My third annual Impact Report

My third annual Impact Report

Every year on Earth Day — 22nd April — I pause to reflect on what I've achieved, where intentions have fallen short, and how I plan to do better. It's a fitting date for publishing my annual Impact Report. Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970, the very year the world first went into ecological overshoot, consuming more of the Earth's resources than it could regenerate in a single year. That sobering milestone makes the commitment to measure, report, and improve feel not just meaningful, but urgent.

This year marks my third Impact Report, covering the last fiscal year. It's an honest look at the business — the wins, the challenges, and the carbon footprint — and it tracks progress against my Action Plan for reducing carbon and nature impact. What began as a requirement of my B Corp commitment has become one of the most valuable things I do. Pulling it all together each year creates a discipline of reflection and accountability that keeps good intentions from gathering dust.

None of this would be possible without my clients. This business has just entered its third decade, and that milestone belongs to the people who have trusted me with their spaces. Thank you brilliant clients!

Transparency and accountability are at the reason I publish this report. Progress isn't always linear, but measuring it honestly is how I make sure I keep moving in the right direction.

You can read the full Impact Report here

Do you want to be an ethical business too?

I really want to support others in my industry to deliver beautiful, consciously created spaces and products.

If you're reading this and are interested in pursuing B Corp certification, I would advise to just start the B Corp process on where you are today using the B Lab Impact Assessment tool (free!) to identify where any gaps might be where you can work on.

Here's SOME QUICK WINS to help begin the journey...

1. At least, back the Better Business Act and push for the Companies Act to include people, planet as well as profit (free!)

2. Set UN Sustainable Development goals for your business using the SDG tool (free!) 

3. Use my book to set a Project Goal for a project - whether that's aligning with a sustainability goal of the client's - or the ethics of your business.

Let me help you. It doesn't need to be at B Corp level. If you are in my industry, I offer support for improving processes.  We don't HAVE to be certified to be ethical in business! 

I can help you look at how your projects are specified - or how you operate as a business. Just get in touch.


Hello there,

I'm Chloe Bullock, I'm founder of Materialise Interiors,  Brighton-based B Corp certified interior design company which I started in 2005.  

With over 30 years experience of the design industry and most of that time in sustainability, I work for clients, architects and interior designers helping with sustainable and regenerative design solutions, sourcing and materials - as well as running their businesses ethically.

BIID Director + Registered Interior Designer® | BIID Merit Award 2025 | Co-founder Interior Design Declares | RIBA Author 'Sustainable Interior Design' | B Corp Certified® since 2023 | PETA’s Compassionate Designer 2023 | Vegan Design certified™ | Co-founder IVIDA | Living Future Accredited


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