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A Note From Adrianne Gordon, Big Path Capital COO
We are ending this March on a high and hopeful note at Big Path Capital thanks to our recent opportunity to be in community — in person! — with fellow Certified B Corporations. At this month’s gathering of U.S. and Canadian B Corps in Vancouver, Michael and I connected with fellow purpose-driven business leaders during formal sessions and informal conversations.
It’s only appropriate that the gathering happened during B Corp Month. Big Path Capital is proud to be one of the first B Corps, certifying more than 15 years ago. Since then, the U.S. and Canadian B Corp community has grown to more than 2,500 companies! While so much has changed, one unifying thing has stayed the same: Making business a force for good.
The B Corp community has provided so much value to our business and mission during that time. The support, resources, relationships, and ideas from other like-minded businesses have been an incredible return on our investment to achieve and maintain Big Path’s B Corp certification.
Doing business differently, for the good of people and the planet, is often inspiring and sometimes challenging. I’m grateful to be on the journey toward better business with other leaders like you who are willing to weather the challenges, share lessons and best practices, and make time to truly connect — with people and our beautiful planet.
Thank you for joining us on this journey toward a sustainable economy that works for all.
Redefining Business Success with the B Corp Community
“What inspired me initially and continues to inspire me is being part of this collective mission of transforming capitalism, which is at the heartbeat of the B Corp mission.” — Michael Whelchel, Big Path Capital Founder & CEO
With a mission to connect impact companies and funds with values-aligned investors, Big Path Capital has social and environmental impact improvement as its core. That mission made Big Path a natural fit to become one of the first Certified B Corporations more than 15 years ago. Read about Big Path’s journey to B Corp certification and how B Corp values help us lead the charge on building an inclusive economy. Read more.
What We’re Tracking
B Consultants Help Build B Corp Community and Impact | By helping companies measure their impact and supporting them in attaining B Corp certification, B Consultants are expanding the community of mission-driven businesses. If you’re interested in becoming a B Corp, but not sure where to start, read this article from B Lab U.S. & Canada for expert insight. Read more.
This Could Be Your Company’s Number One Source of Emissions—and It May Not Even Be on Your List | Did you know the climate impact of your company’s banking strategy could be your greatest source of emissions? Check out this insightful article on Fast Company from Kate Williams of 1% for the Planet. Read more.
Kate will elaborate on this topic at the MO Summit during the session “Bank On It: Your Finances Are Your Climate Power” alongside Ken LaRoe of Climate First Bank and Paul Moinester of Topo Finance. Learn more and register for MO here!
B Local Asheville’s 2023 Impact Report | Big Path Capital is proud to be a member of B Local Asheville and looking forward to growing the B Corp community in Asheville and Western North Carolina. The group’s first annual impact report highlights 2023 successes and plans for 2024. Read more.
Team Highlights
Big Path Joins B Corp Community at Champions Retreat
Big Path Founder & CEO Michael Whelchel and COO Adrianne Gordon just returned from Champions Retreat in Vancouver, an event for the B Corp community hosted by B Lab U.S. & Canada. It was a jam-packed week of connection, content, and inspiration. Among the highlights, Michael shared his knowledge on impact investing as part of a special CEO Forum and Adrianne co-led a session on personal integration within professional selves. Big Path is grateful to the community and the organizers.
Project Manager Kristin Remenschneider Celebrates Three Years at Big Path Capital
Congratulations to Kristin Remenschneider on her three-year anniversary! As Project Manager, Kristin brings a wealth of experience in event planning, logistics, and onsite management. Her calm demeanor, positivity, flexibility, and attention to detail are what make all of Big Path Capital’s events successful.
To honor Kristin’s contributions through our Ripples of Impact initiative, Big Path has made a $3,000 donation to the charity of Kristin’s choice, Protect Our Winters. The Boulder, CO-based non-profit was founded by athletes to support legislation that addresses climate change, a meaningful mission to this lifelong skier. Read more.
Meet Us on the Path
Take a look at where you can find us — and join us! — in the coming months:
- March 28: Five Fund Forum virtual event
- April 15-17: MO Summit in Austin, TX
- July 15-17: Impact Capitalism Summit Nantucket
- September 11-12: BLD Southeast in Atlanta, GA