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B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 – Fireside Chat Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7EAjEfnIUQ B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 focused on the pivotal role of academia...
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 – Panel Session #2: Driving Systems Change through Empowering and Educating Change Leaders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA0_dQcPRnk B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 focused on the pivotal role of academia...
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 – Panel Session #1: Driving Systems Change through Institutions and Networks
https://youtu.be/AhXLbT7EInE B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 focused on the pivotal role of academia and B Corps as...
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 – From Equity to Impact: My Journey with B Lab and the Power of Storytelling for Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNMSdsHk4CQ B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 focused on the pivotal role of academia...
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 – Introduction and Welcome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlwB1694yO0 B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2024 focused on the pivotal role of academia...
Spring 2024, Global and Sustainable Strategy, MGMT 497
Knauss School of Business Mission StatementWe develop socially responsible business leaders with a global mindset through...
Social Innovation Internship: Cultivating Innovators to Serve Humanity
University of San Diego internship program developed for students working with impact organizations in our region. More...
Chat with the Board Series: The Evolution of the Standards
https://youtu.be/dzbJAcYRLrw Conversation with B Academics Executive Director, Jessica Yinka Thomas, and B Lab Standards...
Sustainable Universities and Colleges: Sustainability Advances in Institutions of Higher Education
This book offers a collection of decision-making and organizational models aimed at advancing sustainability in higher...
Chat with the Board Series: Michael Conger Slides and Resources
Please see Michael Conger's slides and resources on social entrepreneurship research.
Chat with the Board Series: Michael Conger
https://youtu.be/sJWWLt8bZqA A conversation with B Academics Vice Chair of Membership, Michael Conger and Associate...
The Sustainability Lens Game
The Sustainability Lens Game - developed by Dr. Tamara Stenn, a US economist, and social entrepreneur - is...
Impact Consulting Fellowship Handbook
The Impact Consulting Fellowship is a two-month-long remote project open to all undergraduate, MBA, and master’s students...
B Impact Teams Conversation Series May 2024
https://youtu.be/9ICfibI39KA
Meaning and Morality: How Tools of Business Ethics Shape Workers, Subjectivities in B Corp Certified Organizations
The B Corp certification, a framework for corporate social responsibility, was established in the United States in 2006....
Chat with the Board Series: Summer Brown and Michael Dorff
A conversation between B Academics President Summer Brown, JD, and Professor Michael Dorff, JD, the Michael & Jessica...
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2023: Closing
https://youtu.be/Nbk51eiimj4
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2023: Keynote Conversation with Ryan Honeyman
https://youtu.be/6UQ8Pv5Cp3o
B Academics Teaching Roundtable 2023: Opening & Roundtable Discussion
https://youtu.be/xXidDqX5jnU
B Corp 101 for B Corps Course
A Comprehensive Course on the B Corp Movement, Certification, Community, and Collective Action for B Keepers & B Corp...
Ep. 113: Jay Coen Gilbert: B Corps & Fixing the Source Code Error in the DNA of Business
Within this episode, you'll have the opportunity to listen to insights from Jay Coen Gilbert, who serves as both the...
5 Key Takeaways About B Corp Brand Awareness
This article highlights the importance of demonstrating purpose and credibility to attract customers and job seekers who...
Sustainability Advantage Master Slide Decks
These six slide collections represent a valuable resource containing more than 900 slides, offering valuable insights and...
GRI and B Lab team up on impact management
Facilitating the integration of the GRI Standards with the B Impact Assessment for companies.
Chris Marquis Better Business Teaching Event
Watch a conversation between Dr. Kristin Joys of University of Florida, Chair of the B Academics Curriculum Innovation...
Chris Marquis Better Business Teaching Event Q&A
Q&A session following the webinar featuring Chris Marquis author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is...
Publicly Traded Tech Company Believes Formalizing Stakeholder Governance Will Bring Shareholder Success, Veeva Systems
The cloud-computing solutions firm, operating as a publicly traded entity and catering to the worldwide life sciences...
Operate Your Business As You See Fit: New Legal Form Widens Directors’ Decision-Making Considerations
The benefit corporation represents a corporate structure that empowers companies to factor in a wide spectrum of...
Malouf announces status as benefit corporation
Malouf, a local company, emphasized its commitment to ethical business practices as it revealed its newly acquired status...
