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?? THE BATTLE FOR B CORPS: Green, Just, and Accountable? (Part 2) ?? In this episode, legal pioneer William Clark, a key architect of the benefit corporation movement, joins Otti Vogt to explore the legal, ethical, and practical realities of benefit corporations. From their origins to ongoing struggles for accountability, we dissect whether these models genuinely challenge shareholder primacy—or risk becoming another form of corporate greenwashing. ?? What’s inside? ?? Benefit Corporations vs. B Corp Certification – What’s the real difference? ?? Accountability & Enforcement – Can purpose-driven businesses be held to their commitments? ?? The Legal and Global Landscape – How do benefit corporations evolve across different regions? ?? Beyond the Hype – Do these structures truly drive systemic change, or are they just a compliance exercise? This isn’t just a legal discussion—it’s a critical look at the future of business, impact, and responsibility. If you care about ethical capitalism, corporate reform, or sustainability, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. ?? Also watch part 1 of the interview: How Benefit Corporations Are Redefining Capitalism! Video link: https://lnkd.in/eftDz3t2

?? BUSINESS FOR HUMANITY: Buddhist Economics – with Clair Brown ?? Join us for an enlightening session with Clair Brown, a pioneering economist whose work redefines prosperity by integrating sustainability, well-being, and social justice into economic thinking. In Buddhist Economics, Clair challenges the traditional focus on GDP growth and instead advocates for an economy centered on human and ecological flourishing. In this exclusive seminar, Clair will discuss the core principles of Buddhist Economics and why a well-being-centered approach is essential for tackling today’s most pressing challenges—from inequality to climate change. She will explore how businesses, policymakers, and individuals can transition to a more sustainable and just economic system by rethinking consumption, work, and wealth distribution. Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, academic, or sustainability advocate, this session will provide you with fresh insights on how to build an economy that serves people and the planet—moving beyond short-term profits to long-term shared prosperity. ?? Clair Brown is a professor of economics at UC Berkeley and the author of Buddhist Economics: An Enlightened Approach to the Dismal Science. Her research spans innovation, income distribution, and climate change policy, offering a transformative vision for a more ethical and sustainable economy. More information: https://lnkd.in/eeJBtaP6 ?? Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2025 ?? Time: 16:00-18:00 CEWT (3-5 PM UK, 10-12 AM ET, 7-9 AM PT) ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e-dz5AZa ?? Engage with fellow changemakers in a dynamic discussion to exchange ideas and build meaningful connections. For further details about our Business for Humanity sessions, visit: https://lnkd.in/exDcfvU6 Let’s co-create a better future together! See you there! #Leadership #BuddhistEconomics #Sustainability #WellBeingEconomy #Innovation #GoodOrganizations #BusinessLeadership #SystemsThinking

?? THE BATTLE FOR B CORPS: How Benefit Corporations Are Redefining Capitalism (Part 1) ?? The push for benefit corporation legislation promised to reshape business—but did it deliver? In this fascinating #BusinessforHumanity deep dive, renowned legal expert and B Lab general counsel William Clark joins Antoinette Weibel and myself to unpack the exciting story behind benefit corporations: their bold ambitions, legal complexities, and his battle to introduce benefit legislation into the US. ?? Inside the conversation: ?? How benefit corporations challenge traditional shareholder primacy ?? The legislative battle stories that shaped their introduction in the U.S. ?? How the model compares to other legal forms Join us on a deep dive into the legal innovations, political struggles, and lessons learned that continue to shape contemporary discussions about social corporate responsibility and b corps today. ?? Watch now to explore the history and promise of benefit corporations. Part 2 on the evolution and challenges of benefit and b corporations coming soon! Video link: https://lnkd.in/e9kqXiYs #BenefitCorporations #CapitalismReimagined #BusinessForHumanity #BCorps #transformation #management #innovation

