Irish companies wishing to demonstrate their sustainability credentials and legitimacy, should aim for B Corp Certification, according to environmental consultant.

There is something special about chocolate. But beyond the joy that comes from the experience of eating chocolate, the industry has also been exposed for poor labor conditions and environmental degradation. So it is important for chocolate companies to take their responsibility all the way back to the origin or the raw materials, starting with the farmers in the field who take pride in nurturing their crops and maintaining a legacy for their families. Making the connection from field to finished product is at the heart of Luker Chocolate.

Dutch cultured beef company Mosa Meat announced on September 7 to be able to join the global community of businesses meeting high standards of social and environmental impact as it became a Certified B Corporation™.

Complex standards and mixed messaging are threatening businesses with sustainability overload. Having trained to facilitate one of the certifications available, B Corp, Lorcan Bannon explains why he believes this process can help lift the fog of ambiguity.

You've surely seen it on some of your favorite cosmetics, but do you really know what B corp certification means?

The Fairtrade Foundation has partnered with global nonprofit B Lab on a new guide to support small companies in their human rights and environmental due diligence.

Coloring books harken back to kindergarten days, carefree with crayons and coloring pencils. When picked up as an adult, however, they can take on a new significance, yet still remain just as relaxing. For Dutch computer file transfer service WeTransfer’s third anniversary as a B Corp—a certification given to businesses that meet social and environmental performance standards delineated by the nonprofit B Lab—it has commissioned an exclusive coloring book by artists from around the world. Selecting illustrators off their arts platform WePresent, WeTransfer seeks to tackle global topics like climate justice, community, LGBTQIA+ representation, mental health, and accessibility with the coloring book drawings.

In the case of B Corp companies, which 53% have a majority of female directors . These companies represent one of the most advanced sustainable and regenerative business models in the world.

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia made headlines last year when it announced that Planet Earth "is now our only shareholder". If that sounds somewhat confusing, the actual detail behind the statement revealed what the firm meant.

There is a new badge of honour for sustainable businesses, and Irish SMEs are rushing to get accredited.

It’s time to take sustainable banks seriously by including them in the sustainable finance agenda and providing them with platforms to express their views in all EU financial decision-making and advisory bodies, Tom Cummings writes.

In an industry full of certifications, brands in the Nordics put more and more attention to B Corp. We ask leading Nordic brands how they obtained it.

The ethical confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely has introduced a “golden share” mechanism to prevent shareholders from weakening its sustainability commitments in future.

B Corp brands and businesses are gaining more recognition – and shelf space – as the movement moves into the mainstream. And, while some might question if it’s a passing fad, record numbers of companies are signing up. But what is a B Corp company and what are the steps you have to take to become one? What level of investment is needed both financially and from a resource point of view to switch your business model to B Corp status?

How exactly do you become B Corp? Three Scandinavian brands across the fashion and beauty landscape give us an insight into what it takes, and how it has impacted their businesses since

Wieden + Kennedy decides to be good(er) by becoming the first global network* to get B-Corp certified, a designation that measures a company’s entire social and environmental impact, putting the agency alongside the likes of Patagonia and Ben and Jerry’s. Getting certified requires a company to meet a specific set of standards set up with the goal of transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

B Lab Europe leads calls for members of European Parliament to save article 25 of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, in last-ditch effort to support more sustainable economy as crucial vote looms.

More and more of us are falling back in love with the great outdoors. Evidenced through the rise of gorpcore and the resurgence of activities like hiking, birdwatching and taking long walks, it’s clear that our affinity for open air is only continuing to grow and as a result, our fashion choices need to reflect that.

It is already transforming the food and fashion sectors, and now thanks to the commitment of an Italian haircare brand B Corp it is making its way into beauty

In honor of B Corp month, this year with the theme 'We Go Beyond' and aimed at creating more awareness, the founders of Swapfiets and outdoor brand Cortazu exchanged knowledge and experiences during a day of collaboration.

Panellists from outerwear brand Finisterre, resale platform Vestiaire Collective and lingerie business Nudea discussed how community can assist the journey to becoming B Corp certified, at the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference.

Helvetia Environnement, a Swiss company that collects and recycles industrial and household waste, has successfully acquired B Corp certification. The demanding process of achieving this comprehensive certification was facilitated by management consulting firm dss+.

It is important to recognise and applaud the individuals collectively working to challenge the status quo in business, argues Natura & Co's Char Love

Este marzo está en marcha el B Corp Month, la campaña global de concienciación de este movimiento sobre el poder del consumo ético

The design industry is slowly waking up to the idea of getting B Corp certifications, making social and environmental impact as important as profit. What exactly does the certification entail and why should design companies be interested? This is the first of two articles deep-diving into B Corp.

From product development innovators and industry bodies advocating for the environment to e-commerce managers developing sustainable edits and certification bodies ensuring best practice. Each day, I’m inspired by future-facing leaders to do more for people and our planet.

Baileys is the latest spirit brand to become B Corp-certified

Triodos Bank, including Triodos Investment Management, has recertified as a B Corp. B Corporations meet strict social and environmental criteria and offer a positive vision of a better way to do business. Better for workers, better for communities and better for the planet.

A whole host of fashion brands have achieved B-Corp certification over the past year, from luxury fashion house Chloé to rental platform Vestiaire Collective. Now, Ganni is the latest to become a B Corp, reinforcing its commitment to being a responsible business.

Leticia Sandoval, ESG (environmental, social and governance) impact manager at Spanish footwear brand Camper, tells Drapers how the business had to adapt to achieve B Corp status, and what challenges it faced during the process.

B Corp n’en finit plus de séduire les entreprises françaises ; le label importé des États-Unis s’est imposé comme la référence indispensable des entreprises engagées.

Rising prices at the grocery store have many of us paying more attention to the cost of our food, and how systems that feel outside of our control influence those prices.

Founded over a century ago (yes, you read that right), Swiss-based Weleda is a leading manufacturer of certified organic and natural skincare and medicines for anthroposophic therapy.

Por segundo año consecutivo, el mundo ya no está realizando avances en los ODS. Para restaurar y acelerar el progreso, necesitamos la cooperación global de todos los agentes, especialmente de las empresas. Por ese motivo, el ‘movimiento B Corp’ es pionero en su trabajo hacia cumplir las metas de la Agenda 2030.

Several global brands have now achieved B Corp certification, leading some to criticize certifier B Lab for abandoning its original mission: Making business a force for good. But, as advocates point out, welcoming multinationals into the B Corp family is a logical step in scaling systemic change.