B Lab

New York City, here we come! 🗽✨ In just a few weeks, the city will transform into a global hub for visionaries—leaders from business, civil society and beyond—coming together to accelerate climate action. And we’re so excited to be in attendance this year! We'll be jumping into a packed week of events, proudly championing the #BCorp movement and the leadership role B Corps play in driving climate action, while also learning from our community, collaborating with like-minded changemakers, and fueling real, lasting progress. From thought-provoking sessions at B Corp Futerra’s talk on how to drive climate action, to engaging conversations at Seventh Generation’s happy hour on how businesses can connect consumers with issues that matter, there’s plenty to be excited about. Swipe right to check out the events we’ll be attending, and if you're around, don't hesitate to say hi! 🙌 #ClimateWeekNYC

 📢🌎 We’re calling on our network to join the @SME Climate Hub’s SME Climate Ambition Drive. Small businesses play a crucial role in the global climate movement, and it's more important than ever to support their efforts. That’s why we’ve committed to the #SMEAmbitionDrive— a campaign aimed at empowering organizations like ours to take bold action in backing small business climate initiatives across supply chains and networks. In collaboration with climate leaders, our goal is to inspire 10,000 SMEs to sign the SME Climate Commitment before COP29. Join us in this effort. Stand with your SMEs today and help us reach this important goal! Become a supporter of the campaign: https://bit.ly/4cYjf5w

It was a pleasure to join Ryan Honeyman again for a great conversation about how B Lab is evolving the standards for #BCorp Certification. Our conversation reinforced for me the value of the #BCorp community. I'm so grateful for everything B Corps do and the passion they bring to demonstrating that business can be a force for good! Together, we are driving meaningful change, and we are proud to stand alongside such a remarkable group of businesses working to redefine success in the global economy. Thank you for your ongoing leadership and impact, and thank you for your trust in us at B Lab as we finalize the new standard in the coming months. We're in this together.

Before we can begin certifying companies against B Lab’s new standards, it’s crucial to establish a strong foundation. The development of these standards is the essential first step in our transformation, but we must also consider how we assess and verify companies’ impact, especially as we adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape. 🎥 Meet David Leathers, Senior Program Manager at B Lab Global, as he shares why this foundational work is just the beginning of a larger transformation. From building robust tools to enhancing our assessment processes, every piece is key to ensuring our standards drive real, measurable change. 👉 Watch the full clip to learn why this process is setting the stage for more impactful standards, why it takes time to get it right, and why we’re excited for the future: https://bit.ly/4dPgVPD #BCorp #EvolutionofStandards #BCorpCertification #Sustainability

Curious about how B Corp standards are evolving? Make sure to add our ‘Walk the Talk’ exhibition to your agenda at Louder than Words. On both days, tour the exhibition stands at Oxford Town Hall displaying the proposed new standards. Join daily lunchtime Ask-Me-Anything sessions with the standards team at B Lab Global, including Judy Rodrigues, director of standards, Bernard Gouw, and David Leathers, senior program manager. We also welcome your feedback to help shape how B Lab UK supports businesses as they transition to the new standards. 🚶 Add ‘Walk the Talk’ to your agenda via the festival app. 

“B Lab is not here to create a certification and standard for the sake of certification. We're here to change the economic system.” — Clay Brown, Interim Co-lead Executive and Head of Standards, Certification, and Product Delivery at B Lab Global. In the latest podcast episode of Beyond the B, Ryan Honeyman sat down with Clay to discuss how the standards for #BCorp Certification are evolving to drive systemic change and meaningfully demonstrate the leadership role of B Corps in this transformative journey. Tune in to explore the rigorous process companies undergo to achieve B Corp status, the benefits of joining this community of frontrunners, and the complexities involved in developing standards that are universally impactful. 🎧 Full episode here:  https://bit.ly/3Za2C3s #EvolutionofStandards #PodcastEpisode #BeyondtheB

💥 Countdown to impact begins! Just under one week until B Lab UK hosts the biggest #BCorp gathering ever in Oxford! Join us as B Lab Global’s standards leaders Clay Brown and Judy Rodrigues take the stage to share the future of our standards, and don't miss Sarah Schwimmer tackling the exciting journey of building a diverse and inclusive B Corp community. Have you secured your spot yet? 🎫  Time’s ticking—get your tickets below!👇

🌟 Celebrating a decade of movement building, B Lab Europe recently launched its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing the remarkable growth of the B Corp community across Europe—doubling in size since 2021! 👉 Explore how the team is driving the #BCorp movement into new markets, raising the bar for business standards, and pushing for EU legislation that holds companies to higher levels of purpose, accountability, and transparency: https://bit.ly/4c49jqx

Businesses are no longer just economic actors; they’re agents of transformation with the unique opportunity—and responsibility—to lead and create meaningful, lasting change. The #BCorp movement is a powerful example of this shift. By prioritizing long-term responsibility over short-term gains, #BCorps are shaping a future where business benefits all people, communities and the planet. How will your business lead the way in creating lasting change? Learn more at www.bcorporation.net

How can businesses fight greenwashing? Or champion racial justice? Can they tackle poverty, promote fair wages, and still maintain a healthy bottom line? 🤔💡 These are just a few of the questions we dive into on Forces for Good, our award-winning podcast that explores systems change through the lens of the #BCorp movement. Join us as we take a hard look at how businesses are solving the biggest societal and environmental problems of our time. From expert interviews to inspiring success stories, there’s something for everyone—tune in now and join the conversation! 💬 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4dV7TQF Spotify Podcast: https://spoti.fi/4dziil8