BBB Catalyst NC

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For over one hundred years, BBB has focused on promoting an ethical marketplace between businesses and consumers. The definition of an ethical business is evolving to include environmental and social consciousness. The BBB Catalyst program recognizes businesses in our area whose actions favorably impact the environment and society, and provides opportunities for all businesses to make a difference.

Benefits of participating in the BBB Catalyst Program

Promoted by BBB as BBB Catalyst Business on various platforms
Listed in directory of Catalyst Businesses, linking you with businesses making contributions to the environment and society
Opportunities for discounts from Catalyst partners and other Catalyst Businesses
Opportunities to volunteer alongside other Catalyst Businesses
Promoted on BBB Eastern NC social media accounts (@BBBEasternNC)
Opportunities to be featured on the Brunch with BBB Podcast
Designation as a BBB Catalyst Business on your Accredited Business Profile

We offer this all for no cost at this time.

Become a BBB Catalyst Business!

Fill out the form below to tell us the areas of impact your business has on making our community a better place to live!

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*1. Your name:

*2. The name of your business:

*3. Your email address:

4. Does your business take steps to leave a smaller ecological footprint? This may include reusing materials, recycling, composting, having employees work from home, etc. Please describe. (optional)

5. Does your business take time out of a work day to volunteer with a 501(c)(3) organization or for a cause? Please describe. (optional)

6. Does your business donate money or items to an Nonprofit Organization (NPO) or cause? Please describe. (optional)

7. What other things does your business do that makes it a Catalyst for change? (optional)

8. List any additional information about your business (optional) (optional)

Why should your business focus on Social Responsibility?

A growing number of consumers prefer purchasing from socially responsible companies.

The satisfaction of being a business making contributions to the environment and to society.

A high percentage of the workforce prefers working for businesses that display qualities of Catalyst businesses.

Get involved with BBB Catalyst Partners

Want to do good and drive change but not sure where to start? BBB Catalyst has partnered with several organizations to provide opportunities to businesses looking for ways to give back. Check out our Catalyst Partners below to see how they can help your business get involved!

We believe we all have a responsibility to work towards a better world. That’s why Activate Good improves our community through people-powered projects for good! Learn about hundreds of volunteer opportunities to improve our community.

Visit Activate Good

The BBB Educational Foundation works in concert with BBB of Eastern NC, managing its educational and charitable initiatives.

Foundation initiatives include:

Scambusters®
In Pursuit of Ethics
BBB Torch Awards Programs
BBB Torch Scholarships

Visit the BBB Educational Foundation

We’re here to unlock sustainability for all businesses. We believe that every business has the power to make a difference. Our job is to make sustainability something every business can achieve by simplifying impact, and empowering businesses with easy tools and science backed solutions from climate experts.

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