B Lab Europe

Following the example of pioneering B Corps and successful pilot projects, B Lab Europe and B Lab Benelux are now trialing a four-day workweek to boost employee well-being, efficiency, and resilience, aligning our organizational practices with our mission to transform the economic system. Learn more about our six-month pilot in action and how we navigate challenges and benefits along this journey! ?? https://lnkd.in/eh8e5g44 Thanks to 4 Day Week - Global for providing a comprehensive source of data and research along the way and to our colleagues at B Lab U.S. & Canada and pioneering B Corps like Stone Soup Consulting or Tyler Grange | B Corp? for leading the way and inspiring us! #4DayWorkweek #FutureOfWork #Innovation #EmployeeWellbeing #SystemsChange

As we enter the critical second week of #COP29, world leaders have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate climate action. With the stakes higher than ever, bold decisions are needed to meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement and the outcomes of the Global Stocktake. We stand alongside Mission 2025—a global coalition of businesses, investors, and civil society leaders—calling on G20 Heads of State to take decisive steps: → Move the money: Agree on a high-ambition finance goal at COP29 that mobilizes the resources developing economies need for a fair and sustainable transition. → Publish the plans: Submit national climate plans by February that align with 1.5°C, are sector-specific, and backed by investment-positive policies to drive sustainable growth. COP29 represents a turning point for climate action. Decisions made here will set the stage for COP30 in Belém and determine how the world moves forward to address the climate crisis. The world is watching, and the moment for ambition is now. It’s not game over—it’s game on. ?? #Mission2025 www.mission2025.world We Mean Business Coalition United Nations Global Compact María Mendiluce Sarah Schwimmer Irving X Chan Gomez

While global leaders convene to tackle the climate crisis at #COP29, recent developments in the EU raise concerns about the future of #sustainability legislation. Proposed rollbacks on key regulations like the #CSRD and #CSDDD threaten progress toward corporate accountability and sustainable business practices. Across the #BCorp movement, we’ve seen how transparency and accountability can transform businesses into forces for good, balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. But businesses can’t do it alone. Robust policy frameworks are essential to align economic growth with the needs of society and the planet. Now is the time for courage. We urge the governments of Europe, and all global leaders gathering at #COP29, to seize this moment to create an economy that is truly for the benefit of people, businesses and our common nature and habitat. ?? Dive into our latest blog post, where Carlota de Paula Coelho, Head of Policy, Katie (Katharine) Hill, Co-Chair, and Wojciech Baginski, LL.M. MBA, Board Member of B Lab explain why sustainability policy is essential for a thriving future—and what’s at stake if we don’t act: https://lnkd.in/eQ-Cwvp7

Who joined the B Corp community in Europe recently? ?? Today, we welcome another cohort of companies that chose the B Corp certification as the starting point of their continuous journey of impact improvement, joining the community of more than 2,000 B Corps across Europe. Welcome to the #BCorp movement, everyone! ???? Cible Communication, SquareNuts, Fonk's Backwaren AG, Greenspeed, Maison Dandoy, Iscal Sugar SA, BELGA SOLAR, Springbok Group BV, PROMETHEUS, HASA OPTIX, Nats Rawline, Atlas Reizen ???? LEEV, A-dam | Certified B Corp?, Anthos Fund & Asset Management B.V., Buenaparte, Pink Gellac, Boekenbalie BV, De Groene Afslag Holding B.V., SuperHeroes Everywhere, Everyone.org, The Social Handshake, De Clercq Lawyers, Notary, Valsplat, Pineut, SUITSUIT International BV, Daffee, Lumen Loyalty B.V., Obsession, Mepal BV, Marie-Stella-Maris, Fastned B.V., ZO Clean Planet BV, Great Place To Work, Westergasfabriek Management B.V. ???? Mifuko - Work of hands and hearts ???? Aqua d'Or, Nordic microbes, A Clean Spirit, &Tradition, Yrolí Copenhagen, Econet A/S ???? TOTEME ???? Corporate Good AS | Certified B Corp ???? Peak Compliance S.r.l. Società Benefit, etic.a Srl, Cavalca Linea Ufficio S.r.l. Società Benefit, PEDEVILLA S.p.A., FITT Group Spa, Rota&Jorfida srl società benefit, Slowear, Gruppo YEC, BC BONCAR, Roncadin S.p.A. SB, AiCARR Educational Srl, F.lli Saclà SpA ???? Bonduelle Deutschland, Vier für Texas ???? Abiocom, Private Sport Shop, aVB, Parents on board, TECHNATURE, oOlution, TANAMAN, C?té Fish, SESSUN ?? Check out all B Corps worldwide ?? https://bit.ly/3kiYYC2

Congratulations to B Lab France on the milestone of 500 #BCorps in France! ???? #500BCorpFrance

Shared prosperity is at the heart of the #BCorp movement, but what does it really mean? It’s about building economic systems where workers have a real stake in the success they help create. Through specific standards—from equitable workplace practices to financial wellness programs— #BCorpCertification ensures that businesses do more than pursue profits; they prioritize employee well-being, equity, and shared growth. Today, over 800,000 workers are positively impacted by these practices, leading a movement toward a more equitable economy. ?? How does shared prosperity look like to you? Share with us in the comments! ???

Ready to learn more about how your business can become a #CertifiedBCorp? Join us on November 20th for the next B Impact Assessment Webinar, hosted by B Lab Europe’s Markets Development team! Dive into the B Corp movement, connect with pioneers, and get all your questions answered. Our special guest will be Semtrio, a Turkish B Corp focused on sustainability consulting and providing strategic guidance since 2016. Semtrio combines a strong commitment to net-zero principles with a passion for technology, supporting sustainable development and working to prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dAy3PBWv Interested in more B Corp-related events around Europe? Explore them all: https://lnkd.in/eJW7b_Wv

News from Ireland! ???? Renowned environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall has praised Irish #BCorp Bewleys Coffee | B Corp for their pioneering work in Honduras, backing a project that utilizes the Integrated Open Canopy (IOC) method! Learn more below ??

?? This October, the European B Corp movement hit a big milestone — there are more than 2,000 Certified #BCorps now across Europe! This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about commitment to high social and environmental standards that make a real difference. Our evolving standards for B Corp Certification bring the B Corp community together to transform how businesses create impact, stay accountable, and lead with purpose. These 2,000 B Corps represent a shared vision of doing business better and pushing each other forward. ?? From January through March of 2024, we held our second consultation on the draft of the new standards for B Corp Certification. With invaluable input from over 1,000 contributors, we’re excited to keep sharing how your input shapes these standards and the steps we’re taking to finalize them! To all our partners, B Corps, and change-makers: Thank you for growing this movement with us and for believing in what it stands for. Let’s keep building, keep challenging, and keep creating an economy that benefits all. Learn more about the evolving standards for B Corp Certification ?? https://bit.ly/47zJ62J

???? Last week, 24 Spanish B Corps, Multiplicador@s B, Local B Communities and B Academics met in Madrid to kick off the new era of the B Corp movement in Spain! B Lab Spain had had the opportunity to work together with all the communities of Spanish B Corp movement to co-create, deepen and learn first-hand about the new strategic lines that will define the future of the community. Learn more below ??