Stockport creative agency, Dawn, certified as a B Corporation

Stockport-based creative and branding agency, Dawn, has officially been certified as a B Corporation in recognition of its efforts to be a force for good in business.

Dawn has always believed business should be a force for good. Becoming a B Corp gives the agency a solid framework to keep pushing to do even better for its team, clients, community, and the planet.

Becoming a B Corp isn’t just a label, it’s about taking action. The agency has challenged ourselves across every part of the business, looking at how things are done: how Dawn supports its team; how it works with suppliers; its transparency; and its sustainability. Other action Dawn is taking as part of its B Corp journey includes:

• Supporting the next generation of designers through portfolio reviews, mentoring, talks at schools and colleges, and helping shape course content to keep the industry moving forward.
• Giving clients’ in-house designers the chance to spend time with Dawn’s design and digital teams, so they can get hands-on support, fresh ideas, and feel part of a creative community.
• A charity partnership with Create Arts. Dawn fundraises, raises awareness, and supports the incredible work they do – bringing creativity to those who need it most – boosting confidence, connection, and wellbeing along the way.
• Becoming a Living Wage employer, and, every quarter, giving the Dawn team wellbeing days off to relax, unwind, and recharge.
• Boosting team and workplace green goals – stepping up recycling across different waste streams and teaming up with a local e-waste service to responsibly get rid of old devices.
• Working on being a better employer by making real changes that actually matter. Dawn have introduced new policies – like those around breastfeeding and menopause – and ensuring training is available whenever new policies or updates roll out. The agency has also moved its Employee Handbook online so it’s simple to use, always up to date, and easy for the whole team to navigate.
• Analysing of suppliers, setting up new policies, and surveying them for their input. Dawn is also increasing its efforts to work with local partners wherever we can. These promises will guide every buying decision made.

Writing in a LinkedIn post, where Dawn also shared a short video of their work ahead of becoming a Certified B Corporation, founder, Dave O’Hearns said:

“We are immensely proud to be part of the incredible B Corp community across the globe. This milestone is a big step in our journey to continually improving and using business as a force for good. Putting people and purpose at the heart of what we do, not just profit.

“A huge thank you to everyone for their work towards the achievement. It took time, effort, and a whole team that genuinely cares.“