CSR, sustainability, corporate citizenship, ESG or whatever you call it . . .
learn more and connect with businesses doing good, helping their communities and each other, and thriving in a purpose-driven economy
Businesses . . .
have the opportunity to contribute to the community by using socially and/or environmentally responsible practices. The advantages for businesses to do this have included:
Attracting and retaining talent
Attracting consumers looking for ethical and sustainable companies
Building your brand
Competitive edge
Future-proof your business
Increased business value
Whether you are already a conscious business or interested in learning the smallest thing you can do to have the greatest impact, Tampa Bay has resources for you.
We want to help both nonprofits and businesses connect to resources, education and networks in Tampa Bay to provide support and camaraderie around business being a force for good.
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There is an incredible increase in expectations from customers, employees and investors for businesses to be authentic and transparent. The global community and environmental concerns have become more complicated. Companies have the resources and manpower to create change.
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What is a B Corporation?
B Corp is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or USDA Organic certification is to milk. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
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Sustainability@Work is a series of practical workshops for start-ups and small businesses wanting to explore sustainable/green practices
THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Sustainability@Work Workshop Schedule
All workshops are from 9:30 am – 11 am online
August 21 Seeking Validation
A look at various green business certifications
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September 18 The Green Economy, GreenTech and Social Entrepreneurship
How to get involved
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What is Conscious Capitalism?
Conscious Capitalist Credo
We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence, and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. Free enterprise capitalism is the most powerful system for social cooperation and human progress ever conceived. It is one of the most compelling ideas we humans have ever had. But we can aspire to even more.
Conscious Capitalism is a way of thinking about capitalism and business that better reflects where we are in the human journey, the state of our world today, and the innate potential of business to make a positive impact on the world. Conscious businesses are galvanized by higher purposes that serve, align, and integrate the interests of all their major stakeholders. Their higher state of consciousness makes visible to them the interdependencies that exist across all stakeholders, allowing them to discover and harvest synergies from situations that otherwise seem replete with trade-offs. They have conscious leaders who are driven by service to the company’s purpose, all the people the business touches, and the planet we all share together. Conscious businesses have trusting, authentic, innovative and caring cultures that make working there a source of both personal growth and professional fulfillment. They endeavor to create financial, intellectual, social, cultural, emotional, spiritual, physical and ecological wealth for all their stakeholders.
Conscious businesses will help evolve our world so that billions of people can flourish, leading lives infused with passion, purpose, love and creativity; a world of freedom, harmony, prosperity, and compassion.