclusive Collections and Rituals. 

B Corp is just the beginning 

Becoming a B Corp isn’t a one-time achievement. In fact, it’s a framework for holding ourselves to account and pushing ourselves to keep improving. 

Every three years, we’ll go through the full B Impact Assessment again, and the standards will keep rising (as they should). That means continuing to ask the hard questions, review our practices, and make better choices as we grow. There’s still work to do – and we’re here for it. 

We’re committed to building a business that’s not just good at what it does, but one that’s genuinely good for the people and communities it touches. 

And finally, thank you! 

Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. Our clients, partners, and team make this possible.  

Written by Izzy Williams, Marketing and Sustainability Executive