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How Social Impact Comes to Life

Social impact isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the real-world influence businesses have on people, communities, and society. It extends beyond profits to embrace wellbeing, fairness, ethical practices, and community support. We've seen some great examples of this recently: 

  • Ben & Jerry’s leaned into this through their Change is Brewing flavor, launched in 2021 to spark a national conversation about public safety and justice. The campaign supported The People’s Response Act and reflected a belief that public safety is also a public health issue.
  • Netflix focuses on inclusivity and representation—telling diverse stories, uplifting underrepresented voices, and shaping culture in powerful ways.
  • Barclays uses its financial reach to invest in local communities, ethical supply chains, and projects that drive positive social outcomes.

What’s powerful across all three is their willingness to weave social purpose into their core strategies. That’s exactly the kind of approach that mirrors our BBEB Charter—sharing hopeful, positive stories of change that inspire and uplift. BBEB calls on contributors to build a global community through actions that are constructive, inclusive, and meaningful. These companies are doing just that—showing that business can be a force for good. Join in on the conversation 

Social impact is the positive or negative effects that a company’s actions have on individuals, communities and broader society.  This goes beyond financial considerations to include wellbeing, social justice, ethical practices and community development.  Directly, this can be impact on employees and customers and indirectly could focus on local communities and society at large.

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Creating, sharing and inspiring change. For good.

The global issues we face are challenging and interconnected. They can seem insurmountable. But if you know where to look, co-operation, positive change and hope are all around us. Build Beyond Even Better is a project that recognises the progress being made, and the amazing people who are making a difference. Share your own hopes, pledges and projects with #BBEB, or become a contributor.

Please read our BBEB Charter PDF.