Who we are
Volans is a collective of experts at the forefront of sustainability, innovation, and systemic change. We’re here to find new paths and help pioneering business leaders make sense of an emergent future in the face of exponential planetary challenges.
Pioneers of progress
The worst of times can be the best of times to drive change. Our team helps pioneering leaders open their minds to new possibilities, relationships and business models. To transform successfully in the face of exponential change – giving them the tools, narrative, networks and courage to move towards a life-sustaining future.
It is time we stopped backing degeneration and started investing in regeneration.
Our mission is to create positive systemic impact using business as a force for good
B Corp Certification
Volans became the first British company to certify as a B Corporation in March 2013. Last time we re-certified we were ranked in the Top 5% globally for Governance.
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Volans was the first certified UK B Corp still operating, and we intend to keep being a force for good for many more years to come.
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Our founder, John Elkington has written 21 books on sustainability and regenerative business. Tickling Sharks is his latest — give it a read.
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Hummingbirds harmed in the building of this website. However, climate change is altering their migratory patterns, making it harder for them to find food. Another reason to fight global warming.
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The percentage of Canadians working at Volans born in Winnipeg.
Inspired by the magic of flight
Watching a flock of individual birds come together in a murmuration, moving in synchronised harmony as a single entity, sparks curiosity and hope of what we can achieve together. Inspired by the magic of flight and the ingenuity of nature, our aim is to make bold leaps in progress and drive breakthrough change.
Our team
Founded by the ‘Godfather of sustainability’.
Established by sustainability pioneer John Elkington and led by Louise Kjellerup Roper, Volans was the first British company to certify as a B Corporation and is recognised for coining the concept of the triple bottom line. Since the inception, our work has been rooted in strategic conversations that catalyse action and drive progress. Guided by the intelligence of natural systems, our hummingbird icon with its extraordinary design represents the growing potential of nature-inspired solutions in developing future materials, products, processes and economies.
