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Are you interested in finding out more about our community's point of view on different topics and the work of B Lab Europe? From climate to justice and inclusivity, from policy to impact management, here you'll find our thoughts.

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7 key takeaways on B Corp Brand Awareness in the Netherlands and Belgium

Sustainability and certifications positively influence purchasing behavior

Using Behaviour Science to Drive Employee Engagement in Sustainability

B Corp Behaven developed an employee engagement toolkit to empower B Corps in their sustainability journey, acknowledging the pivotal role of behaviour change in achieving sustainability goals.

European members of B Lab,the non-profit behind the B Corp movement, gathering

B Lab Teams Unite to Set the Course for an Impact-Driven Economy in Europe

The 2023 European Network Retreat gathered 100 B Lab members to ensure progress toward B Lab’s shared vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy and lay out a strategic path for the years ahead.

BabyChecker in use, allowing women to take charge of their maternal healthcare

B Corps join forces to tackle maternal mortality with a mobile-based ultrasound

B Corps Delft Imaging and Fairphone partner for innovative maternal healthcare tool BabyChecker.

Let’s play equal – a board game co-produced by four B Corps

B Corps Collaborating Toward Equality and Inclusiveness

‘Let’s play equal – the most unfair game in the world’ is the result of a radical collaboration between four B Corps –Blyde Benelux, BR-ND People, Misteli Creative Agency, and Greenjobs.nl– and B Lab.

'Experience the B' in Switzerland: Bringing the B Corp movement to the public

How can people discover what is the B Corp movement really about? In Switzerland, as part of the #myplanB campaign, a contest offered participants a chance to win an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with different B Corps.

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Sustainability Disclosure: the EU leads the way on ESG, but much more should be done

There is an increasing demand for companies to disclose their impact on people and the planet, but are the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ambitious enough to meet stakeholders’ needs?

How to Future-Proof your Business with Douglas Lamont, CEO of B Corp Tony's Chocolonely

Certified B Corp Tony's Chocolonely recently introduced 'Tony’s Mission Lock' – a future-proof legal structure for impact companies. We had a chat with Douglas Lamont, Chief Chocolonely at Tony's Chocolonely, to discuss how businesses can protect their mission.

B Corp Industry Standards: Mitigating Risk While Driving Change

A look into what B Lab's risk standards are and how they can help drive change within controversial industries

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A Decade of Impact

The B Corp movement has gained remarkable momentum over the past decade, attracting businesses committed to using their influence for good. Recently, the B for Good Leaders Summit and B Corp Festival took place in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, bringing together purpose-driven leaders, B Corps, and friends of the movement from around the world. At the iconic venue of the Nemo Museum, some of the members of our Portuguese B Corp community had the opportunity to experience the true meaning of being part of an interdependent community.

Being Ethical is a Journey

When we were creating Stone Soup in 2008, it took us many months to set up our Theory of Change, processes, services, and procedures. Why so long? We wanted to have a consultancy based on shared principles and values. So first we had to debate them collectively and reach a consensus. And that is not as easy as it might seem.

Pioneering System Change from the boardroom

B Lab Switzerland leads the change in Davos in the presence of 100 Swiss Companies

Benelux B Corp Community Spotlight

With the holiday season coming closer, many companies are looking for ways to show appreciation to their employees. However, when it comes to corporate gifting, the impact a product has on people and the planet is often overlooked. One way to gift more meaningfully is to look beyond just the gift itself and make sure to support and buy from companies that are committed to using business as a force for good.

Greenwashing: Do’s and don’ts in communicating your impact accomplishments

On a beautiful autumn day in Amsterdam, the Benelux B Corp community came together for the first time in three years. A perfect Thursday afternoon to network, learn and discuss. The room was bustling with ambassadors of many diverse B Corps, with the pleasant, missed-for-so-long noise of chit-chats. What awaited them? An afternoon full of inspiration on this year’s very topical and timely theme: Greenwashing.

A B Corp’s perspective on 1,000+ B Corps in Europe

How the European B Corp community is celebrating the growth of the movement and what this milestone means

An insight into the Swiss Triple Impact, a national sustainability program launched by B Lab Switzerland

In 2020, B Lab Switzerland launched the Swiss Triple Impact, a national solution-oriented sustainability program that fosters commitments of the private sector to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An effective and essential program to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Talks over Tea: Leadership changes at B Lab Europe

We had a chance to sit down with Juliette Caulkins, B Lab Europe’s new Executive Director as the leadership baton is passed from Katie Hill, who held the position for the past four years after her time as B Lab UK’s Executive Director.

Behind the B Movement Builders: the key role of multinationals in the B Corp movement to achieve systemic change

Inspired by the leadership of the global B Corp community, B Movement Builders is a collaborative coalition of leading multinational companies that catalyze the global movement of business as a force for good.

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