American Investment in the 21st Century, Washington
Senator Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has released a report titled...
Ep. 151: Amelia Swan Baxter: Building The Next Economy with WholeTrees
Amelia Swan Baxter, one of the co-founders of WholeTrees, engages in a conversation with Erin Axelrod from LIFT Economy....
Ep. 149: Funmilola Fagbamila: Black Lives Matter, White Allyship, & Emotional Intelligence
Erin Axelrod from LIFT Economy engages in a conversation with Funmilola Fagbamila to delve into the origins of the Black...
Eileen Fisher
In 1983, Eileen Fisher entered a fashion trade show without any prior experience, lacking garments, patterns, or sketches....
TOMS shoes
Before turning 30, Blake Mycoskie launched and divested four enterprises. However, it was in Argentina that he stumbled...
Inclusive Economy Challenge
B Lab knowledge base questions and information on the Inclusive Economy Challenge.
KickStarter
Back in the early 2000s, Perry Chen faced the challenge of organizing a concert in New Orleans. During this endeavor, he...
Ep. 141: Brock Dolman: Thirsty for a Balanced Water Budget
Brock Dolman, co-director of the WATER Institute, Permaculture Design Program, and Wildlands Program, engages in a...
Overview of Changes in Version 6 of the BIA, B Lab
This document outlines the key topics that have received approval for modifications between Version 5 of the B Impact...
A Conversation with Emmanuel Faber & Andrew Kassoy
A conversation between Emmanuel Faber Chairman and CEO of Danone and Andrew Kassoy Co-Founder of B Lab
Method #2
In this installment of the How I Built This Summit, we showcase the co-founders of Method cleaning products, Adam Lowry and...
Workers Part II
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
Workers Part III
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
Community Part I
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
Community Part II
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
Environment
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
B Lab United Kingdom
B Lab regional website.
B Lab Global
B Lab regional website.
Method #1
During the late 1990s, Adam Lowry and Eric Ryan challenged the idea that "environmentally friendly products can't...
EP 132: Choosing The B Corp Life with Buzz Food Truck Founder Michael Sirianni
In today's edition of What Works, we extend a warm welcome to Michael Sirianni, the proprietor of Buzz, a mobile sandwich...
Ep. 6: Jenny Kassan: How Women Entrepreneurs can Raise Mission-Aligned Capital
Jenny Kassan, the creator of LIFT Economy Law, outlines strategies for women entrepreneurs driven by a mission to secure...
B Corp Anthem
The reasons why businesses are joining the B Corp movement and why investors and consumers should care.
Workers Part I
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
Community Part III
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
B Academics Spain
B Academics branch Spain.
Introduction to the Standards
This presentation introduces the B Impact Assessment, describes its development, and provides an overview of the standards...
Guides of best practices for improving your B Impact Score
These mini cases studies spotlight how businesses have used the B Impact Assessment to improve their overall impact.
Governance
Interested in diving deep into each section of the B Impact Assessment?These training resources cover each section of the B...
B Corp basics
This one page handout covers the basics of B Corps in three steps
Net Impact
The pioneers in engaging students in experiential learning around a better way to do business.Ashoka U curriculum guide:...
B Lab US & Canada
B Lab regional website.
B Lab Australia & New Zealand
B Lab regional website.
B Lab Africa
B Lab regional website.
B Corp certification can help companies connect with conscious consumers
In the United States, the trend of conscious consumerism is on the upswing, as an increasing number of shoppers express...
BDC Podcasts: B Corp Effect
Entrepreneurs who are B Corp certified are reshaping the definition of business success. They leverage their profitable...
Clean the World (a certified B Corp) Social Entrepreneurship Experiential Program
Engage in the Social Entrepreneurship Experiential Program (SEEP) in collaboration with Clean the World, where you can make...
Emzingo-U
Emzingo is a social enterprise and certified B Corp focused on creating the next generation of Responsible Leaders. Since...
What is a B Corp?
This introductory presentation outlines what B Corporations are and and how businesses get certified.
Fact Sheet on Benefit Corporations
Fact sheet about the advantages of benefit corporations
Ep. 99: Kevin Bayuk: Our Journey to an Economy that Works for the Benefit of All Life
Kevin, a co-founding member of the LIFT team, engages in a conversation where he delves into the transformation of his...
B Lab Europe
B Lab regional website.
