Make Business a Force For Good
B Lab is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
We won't stop until all business is a force for good.
Make Business a Force For Good
I often wonder to what extent business can help society in its goals and alleviate poverty, preserve ecosystems, and build strong communities and institutions... B Lab has proven that there is a way.
The B Corp movement is one of the most important of our lifetime, built on the simple fact that business impacts and serves more than just shareholders — it has an equal responsibility to the community and to the planet.
In this increasingly complex world, big brands and companies are fundamentally challenged as to whose interests they really serve... This is where we found B Lab accreditation a great way to express our long-time commitment for dual economic and social progress, through our ambition to support people's adoption of healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices.
What would a company look like if citizens, not shareholders, were the focus? . . .The most prominent alternative is the legal designation of ‘benefit corporations’ and the closely allied B Corporation Certification.
The time has come to rethink the system to stop the ecosocial crisis gripping humanity. This is the philosophy of the B Corp movement, which brings together companies determined to 'rewrite history' towards a fairer and more sustainable economic model.
Read articleBusinesses have not always been concerned with giving back to communities. Companies exist to deliver products or services and make a profit. But expectations have changed.
Read articleThe B Corp designation is one of the most sought-after third-party certifications, indicating that a brand meets a certain level of environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
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