???? Join us for the next #BusinessforHumanity edition with Ann Pettifor, world-leading economist and author of The Case for the Green New Deal. Discover how we can tackle climate change, reduce inequality, and build a resilient, sustainable future through bold, transformative economic policies. Ann will share insights on how financing a Green New Deal is not only possible but essential for long-term social and environmental prosperity. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on reshaping our economy for a better world. ?? RSVP now for an inspiring event: https://lnkd.in/e82MzrQn #GreenNewDeal #Sustainability #EconomicJustice #ClimateAction #Transformation #Leadership

OUT NOW: The Grand Business for Humanity Sustainability Retrospective 2024 – The Nice, The Naughty, and The Path Ahead! ?? The year 2024 brings us some painful truths about the slow pace of progress in #sustainability—and a few reasons to hold onto hope. Andreas Rasche offers a candid assessment of the past twelve months: "We are absolutely not where we need to be—let’s not fool ourselves. From an environmental perspective, the only bright spot I can point to is the global uptake of EVs. But in terms of emissions, biodiversity, and other critical areas, progress has been insufficient." As we head into 2025, it's the perfect moment to pause, review and reflect on the key events and our hard lessons learned - from to the glaring gaps in emissions reductions to persistent greenwashing, COPs taken over by lobbyists, and political inertia. ?? Key highlights you can’t miss: * The Sustainability Retrospective 2024: The best and worst events of each month. * The Naughty & Nice Lists: Celebrating moral exemplars and calling out the laggards of 2024. * Sustainable Christmas Lessons: Practical ideas for aligning festive traditions with ecological responsibility. * The Christmas Crackers: Top 10 online resources to understand and evaluate sustainability progress. * 2025 Commitments and Challenges: How can we turn promises into action amidst political shifts and fading corporate enthusiasm? ?? Andreas calls out the stark realities of greenwashing, the limitations of ESG hype, and the frustrating tendency of some firms to adjust targets instead of delivering on promises. Yet, he highlights sparks of hope in the form of smaller, values-driven companies and grassroots efforts that refuse to compromise on sustainability principles. ?? Watch the full video to discover how we can turn data into action, reporting into real impact, and challenges into systemic change. ?? Link to video: https://lnkd.in/edXwpa4i Don't miss out on this honest and thought-provoking conversation about the future of sustainability. This isn’t just about understanding what’s gone wrong—it’s about transforming failures into fuel for real change and making personal commitments to contribute meaningfully. Let's get inspired - or angry - to be part of the solution in 2025. On that note, what’s your own commitment to increase sustainability performance in 2025? Share your thoughts below! Our best wishes for a Happy and More Sustainable 2025 to everybody! #Sustainability, #Innovation, #EnvironmentalJustice, #GreenBusiness, #ClimateAction, #CorporateResponsibility, #ESG, #SustainableDevelopment, #CircularEconomy, #RenewableEnergy Kees Klomp Antoinette Weibel Silvio Christoffel

As the holiday season approaches, we at Global Society for Good Leadership take this time to reflect on the year gone by, cherishing the insights and inspiration gained from many meaningful conversations with remarkable individuals. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming year.