B Lab Latin America (Sistema B en Latino América)
B Lab regional website.
King Arthur Flour Benefit Corporation Annual Report 2018
Annual report by benefit corporation King Arthur Flour.
Ben & Jerry’s / Unilever
During the mid-1970s, two lifelong friends named Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield made the decision to establish an ice cream...
Ep. 86: Jonathan Rosenthal: Transforming Stories of Oppression Into #NowWeOwn
Jonathan Rosenthal, the Executive Director of the New Economy Coalition, engages in a dialogue with Ryan Honeyman,...
B Corp 2007-2017
The driving force behind B Corp and using business as a force for good, why we must more towards an inclusive economy, and...
Stonyfield Farm
Back in 1983, a pair of farmers with a hippie ethos opted to sell their homemade organic yogurt in order to generate funds...
Maximizing the BIA for B Corp Certification Webinar
Discover how to optimize your use of the recently revamped B Impact Assessment platform for gauging a company's positive...
Public Benefit Corporations Have Arrived in Texas
Public benefit corporations, which are recognized in over 30 states, have now been adopted in Texas. The Texas public...
Corporations Go Medieval
Businesses must generate profits to justify their existence, traditionally relegating concerns for the public good to...
It’s Just Business: Could Benefit Corporations Do Good Better?
Many believe that businesses should have a broader purpose beyond mere profit generation. A study conducted by Cone...
To B or not to B…A Guide to B Corp Certification
Through collaboration with Patagonia and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, we are introducing a...
Ethical Capitalism: Shibusawa Eiichi and Business Leadership in Global Perspective.
Mr. Eiichi Shibusawa, who founded more than 500 enterprises, firmly believed that companies are intrinsically connected to...
More Evidence Of Impact Investing Growth–And What It Means For Social Entrepreneurs
The article discusses the growth of impact investing and its implications for social entrepreneurs. It highlights the...
Ep. 47: John Abrams: Behind the Scenes at the World’s Top Scoring B Corp
John Abrams, the originator and Chief Executive Officer of South Mountain Co, which holds the distinction of being the...
Warby Parker
Back in 2008, procuring a stylish and reasonably priced pair of glasses through online means was a daunting task. This...
Patagonia
Back in 1973, Yvon Chouinard initiated the establishment of Patagonia with the intention of crafting climbing equipment...
Ep. 27: Kate Williams: Global Movement of Companies Investing 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet has evolved into an international phenomenon, uniting over 1200 member firms across 48 nations. These...
The Public Benefit Corporation Guidebook: Understanding Delaware’s Benefit Corporation Governance Model
Written by B Lab Head of Legal Policy Frederick Alexander and presented in partnership with Morris Nichols, this...
Ep. 10: $20 Million & Change: Phil Graves on Patagonia’s New Venture Capital Fund
Phil and Ryan engage in a conversation concerning the driving factors that prompted Patagonia to initiate a venture capital...
B Lab Wins the 2015 John P. McNulty Prize
The recipients of the 2015 John P. McNulty Prize, each awarded $100,000, are Jay Coen Gilbert, Andrew Kassoy, and Bart...
B Lab: Is It Possible to Expand the Influence of Business as a Positive Catalyst?
In its pursuit of reshaping the definition of business success, B Lab acknowledges the necessity of expansion. Its strategy...
Glossary for Good – 16 Models + Approaches for Organizations Doing Good
Ever since the emergence of the concept of corporate social responsibility in the 1960s, the notion that businesses ought...
Welcome to the B Hive
An internet-based platform has been developed by B Lab, aimed at facilitating connections among B Corp personnel, enabling...
Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission
Ben & Jerry's functions based on a threefold mission, seeking to establish interrelated well-being for all those...
Flory Wilson on Metrics, GIIRS and B-Analytics
Flory Wilson holds the position of Director, International, at B Lab. In April 2010, she became a part of the B Lab team,...
Benefit Corporation and L3C Adoption: A Survey Social Entrepreneurs Newsletter
The article discusses the adoption of Benefit Corporations and Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3Cs) through a...
Benefit corporations at a crossroads: As lawyers weigh in, companies weigh their options
Is it advisable for your company to adopt the benefit corporation structure? In this installment of Business Law &...
The B Corp Handbook
The B Corp Handbook is a teaching resource highlighting interviews, best practices, and case studies of companies committed...