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B Corp Movement in Switzerland
B Lab Switzerland was officially launched in 2017. Since then, more than 100 Swiss companies have become certified B Corporations by meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
The Growth of the Movement
The Swiss B Corp community reflects the rich cultural diversity of the country. With more than 21 industries represented and companies of all sizes in three different linguistic regions make the B Corp Switzerland community unique.
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9.145 +Companies Globally
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120 +B Corps in Switzerland
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21Industries in Switzerland
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1Unifying goal
B Corps in Switzerland
How do we drive change in Switzerland
B Lab Switzerland has developed several programs to promote a transition to a more sustainable economy that benefits both people and the planet.
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Swiss Triple Impact
Developed by B Lab Switzerland, the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) is a unique national program that helps Swiss companies of all sizes and sectors make concrete, three-step commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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B Academy
B Academy programs aim to deepen students’ knowledge of sustainability and provide them with tools and case studies to solve entrepreneurial challenges. It offers a variety of curricula on ESG strategic management, impact measurement, and inclusive business pathways.
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B Leaders
B Leaders is a training program for professionals who want to help companies measure and manage their social and environmental impact. It provides a theoretical foundation and practical methods for individuals who want to lead their organizations to the B Corp certification.
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Swiss Boards for Agenda 2030 (#SBA2030)
B Lab Switzerland and InTent have developed the Swiss Boards for Agenda 2030 (#SBA2030), an alliance of CEOs and board members committing their companies to take action by training two third of their board to sustainability, changing company bylaws to enhance social and environmental responsibility, making credible commitments on the SDGs and attending an annual #sba2030 roundtable to engage in collective actions.
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Alliance for Sustainable Enterprises
The Alliance for Sustainable Enterprises stands at the forefront of the sustainability movement, uniting 500+ Swiss businesses and organizations dedicated to sustainable practices. Coordinated by the B Lab Switzerland Foundation and featuring members such as Der Gewerbeverein, ECG Switzerland, öbu, and Swiss Leaders, our coalition advocates for policies and standards fostering responsible business conduct. our proposal for a new corporate status is currently under discussion in the Swiss parliament.
News
“Plan B” to Raise Awareness and Break out of the Status Quo
B Lab Switzerland launched its first awareness campaign called "Plan B" at the end of B Corp Month 2023. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with 13 Swiss B Corps and aims to spark a dialogue about essential changes in our economic system, as well as the role that businesses can and must play as catalysts for change.
Testimonials
Alina Swirski
Country Manager at Too Good to Go
B Corp is a powerful way to demonstrate that we care about the effect we have on the wider world. We fight food waste and have sustainability at our core. We are also growing fast and B Corp is a useful framework for ensuring that we retain this sustainability.
Patrick Odier
Managing Partner at Lombard Odier
Sustainability is deeply embedded in our DNA and our investment offering. Being a B Corp emphasizes the message that the financial industry can be a powerful catalyst towards economic sustainability.
Dan & Galina Witting
Founders at Baabuk
At Baabuk we feel honored to be part of the B Corp movement. The community is a true guide and companion on the path to always improve on our People, Planet and Product efforts.
Reto Ringger
Founder & CEO at Globalance Bank
Actions speak louder than words in terms of credibility, especially in our sector. We founded Globalance to drive a paradigm shift in asset management. With the B Corp certification, we let independent third parties speak for us.
B Lab Switzerland Team
B Lab Switzerland is composed of about twenty employees, with different areas of expertise and experience.
Jonathan Normand
CEO & Founder
Jean-Robert Jorda
Co-Director Engagement Programs
Caroline Fourré
Co-Director Engagement Programs
Patrick Headon
Senior Lead Engagement and Certification
Sébastien Chahidi
Certification (SME) & Community Lead, Head Education Programs
Reports
At B Lab Switzerland, we continuously produce reports to assess our activities, results and objectives. Follow our page to keep up to date on our latest news.
B Lab Switzerland Annual Report 2022
Unveil the essence of B Lab Switzerland's accomplishments throughout 2022 with our comprehensive Annual Report.
B Academy Report
The Report highlights our academic collaborations, using B Academy's resources to outline our education vision.
B Leaders Report
The B Leaders Report provides a comprehensive overview of our B Leaders training-related activities since 2018.
