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The world stands at a crossroads. We face challenges that no business can solve alone—climate change, rising inequality, and social division. Yet, businesses hold the key to lasting change, and the B Corp community is already leading the way. Now, it’s time to raise the bar as 2025 marks a new chapter of impact with the next generation of B Lab’s standards. We need ALL hands on deck and EVERY business has a role to play. Are you ready? Learn more about B Lab’s new standards, coming soon: https://lnkd.in/eyRFa28b This video was created in collaboration with the talented team at Earthrise Studio #BCorp #BCorpCertification #BCorpMovement #Sustainability #ForceForGood #SystemsChange

Who holds the power in our economy, and how do we change it? At last week’s Global Philanthropy Forum, B Lab Global’s Co-Lead Executive Sarah Schwimmer joined a powerhouse panel to tackle this question. From shifting ownership models to the tension between for-profit and non-profit structures, the conversation explored how we can redefine economic power for a more just and inclusive future. At B Lab, we’re committed to reshaping business as a force for good, and that means challenging outdated economic structures to build a system that works for all. We’re proud to contribute to this critical dialogue and help shape the next frontier of economic possibility. How can we rethink the ways the economy is measured, structured, and governed? Let’s discuss in the comments! ??? Brian Kettenring Sandhya Nakhasi Andrea Dehlendorf Common Future The Global Fund for a New Economy #Philanthropy #SystemsChange #BCorp

Today business, tomorrow the world. Every business has the chance to make a difference through its actions, but it takes energy to put change in motion. Good thing we love a challenge. Find out how #GenB is using business as a force for good: https://www.bcorpmonth.com #BCorpMonth

Think purpose doesn’t pay? Think again! ?? New data shows UK #BCorps are outperforming ordinary businesses: they are growing faster, hiring more, and making a bigger impact. Between 2023 and 2024, small and medium-sized UK B corps saw: ? 23% turnover growth (vs. 16% national avg.) ? 9.6% more employees (while others shrank by 0.5%) ? 91% of B Corp CEOs report a positive impact from certification The UK is home to 2,400+ B Corps, making up a quarter of the 9,500 B Corps worldwide. And with new standards published next month, the movement is set to grow even stronger. Are we seeing a shift in what business success looks like? Share your thoughts below! ??? Learn more on B Lab UK’s website: https://bit.ly/3DBjLuO Photo credit to the B Lab UK team.

??Without diversity, companies struggle to hire. ??Without inclusion, employees quit. ??Without equity, entire groups are left behind. This isn’t just bad for business—it’s bad for society. In this episode of Forces For Good, we dive into what it takes to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Sarah White, COO and Co-Founder of B Corp Fairware Promotional Products, shares how rethinking hiring policies can break down systemic barriers. And Tom Strong of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions explains why the old “social contract” between workers and employers no longer works—and what we can do instead. ?? Tune in now, available on all streaming platforms: https://lnkd.in/eHwGJpdF What’s one way your workplace fosters belonging? Drop it in the comments! ??? This podcast was brought to you by B Lab and Hueman Group Media, with funding provided by the Gates Foundation. #InclusiveWorkplaces #EquityAtWork #JEDI

?? The #GenB movement is growing—and the numbers speak for themselves. From startups to global brands, #GenB is proving that a better economy isn’t just possible—it’s already happening. Are you ready to be part of it? ?? #BCorpMonth #BCorp

Not everything you hear is true… ?? There are a lot of myths out there about B Corps and B Lab. Is #BCorp certification only about environmental impact? Will the new standards make it more difficult for B Corps to stay certified? ?? Swipe through to separate fact from fiction—and drop a comment with something you’ve always wanted to know about B Corps, we'll try our best to respond to all! ??? #BCorpMovement B Lab Europe B Lab Africa B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand B Lab UK Sistema B

A steady paycheck isn’t enough anymore—people want work that means something. In the latest episode of Forces For Good, host Irving X Chan Gomez talks with Annemiek Nusmeijer (Greenjobs.nl (B Corp)) and Julie Richards (The Guardian) to explore how companies can attract and retain mission-driven employees. From the surge in sustainability careers to making purpose more than a buzzword, we unpack what today’s workforce truly values ?? Tune in now & drop a comment: What makes a job worth it to you????? #FutureOfWork #JobsOfTheFuture #PurposefulWork

Progress is faster, goals are easier, and our most ambitious dreams are realized sooner when we work together. #BCorpMonth is all about the B Corp? community—a generation of people using business as a force for good across industries, regions and cultures. No mission too big. No business too small. No effort too late. No future too far. #GenB

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women-owned #BCorps and leaders driving change, challenging the status quo, and proving that business can be a force for good. Did you know that... ?? 32% of B Corps worldwide are women-owned ?? 41% of B Corps say certification drives transparency & accountability Yet, progress isn’t happening fast enough. The global gender gap has only closed by 68%, and at this rate, it’ll take 134 more years to achieve full equality. We can’t wait that long. That’s why most B Lab regional partners are making #BCorpCertification more accessible with a 40% Equity Discount for underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women-owned businesses with annual revenue below €5M. ?? Learn more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/gjrGp8RC Know a women-led business making an impact? Tag them in the comments and celebrate their work! #IWD2025 #BCorp #GenderEquity