This past summer, our Operations Director, Rachel Haynes, launched the second iteration of our B Academics Summer B Impact Teams Program. This initiative was created to serve students worldwide who do not have access to a B Impact Teams program at their home institutions, while also fostering collaboration among diverse teams. The program supported our student engagement strategy by connecting students to the business as a force for good movement through this experiential learning model. Hosted remotely over a 9-week period, the program provided an accessible and impactful experience. Below, we share key outcomes and takeaways from our 2025 program.

Overview of the Program
The Summer B Impact Teams Program brings together students, mentors, and mission-driven companies to collaborate on meaningful sustainability and social impact projects. This program offers students a unique opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, working directly with companies aiming to improve their impact using the B Impact Assessment (BIA). Through hands-on experience, students gain valuable consulting and sustainability skills while helping companies progress towards B Corp certification or deepen their commitment to social and environmental goals.

“Making connections with like-minded professionals was definitely what I was seeking, and that’s what I found. The program mentors and leadership were invaluable in sharing impact career tips and tricks, and I loved feeling enmeshed with the B Corp Movement”. – Student Participant 2025

Summary Metrics
This year’s Summer B Impact Teams Program saw remarkable engagement and results:

• Overall satisfaction: 4.4 (out of 5) average
• 100% would recommend the program to a friend
• Familiarity with B Corps: 4.5 (out of 5) average
• Average time spent in program per week: 4 – 8 hours

“I enjoyed the amazing team work! Brainstorming and working together with mission led students and mentors.” – Program Mentor 2025

New Program Features

2025 Program Awards
This year a new feature of the program was the final presentation awards which highlighted students that went above and beyond in the summer program. Congratulations to all the students below:

Team Leadership: Rebecca Owen, Lucas Granados, Rayna Phillips, and Brenda Renee Bailey
Outstanding Mentors: Eve London and Amy Kostelansky-Rafinski
Company Partner: Craft Good Business
Best Presentation: Craft Good Business Team
Most Impactful Presentation: Aiden and Ivy Team
Star Presenter: Alyssa De La Cerda and Rayna Phillips
Strategic Thinking: Yi Ming Ng

Partnership with Ecolytics
This year B Academics was fortunate to also develop a new partnership with Ecolytics! This partnership allowed the student teams to leverage the Ecolytics software to support their project during the summer. This was instrumental in supporting the students learning objectives during the summer as well as supporting the companies with their impact data insights. A huge thank you to the Ecolytics team for their partnership.

Key Takeaways
The program’s success was built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and the shared desire to drive positive change. Here are a few highlights:

• Exceptional Impact and High Satisfaction: The data shows the program’s significant value. It not only provides hands-on learning but also successfully connects students and companies, earning high satisfaction scores from all participants. The 100% recommendation rate highlights the program’s powerful positive effect on participants.
• Building a Deeper Understanding: The program continues to excel at demystifying the B Corp movement and the B Impact Assessment. Participants left with a much clearer understanding of these concepts, empowering them to apply this knowledge in their future careers.
• The Power of Real-World Application: Students and companies alike praised the hands-on nature of the program. This experiential learning model allowed students to apply their academic knowledge to real business challenges, gaining valuable consulting and problem-solving skills, and helping companies advance their impact goals.
• A Growing and Committed Community: The program fostered strong connections among students, mentors, and clients from diverse backgrounds. Participants frequently mentioned the value of networking and collaborating with like-minded individuals who share a passion for using business as a force for good.

Looking Ahead
The success of the Summer B Impact Teams Program demonstrates the power of experiential learning combined with real-world impact. As we look to the future, we aim to expand the program’s reach, creating even more opportunities for students and businesses to collaborate on impactful initiatives. With the demand for sustainable business practices growing, we are excited to continue shaping the next generation of leaders in this space.

Visit our B Impact Teams Program page to see if applications are open for the next summer program!

B Impact Teams Program Page