As we proudly celebrate our re-accreditation of the Gold CSRA Standard, Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) is delighted to present our Social Impact Report.

What does our report contain?

Our Social Impact Report is an important step for us on our journey. At BBF, we support organisations to be the best they can be - and we lead by example.

BBF has embedded environmental responsibility at the core of both its internal operations and external service offerings. From helping others save over 193,000 tonnes of CO₂e through our sustainability-focused support programmes to accelerating our own net zero ambition from 2050 to 2040, we demonstrate that climate leadership is possible - and necessary - at every level

Our commitment to inclusive growth, social mobility, and future talent development underpins all we do. We champion initiatives that inspire the wider business community to support and invest in the workforce of tomorrow. By connecting schools, employers, and career seekers - and encouraging exploration of non-traditional career pathways - we are helping to create a future where opportunity is accessible to all.

Read our Social Impact Report

As an entrepreneurial not-for-profit, led by a volunteer board of SME leaders, BBF is more than a business network - it is a force for good.

We invite you to read our Social Impact Report and see how, together, we are shaping a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable Buckinghamshire.

Gold-standard CSR achievements

Our Gold CSR Accreditation reflects our continued commitment and achievements across the four key pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility:

• Environment
• Community
• Workplace
• Philanthropy

The accreditation is valid for the next three years. This is the third time in a row that we have achieved the highest possible mark, meaning by the end of this accreditation period, we would have been among the gold-standard for CSR achievements for almost a decade! Read all about our CSR Accreditation 

Join us for an event focused on sustainable action

Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey, or are ready to take it to the next level, we invite you to join us at the 'Sustainability, Simplified: Your Guide to Doing Good Business' event that we are co-hosting with CSR-A on September 18th in High Wycombe.

We know that many other businesses are doing good too, but may struggle to shout about their activity and make it known as widely as it deserves to be. This insightful, action-driven event will give you clear, practical guidance that will help turn good intentions into measurable impacts, and help you communicate the great work you're already doing.

We hope to see you there.

Thank you to CSR-A for helping us to compile this report. If you would like to explore creating your own Social Impact Report, contact CSR-A on 01494 444494 or at [email protected], or visit their website for more information.