The B Corp Events Working Group, established in summer 2025, recently brought together like-minded event professionals to formally sign its industry Manifesto.
Hosted at South Lodge, the launch event welcomed B Corp-certified agencies, venues and suppliers to support a Manifesto focused on driving positive change across the business and events sector.
The B Corp Events Working Group Manifesto is built around five core commitments:
- Collective action to address systemic social and environmental challenges.
- Shared learning through the open exchange of insights, successes and lessons learned.
- Active participation, with signatories contributing time, expertise and energy to collaborative initiatives.
- Industry influence to help raise standards and promote responsible business practices.
- Strategic partnerships with complementary organisations and initiatives to accelerate meaningful progress.
The Working Group and its Manifesto aim to become the leading B Corp voice for the events industry, advancing sustainability through collaboration, peer support and collective action.
The initiative was founded by Ariela Schnitman of Worlds Better and Holly Arnold of Raw Tipis. And, as a founding signatory, Exclusive Collection joins a growing community of B Corps committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and regenerative events industry. Other organisations signing the Manifesto at the launch event included Event Concept, Viva Esprit, Meet Events and By Word of Mouth.
Ariela Schnitman, Co-Chair of the B Corp Events Working Group, said: “Over the past 12-months, we’ve consulted with B Corps across the events sector to understand what should be included in the Manifesto and how the Working Group can create the greatest impact. This first face-to-face gathering brought senior representatives from across the industry together for an important discussion about how events can be a catalyst for positive environmental and social change, while continuing to deliver meaningful experiences for attendees. Looking ahead, we have an exciting programme of activity planned, alongside a growing network of like-minded B Corps helping to shape best practice and drive progress across the sector.”
Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director of Exclusive Collection, added: “It was fantastic to see our industry come together around a shared purpose and collective action. As a founding signatory of the Manifesto, Exclusive Collection was proud to host the launch at South Lodge and support the role B Corps can play in driving positive change across the events sector.”
