2. 1158 B Corporations 121 Industries 36 Countries 1 Unifying Goal
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3. Faces of B Corps
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4. Investors, Consumers, Policy Makers, Suppliers, Employees.…
Growing demand and need for
well-governed, trustworthy,
inclusive, sustainable,
companies. B Corps as a new
‘asset class’, a new sector that
meets these expectations.
1158 Certified B Corps +
1140 Legally Inc. Benefit Cs
121 Industries
36 Countries
50 Million Customers
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1 Unifying Goal
5. Why Become a B Corp?
Becoming a B Corp makes business sense:
• Creates a positive Identity, which society increasingly demands
• Inspire & Inform employees and other stakeholders
• Help find Investors through B Analytics
• Secures Introductions to 100s of like-minded businesses
• Provides Intelligence and Ideas from a global community
• Influence policy-makers to promote a better economy and raise profile
• Improve our economy, for the better, by raising standards collectively
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6. The B Impact Assessment – What does it measure ?
Governance & Leadership
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Accountability
Transparency
Competence
Employees & Talent
Job Growth
Compensation & Benefits
Work Environment
Employee Ownership
Community & Society
Suppliers
Local
Diversity
Engagement
Environment
Energy Use
Facilities
Raw Materials & Resources
Manufacturing
Impact Business Models
Products / Services that meet real needs
Base of the Pyramid / Developing World
Sustainable Supply Chain
To be added…
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
7. How do we become certified ?
Step 1: Meet Performance Requirement
Complete the B Impact Assessment and earn
a reviewed minimum score of 80 out
of 200 points
Step 2: Meet Legal Requirement
Determine the path for your corporate
structure and state of incorporation
Step 3: Make it Official
Sign the Declaration of Interpendence
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8. Tools for next generation business
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9. B Lab
Europe
B Lab
Australia and
New Zealand
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A global movement
Sistema B
2012 2013 - 2014 2014
10. Next Generation Business
Contractors
Private Equity
Clean Tech Food
Hospitality
Legal
Wealth Managemt Home Apparel Education
Building Industry Retail Architecture Restaurant
Arts
Telecom Consulting
Developing World
IT
Media
PR Comm
Footwear
Marketing
Biotechnology Personal Care
B2C
Renewable Energy
B2B
Banks Real Estate
Pharmaceuticals
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