B Movement Builders Engage Employees Around B Corp Values — The businesses powering the transformation to a stakeholder economy that takes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors seriously are typically smaller, which means they generally are more nimble than big corporations and can adjust their operations and products quicker. But some larger companies are heeding growing calls for social and…

B Movement Builders Share Progress and Challenges — The concept of stakeholder capitalism has come to the fore in recent years. For instance, in late 2019, the Business Roundtable (BRT) of elite American CEOs adopted a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, declaring that companies should not just deliver value to shareholders but also to stakeholders…

Founder of B Corp Impakt Calls on Businesses to Get Strategic by Incorporating Stakeholders and Pursuing ‘Change for Good’ — There is increasing attention to businesses delivering value to all stakeholders, and to the benefits of sustainability and equity in the workplace. However, it can be hard to discern the extent to which such pronouncements are authentic —or at least authentically implemented.

Workers are voluntarily resigning from their jobs in record numbers in what is being called the Great Resignation. In fact, more than 11 million workers left their jobs between April and June of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many companies are seeking the driving force behind this…

Global Movement Advocates for Policy Change to Leverage Business as a Force for Good — Labor market upheaval, climate threats, and worsening social inequality are challenges that threaten the future of businesses of all sizes. For proponents of stakeholder economics, they also are serving as evidence that it’s time to act for broad and lasting systemic change. One of those proponents is Marcel Fukayama, head…

B Corp Renews Focus on Community, Planet, and Equity While Navigating COVID-19 Challenges — Over the last two years, the tourism industry has been one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless trips and events have been canceled, borders closed, and travel restrictions enforced both domestically and internationally, creating immediate and continued strain not only on this industry but also local…

BrightFarms Founder’s Newsletter Offers Tips to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Food — The indoor farming industry has seen a huge influx of investment over the past year, and accordingly has become a popular solution for growers. As I have written about before, AppHarvest attracted leading investors such as Martha Stewart and venture capitalists, and in September 2020 the company went public through…

B Corp Network Builds Salon Recycling Practices and Customer Awareness — For many people, the hairstylist’s chair is more than a place to sit for a haircut. It also often serves as a source of social connection and discussion of the latest news, celebrity gossip, or community happenings. Green Circle Salons sees another role for that chair: a tool for social…

Recent Research Focuses on Gauging Awareness of and Future Opportunities for B Corps — With a focus on data-driven impact, Fors Marsh Group has grown over 20 years into a research and strategy firm with nearly 400 employees that emphasizes transparency, measurement, and accountability. In its work with clients, Fors Marsh Group uses research to address important societal challenges such as reducing suicide and…