?? BUSINESS FOR HUMANITY: A Sustainability Christmas Special with Andreas Rasche ?? On the twelfth day of climate crisis, my planet sent to me: Twelve leaders pledging, Eleven greenwashing ads, Ten carbon offsets, Nine activists marching, Eight forests burning, Seven seas a-rising, Six droughts a-scorching, Five fossil fools! Four flooded cities, Three toxic spills, Two species lost, And a glacier melting rapidly. (12 Days of Climate Crisis: https://lnkd.in/eEJAYj4W) It’s the most sustainable time of the year! Join us for a witty and reflective session with Andreas Rasche as we unwrap 2024's biggest sustainability wins and missteps, based on the many insights from Andreas’ Sustainability in the Boardroom blog. Together, we'll reflect on key trends, vote on whether the year has been naughty or nice for our planet, and exchange ideas to make 2025 brighter and greener. Expect lively discussions, intellectual cheer, and maybe a few “green” Christmas crackers. Plus, you’ll have the chance to make your sustainability resolutions for the coming year! ?? Date: Monday, 16th December 2024 ?? Time: 11:00-12:30 CET (10-11:30 AM UK, 6:00-7:30 PM HK, 9:00-10:30 PM AUS) ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eQpPbhq7 ?? Special Feature: Cast your vote: Is the world on track or off course? Your insights will shape a collective call-to-action for 2025! Grab your sustainable eggnog and join us to make sure humanity’s next chapter is merry, bright, and aligned with the common good! About Andreas Rasche Andreas is researching and teaching on corporate sustainability with a focus on ESG, governance and sustainable finance. He currently serves as the Associate Dean for the Full-Time MBA program at Copenhagen Business School. Andreas has published over 60 peer reviewed articles in international journals and authored/edited seven books. He has worked for and collaborated with the UN Global Compact on a number of projects. From 2012-2024, Andreas served as Associate Editor of Business Ethics Quarterly and was a Visiting Professor at Stockholm School of Economics (2017-2020). More at: https://www.arasche.com #Leadership #Sustainability #Boardroom #BusinessForHumanity #GoodOrganizations #Innovation #Strategy #CircularEconomy

Join us for a BUSINESS FOR HUMANITY Sustainability Christmas Special with Andreas Rasche!

Join us for the next Business for Humanity edition with Walter Stahel!

?? The Purple Podcast 2: Teal vs. Freedom to Flourish ?? Have you ever wondered how organizations can truly evolve toward purpose-driven, ethical, and flourishing workplaces? Our latest podcast dives deep into this question, comparing Frederic Laloux’s Teal organizations and the Freedom to Flourish (F2F) framework. If you're passionate about organizational transformation, this conversation is for you! 1. Teal Overview and Critique We begin by unpacking the key principles of the Teal model: self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose. While inspiring, we critically examine its reliance on Spiral Dynamics, vague ethical grounding, and challenges in addressing political power dynamics, scalability, and applicability to large organizations. Does Teal’s focus on inner transformation miss the mark for broader systemic change? 2. Philosophical Underpinnings Teal’s constructionist epistemology suggests that shifting mindsets can reshape reality, a compelling but often oversimplified view. In contrast, F2F anchors its approach in Critical Realism, acknowledging the interplay between human agency, structures, and emergent realities. We’ll discuss why this difference matters for sustainable organizational change. 3. Normative Ethical and Political Frames While Teal promotes personal development toward a higher consciousness, F2F draws from virtue ethics and republicanism, emphasizing freedom as non-domination and the cultivation of virtues like justice and courage. This segment will explore the role of ethical foundations in shaping organizational evolution. 4. Integral Development vs. Teal Learning Teal relies on emergent organizational learning through self-management and feedback loops, while F2F emphasizes deliberate integral development, aligning psychological, moral, and institutional growth. We’ll highlight how F2F’s intentional practices create sustainable, scalable systems for human flourishing. 5. Comparing Key Principles We’ll break down how F2F evolves Teal’s ideas, grounding transformation in human dignity, the common good, and practical governance. From decentralized leadership to actionable frameworks, F2F offers a more structured and inclusive pathway. 6. In a Nutshell: Teal 2.0 Finally, we’ll summarize how F2F refines and advances Teal, providing a more pragmatic and ethical transformation framework for organizations to embrace their role in building a flourishing society. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eDscVDkb ??? Why Listen? If you’re intrigued by organizational evolution but find Teal’s spiritual undertones or lack of clarity challenging, this podcast offers a grounded alternative. F2F bridges inspiration with action, making transformation achievable for organizations who truly want to create social value. Tune in now and join the dialogue on the future of flourishing organizations! #LeadershipSociety #GoodOrganisations #LeadersforHumanity #HR #FutureofWork #Strategy #Leadership #Transformation #BusinessEthics