B Corp Month – Why We’re Proud to Be Part of Gen B
Welcome to Generation B(amboo)
What if businesses weren’t just about making money but about making a difference? That’s the B Corp way—and The Cheeky Panda is all in. Welcome to Generation B, where the ‘B’ also stands for Bamboo!
B Corp Month is all about celebrating brands that are building a better future, today—for people, the planet, and the way business is done. And us? We’ve been about that life since day one. Pandas, people, and the planet—it’s always been bigger than profit.
Why We Became a B Corp Before It Was Cool
We didn’t just want to sell sustainable products; we wanted to prove business can do better and we’re already thinking about saving the world, one bamboo toilet roll at a time. So, way back in 2019—whilst other companies are still trying to figure out recycling— we set about becoming one of the UK’s first 100 B Corp. The paperwork? A mountain of it. But we don’t sweat it, we munch through it like a panda with its favourite snack.
What goes into that shiny B Corp badge? A deep dive into five key areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers—basically, everything you’d want a genuinely good company to care about. You need 80 points to pass, and we’re proud to now roll in at 87.2. Cue the confetti cannon.
And our strongest asset?
Bamboo: Because trees have better things to do
Some people train for marathons. Others have a loyalty card at their local pub. Us? We’re all about bamboo. Even pandas don’t love it as much as we do.
And we don’t just use bamboo - we live and breathe it. Which is quite funny, as bamboo literally make the air more breathable as it absorbs 35% more than trees, pumps out 30% more oxygen, and needs less processing, which means fewer emissions.
Oh, and one more thing. Bamboo grows back. Forests don’t. It’s that simple.
So while deforestation displaces wildlife (not cool), bamboo forests are buzzing with life. Pandas, birds, all kinds of furry (and let’s be honest, crawly) friends—when you choose bamboo, you’re basically giving biodiversity a big leafy high-five.
Want to know more? Check out our Impact Report for all the juicy stats.
Join the Gen B(amboo) Revolution!
Being a B Corp isn’t about flexing a fancy logo—it’s about doing business right. That means looking after people, the planet, and (yes) even your bum.
And the best part? Smarter swaps can make sense, work brilliantly, not require a whole personality shift AND deliver big impact. Less deforestation, lower carbon emissions, and happier wildlife, all from your comfort of your own home.
So, next time you shop, back brands that actually care. Because every roll, wipe, and tissue matters.
The future? Bright. Green. 🎋 Bamboo-powered.
When Adam was a little lad and paper not invented
He wiped his bum on a rhubarb leaf and walked away contented.
His mother got in such a mess and said ‘what can I do ?
You must not use my rhubarb now
I need it here to stew.
Why not try something else instead
Why don’t you try Bamboo
Oh mum that is a good idea
I’ll see what I can do.
That was the birth of Cheeky Panda
Many years ago.
And now we all find comfort knowing trees are free to grow
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