B Corp Month

A Simple Symbol,
A Powerful Signal.

Originally founded by the team behind Surface Matter, Material Rescue  was created to increase circularity and material reuse across the built environment. Operating as distinct brands, the businesses share leadership, operational resources and a unified sustainability management approach– embedding the same impact-led principles, policies and long-term thinking across both companies.

Following Surface Matter becoming a Certified B Corp in May 2024, the brands are preparing to jointly re-certify under the latest B Corp standards in May 2027. For Material Rescue, this marks an important milestone for an off-shoot business focused on driving more practical, scalable change across architecture, design, production, commercial and residential sectors.

What is B Corp Month?

An annual, global campaign held every March. Led by B Lab and powered by the global B Corp community, it is a moment to celebrate what it means to be a B Corp and recognise businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. It helps raise awareness and engagement across existing certified companies, their teams, suppliers and clients, as well as those on a mission to join the movement. 

Redefining Reuse in the built environment

During B Corp Month 2026, Rosie from Material Rescue joined Surface Matter for a breakfast session exploring the future of material circularity and sustainable design. The discussion focused on how leftover, surplus and overlooked materials can become valuable future assets. And, why true sustainability depends on whether materials are used beyond their first application.

The session explored a simple but important shift in mindset: if a material cannot actually be reused later, it's not truly sustainable now.

From rescuing surplus materials to unlocking value in existing fixtures, finishes and systems, Material Rescue advocates for embedding reuse into everyday design and fit-out decisions. Circularity should not feel like an exception or specialist approach.