The Good Business Festival

Is the UK’s conversion to electric vehicles happening quick enough to support Net-Zero goals? Or is there a better and more beneficial path for us to take? Watch 'ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET?' in partnership with @uk_aspen. @PennyRichards1 @_XavierBrice_ bit.ly/3SfipI9

Since the news of @patagonia's share give away, it has come to light that many brands are offering green credentials that are not backed up by action. Watch 'Real Purpose or Green Washing?' @petergilheany @Forster_Comms @mariachenoweth @TRAID bit.ly/3Sk9CEL

With the accelerated rise of fast fashion brands, have humans become more concerned with aesthetics than the future of our planet? Watch 'We are Going Out of Fashion.' Starring @evekekeh @bundlee, @TamaraCincik @FashionRoundTab and @JoannaDai @Daiwear bit.ly/3fgvl1M

Could micro-businesses be the answer to some of society's most pressing issues? Watch 'Unlikely Heroes' on demand now. #GoodBizFest #SmallBusiness @katehardcastle @HanCockroft @ClarityMediaCom @marshmallowist @ShalomLloyd @Naturallytribal bit.ly/3BOa7Qf

Delivered in partnership with @sthelensCouncil, day two session ‘Innovation as Standard’ brought together three very different companies to discuss the importance of innovation within an organisation. @GlassFutures @BangOlufsen @Inovusmedical Watch now! bit.ly/3UEw5hq

Watch ‘Horizon Scanning’ as experts forecast the next five years for businesses in the UK. Featuring @mollymjones, @BritishAcademy_, @RGurumurthy, @nesta_uk and Andrew Sandoz, @deloitte #GoodBizFest #Economy bit.ly/3BKjZL8

Delivered in partnership with @HaltonBC, 'How not to build a white elephant' is available to watch now. Featuring: @paulkalleegrove @KiPartnerships, Matthew Golton @TPExpressTrains, David Parr OBE, Mairi Johnson @MuseumLiverpool and Jo Harrop @PlacedEd. bit.ly/3xF7X4c

A 2020 survey reports that 57% of people believe that capitalism does more harm than good. On demand session 'Creative Capitalism Challenge' looks to the future of our economic model. @EMicheler @LSEnews @realVickyPryce @FeliciaAyensua @TheBlackEcon_ bit.ly/3xFY2f1

Watch ‘Making it Count – The Future of Finance’ on demand now! Presenting: Peter Kirby, Co-Founder of @Tred_earth, Chinazom Ume- Ezeoke, MBA Student and Chartered Professional Accountant and @Ruskin147 Technology Consultant, Writer and Broadcaster. bit.ly/3QVOB1P

Influencers from across different fields of good business joined us to share their exclusive tips on how we can drive positive change. ‘New Narrators – Who’s Writing the Rules?’ featuring speakers from @innocent, @theoceanbottle and @pentameter bit.ly/3dkTjrz

What is the Fair Employment Charter and how will it make a difference to our economy in the Liverpool City Region? Hosted by @lucysiegle, we were joined by @metromayorsteve from @LpoolCityRegion and Germaine Fryer from @TheWomensOrg #GoodBizFest Watch now: bit.ly/3C2QcyM

How can businesses commit to purpose over profit? Day Two practical session ‘Changing for Good’ answered just that. Watch as we were joined by good business leaders Jenny Herrera, James Ghaffari, Janet Williamson and Soulla Kyriacou. #GoodBizFest bit.ly/3dvo65n

Covid-19 has given house builders, architects, designers and urban planners an extraordinary opportunity to rethink housing design and placemaking. Watch HOUSE NATION, featuring @AlisonBrooksArc and @OsamaSBhutta #GoodBizFest bit.ly/3QhN6ec

In partnership with @WeAreTorus, Day One session 'The Regeneration Game' highlighted the importance of optimising land resources for societal benefit. Featuring guest speakers from @CituUK, @DMA_architects and @lpoolcouncil. #GoodBizFest Watch here: bit.ly/3bnmpWV

How do we ensure towns and cities have a common purpose shared by all members of society? Watch now. bit.ly/3yTbo7r @paulkalleegrove @kipartnerships @AgrawalPooj @PRACTICEPUBLIC @AgamemnonOtero @EnergyGardenLDN @ralfalwani @UrbanScaleInt @PeelLandP #GoodBizFest

@TheDavidConnor, @_jesslobo, Imogen Woolley and @climatejon joined us for Day One session 'What's all this got to do with a kebab shop in Toxteth?' Find out how local businesses can support the @UN's Sustainable Development Goals. #GoodBizFest bit.ly/3B5DP4F

Are climate pledges and commitments being backed up with actual action? Day One session ‘The Only Option is Action’ included @beththoren from @PatagoniaEurope, Chris Turner from @BCorpUK and economist, @graceblakeley. #GoodBizFest #ClimateEmergency bit.ly/3znTsD6

Is society supporting ethical consumerism in theory but not in practice? Watch @JimNeedell and @drjomeehan evaluate the ‘say do’ gap when it comes to making more sustainable, responsible purchases. #TGBF #GoodBizFest #Ethics #ConsumerTrends bit.ly/3If5qln

Continuing on the theme of consumer trends, day 2 saw CEO of @IpsosUK, @KellyIpsosUK host a Public Perception Barometer looking at the latest global trends and predictions. ‘The only way is ethics… or is it?’ Watch Now. #GoodBizFest #ConsumerTrends bit.ly/3ycneJv

IS THE WELLNESS INDUSTRY MAKING US SICK? Watch TGBF team up with @uk_apsen to deliver this insightful session. @pennyrichards1 @HBtherapist @jolawnvictor @headspace @arbonne @wellspokenmark #Ethics #ConsumerTrends #Wellness #TGBF #Good Business bit.ly/3Iw1q0b