Ambitious goals on CO2 reduction, human rights in the value chain and halving the ecological footprint of the food system in the Netherlands

The 2024 Louder Than Words festival in Oxford, one of the largest gatherings of Certified B Corps, exemplified the values of purpose-driven business leaders committed to making a real impact through sustainability and social responsibility.

As of today 11 passionate B Corp companies who foster collaboration and drive positive, community-driven impact in Limburg unite in B Local Limburg.

Being a B Corp is more than obtaining a certification — it’s about having a framework for continuous improvement. The assessment analyzes a company’s operations across the entire business and ensures there are accountability and transparency measures in place to demonstrate the company’s commitment to staying on mission and constantly working hard to be better.

B Lab and the B Corp movement were founded with the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible, but necessary — and that business could lead the way towards a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative future. B Lab certifies B Corporations, which are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

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.

Leading by example, B Lab Europe and B Lab Benelux are rethinking ways of working to boost organizational resilience and employee well-being – proven benefits of the four-day workweek.

In a step towards fostering more inclusive business practices, B Lab, together with ten Dutch B Corps, launched the first chapter of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Toolkit, focusing on Unconscious Bias.

The upcoming European Parliament elections are crucial in shaping policies impacting businesses. We encourage the B Corp community to join the #VoteAnyway campaign to increase participation in the election and drive meaningful change.