Responsible Innovation Conversations: Business as a force for good

Paul Batterham (Head of Innovation at Kainos) and Tom Ebbutt (Director of Impact at B Lab UK) discuss the B Corp movement, measuring impact and balancing global and local responsibilities.
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Date posted
31 January 2025
Watch time
45 minutes

In this episode of Responsible Innovation Conversations, Paul Batterham (Head of Innovation at Kainos) sits down with Tom Ebbutt (Director of Impact at B Lab UK) to explore the evolving B Corp movement and its role in reshaping business practices globally.

The conversation dives into Tom’s role as Director of Impact, highlighting how impact is measured and the importance of accountability in driving meaningful change. Together, they discuss the concept of responsibility within a global business context, examining the complex trade-offs companies face between local responsibilities and global commitments.

Whether you're a business leader, innovator, or simply curious about how companies can make a difference, this conversation is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

Key learnings

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What is B Lab UK and the B Corp movement?
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The role of stakeholders in modern business
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The challenges of responsible innovation
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The Better Business Act explained
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Global vs. local trade-offs

This episode features

Paul Batterham
Head of Innovation · Kainos
As Head of Innovation at Kainos, Paul is passionate about exploring how emerging technologies can solve some of the world’s most complex challenges, responsibly and sustainably.
Tom Ebbutt
Director of Impact · B Lab UK
Tom is the Director of Impact at B Lab UK, working to empower businesses to measure and improve their impact on the world while fostering a global movement of responsibility and accountability.