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European B Lab Network

Why Purpose-Driven Businesses are Shaping the Future of the Economy

Explore how B Corps in Europe are balancing profit with purpose. Our latest study reveals insights into their financial performance, workforce growth, and resilience during crises, showcasing why purpose-driven businesses are shaping the future of the economy.

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Harnessing the power of business

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B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people and the planet. Across Europe and the globe, B Lab’s international network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business to shift the behavior, culture, and structure of capitalism. We certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way in addressing society’s most critical challenges.

A Growing Movement

People want to work for, buy from, and invest in businesses they believe in. Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Use our map to explore the growing community of companies using business as a force for good.

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New B Corps

Creating systems change

As our community grows, so does the urgency to collaborate with other across industries and borders to achieve our vision. By mobilizing businesses and working with other movements, coalitions, policymakers, activists, and organizations, we can change our economic system to positively impact all stakeholders — workers, communities, customers, and our planet.

  • Our theory of change

    The global strategies to achieve our vision.

  • Collective Action and Coalitions

    Unlocking new forms of collaboration.

  • Changing policy

    Advocating for all business to consider its impact on people and the planet

Latest news & events

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5 Things to Know About the Resilience and Financial Performance of European B Corps

Explore how B Corps in Europe are balancing profit with purpose. Our latest study reveals insights into their financial performance, workforce growth, and resilience during crises, showcasing why purpose-driven businesses are shaping the future of the economy. Download the full report for more.

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Second Consultation Summary Report

Community Feedback Drives B Lab’s New Standards for Businesses Forward

24 September 2024 – At a time when businesses are increasingly seen as agents of change, B Lab shares the findings from its latest public consultation revealing how community feedback is shaping the new standards for B Corps and businesses looking to be a force for good.

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Bewley

Leading environmentalist praises B Corp Bewley's coffee for sustainability projects

Bewley’s, an Irish coffee company and B Corp, has been praised by Dr. Jane Goodall for pioneering sustainable practices, including forest restoration and renewable energy use in coffee production, setting a global benchmark for the industry.

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