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📢 Our 2023 Annual Report is here, packed with insights, highlights from our network, and stories of better business impact. From navigating global shifts to empowering a growing community of change-makers, join us for a glimpse into the milestones that defined the #BCorp movement in 2023. Ready to explore? Head over to our website and read the full report for an in-depth look at our progress: https://bit.ly/4dzcW9U

🗞 IN THE PRESS: Spreading the news with Broadsheet Media Melbourne Our Director of Communications and Engagement, Angie Farrugia, recently sat down with Melbourne's leading city guide, Broadsheet, about how we're on a mission to change the world from our certified B Corp co-working space The Commons. The article highlights some of our certified B Corps who also work from The Commons, from Who Gives a Crap to Ooni. The B Lab AANZ team is privileged to work alongside so many impactful B Corps that are prioritising people and planet alongside profits. ➡️ Swipe for the highlights 📲 Read the full article - https://lnkd.in/giY2r9Hw 💡 Feeling inspired? Register for our free online ‘Behind the B’ course to learn how your business can become a B Corp - https://bit.ly/43pBqhx"

Now that polling day has passed and a Labour government has been elected, we ask the important question: where do Labour's manifesto commitments leave British businesses and the role they can play in creating the future we need? Chris Turner, executive director at B Lab UK shares his thoughts in our latest blog on #ReinventingBusiness. 🔍 #NewGovernment #BetterBusiness #Election https://lnkd.in/gz5g78fw

🌟 A huge thank you to all the #BCorps that submitted their stories for our upcoming digital series with BBC StoryWorks! We received over 600 submissions from companies all over the world spanning different industries and sizes, each showcasing the remarkable impact of the #BCorp community. We are reviewing each submission carefully, and you can expect to hear back from BBC producers in the next 6 to 8 weeks if we’re able to include your story. We can’t wait to share these inspiring stories with the world and celebrate the positive impact the B Corp movement is having on people and the planet! 💫 #BCorpMovement #BBCStoryWorks

According to the United Nations World Tourism Association, US$95 of every US$100 spent on tourism in the developing world leaves host countries. This economic leakage — where money flows from local communities to international businesses — burdens many local economies and accelerates environmental decline. But travel also has incredible potential to do good. When done responsibly, it can boost local economies, fund conservation efforts, and create employment opportunities. What’s more: travellers want to choose more sustainable options, but how can they navigate the myriad of sustainability certifications and claims to ensure their choices truly make a positive impact? In her latest article for National Geographic, Holly Tuppen explores how #BCorpCertified companies are leading the way in responsible tourism. With over 100 certifications in the travel industry, #BCorps stand out by prioritizing their impact on the environment and society, not just their bottom line. “It sounds grandiose, but if we all spend our money with B Corp-type businesses, then our world is likely to be a better place to live.” — Thomas Power, Co-founder & CEO of Pura Aventura. 🗺️🌟Ready to make your wanderlust count? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e_NgQ65J #BCorp Intrepid Travel Much Better Adventures Inside Travel Group | B Corp™ Luxury Cottages | B Corp 🌿 Travel Matters | B Corp Steppes Travel Mr & Mrs Smith B Lab UK

🎉🎂 It's our birthday! B Lab is turning 18 today — that's right, we’re officially all grown up! Since 2006, our journey has been dedicated to transforming capitalism for the benefit of all people, communities, and the planet. Over the years, we’ve seen remarkable growth and impact: 🌍 Nearly 9,000 #BCorps from all over the world proving that business can be a force for good 👷 More than 800,000 workers positively impacted 📈 Over 280,000 companies using the B Impact Assessment to manage and improve their social and environmental impact Our mission has always been about creating a world where business is a force for good, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together with our incredible community of B Corps, partners, and supporters. To everyone who has been part of our journey —THANK YOU! Here’s to many more years of building a better world, one business at a time!

At B Lab, we create standards, policies, tools, and programs to transform capitalism for the benefit of all people, communities, and the planet. A key part of our mission is shifting the behavior of business. By adopting new governance models and improving social and environmental performance in line with our standards, businesses not only make a positive difference but also set powerful examples for others, paving the way for broader change. But we don’t stop there: across our network, B Lab runs local and regional programs to equip leaders with practical tools for continuous improvement. A standout initiative is the Impact Improvement Program led by B Lab US & Canada in 2023. This eight-week program, facilitated by DEI mindset coaches from Beyond Inclusion Group, helps B Corps explore racial equity practices and policies. Participants committed 3 ½ hours each week to learn about employee wealth-building, fair-chance hiring, inclusive recruitment and retention, and setting goals for accountability. The program continues with a new cohort in 2024! 📽️ Watch the video by B Lab US & Canada showcasing the remarkable activities of their Racial Equity team in 2023: https://bit.ly/3LbvJv6 🔗 Learn more about our work in 2023 in our Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4dzcW9U

Performative allyship 😶 hard pass! We can spot pink/rainbow washing a mile away, swipe so you can too ➡️

Historically, LGBTQIA leaders have been at the forefront of social change, advocating for the rights and recognition of LGBTQIA individuals and other marginalized groups. Figures like Harvey Milk and Marsha P. Johnson, for example, have help dismantled systemic barriers and challenged discriminatory practices, contributing to a vision for a more just and equitable world. In corporate spaces, LGBTQIA leaders are driving diversity and inclusion practices, championing stakeholder governance to prioritize the well-being and interests of all stakeholders, thereby ensuring that LGBTQIA individuals and other marginalized groups have a genuine voice. To mark #InternationalPrideDay, we spoke with three LGBTQIA led #BCorps – BUDDY BUDDY, Eosis, and Mightybytes, Certified B Corp — to learn how they successfully integrate stakeholder governance into their business practices and continuously work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable system. Their authenticity, resilience, and commitment to inclusivity set a powerful example, encouraging others to embrace diversity as a strength and to build workplaces and communities where everyone can thrive. 🏳️🌈🔗 Read the full blog post on our website to learn more about their stories: https://bit.ly/4eI09T9 #LGBTQIA #DiversityAndInclusion #StakeholderGovernance #BCorp

What better way to end Pride Month, than to launch our JEDI toolkit! 🌈 Together with B Corps Tony's Chocolonely, Triodos Bank, Swapfiets, Vebego Participatie, VIE People | B Corp Certified, MUD Jeans, O My Bag Amsterdam, Ace & Tate and Elemental | B Corp we created a toolkit to give you tips and tricks on how to tackle various JEDI challenges. The first topic discusses unconscious bias and combines the expertise of B Corps to provide best practices. 👉 Explore the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/eCQfW7ax Did you know that in the Evolving Standards for B Corp Certification there is an impact topic Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)? Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eFSYDNm2 #bcorp #dei #jedi #sustainability #bcorpcommunity #pride #pridemonth