For more purposeful business
As a certified B Corporation, we believe that business can be a force for good. We are committed to using our experience, knowledge and expertise to help those we work with bring about a better future.
Advocating for better
As part of our commitment to engage with industry groups and stakeholders who advocate for improved social and environmental performance and more purposeful business, we have signed up to the following organisations:
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Design Declares
Design Declares is a growing group of designers, design studios, agencies and institutions here to declare a climate and ecological emergency.
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Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage Foundation is a movement of businesses, organisations and people ensuring that everyone can earn a wage that meets their everyday needs.
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Clean Creatives
Clean Creatives is a movement of advertisers, PR professionals, and their clients cutting ties with fossil fuels.
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SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that aims to mainstream climate action in the small to medium sized business community, and enable SMEs to build resilient businesses for the future.
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Better Business Act
The Better Business Act will transform the way we do business, so that every single company in the UK takes ownership of its social and environmental impact.
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Prosper
Prosper work with leaders from all sectors to transform Scotland’s economy.
Here’s how we’re doing…
IMPACT REPORT 2023
Change is happening. We’re here to help the good guys win.
We are at a tipping point.
Our way of life is no longer sustainable.
Our insatiable consumption and dependence on fossil fuel is wreaking havoc on our environment.
Our capitalist economy is widening the gap between rich and poor, causing unrest and division, and our industrialised attitude to work, treating humans as machines, is causing real damage to our physical and mental health.
We need to rethink what we need and value as a society - and fundamentally change how we live.
But there is hope...
Attitudes are changing.
What was once deemed acceptable (or even celebrated) is now becoming unpalatable.
Established businesses will need to rethink how they do business and new ones will emerge to capitalise on gaps left by others who don't react quickly enough.
Conscious and responsible leaders will lead the change.
And we are compelled to act...
We are here to help responsible leaders liberate the heroic spirit of business.
To put the skills we have been sharpening over the last 20 years to greater use.
To form a network of aligned experts - who will be vital in delivering the change required.
To seek out the leaders who are driven to have a positive impact.
To lead by example - ensuring our own business is sustainable and has a positive impact on all our stakeholders.
We’re a small, close-knit team who are driven to make a difference.
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Ross started H&A in 2000. He works closely with clients to ensure their strategy is clear and they have the right team in place to deliver on it. If you're looking for someone who can find a parallel between coaching kids rugby and a business problem, however tenious, you need look no further.
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David has over 25 years' experience in design, brand and strategy. He works to develop our services in line with client engagements and leads all aspects of design and creative output.
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Lee is responsible for driving forward H&A's B Corp journey, aligning our business strategies with social and environmental impacts, and ensuring that sustainability is woven into the fabric of the company's operations.
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Rufus has over 20 years’ experience helping companies become more environmentally sustainable. He works with clients to both highlight opportunities for positive change and to create a compelling narrative that draws on their purpose-driven journey.
We believe in empowering people
Believe that business is fundamentally about people
Believe that people are fundamentally good
Believe that power lies in unity
Which means we…
We believe in doing well by doing good
Share good ideas
Help others be successful
Lead by example
Which means we…
We believe in learning by doing
Set a clear direction
Embrace ambiguity
Stay the distance
Which means we…
BEING HUMAN AT WORK
A series of short articles that highlight key ideas around being more human at work, and the benefits that can emerge from a more human-centric approach.
ADVOCATING FOR BETTER
On a journey?
Let's talk to see if we can help you along the way.