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SUMMARY:Best for the World 2021: Uplifting B Corp Best Practices in the US & Canada
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nWe will share more information about what it means to be a Certified B Corporation\, the history of the Best for The World (BFTW) program and will host a panel of BFTW companies to share their stories and uplift their best practices. \nAbout the Best for the World Program\nEvery year\, B Lab recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest impact through their businesses. These B Corps are named Best for the World™ as their verified scores in the five impact areas evaluated on the B Impact Assessment (BIA)—community\, customers\, environment\, governance\, and workers—are amongst the global top 5% in their corresponding size group. \nThese businesses are proving that competing not only to be the best in the world\, but the best for the world\, is a winning strategy. BFTW provides an opportunity for the global B Corp community to exchange best practices and explore collaboration opportunities to advance positive impact as a collective. In doing so\, we work together towards the fulfillment of our movement’s vision to transform the global economy to benefit all people\, communities\, and the planet. \nBest for the World categories:\n\nCommunity: By investing in communities\, these companies work every day to build a shared\, sustainable prosperity for all. Their mission-driven cultures embrace social engagement\, charitable giving\, and strong communities.\nEnvironment: Leading the way toward a more sustainable and regenerative planet\, these companies put the environment first in their everyday business practices.\nWorkers: What is a business without its workers? These B Corps prioritize their workforce through employee-focused efforts\, from inclusive hiring practices to employee ownership.\nCustomers: These businesses set the standard for serving their customers. By providing critical services like education\, healthcare\, and finance management\, they add value to customers’ lives while supporting the greater good.\nGovernance: These honorees embody what it means to use business as a force for good. By building their vision and values into the core of their company\, they ensure that their mission will live on with transparency and accountability.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis event is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning about how to implement business practices that are better for people and the planet. The event may be of particular interest to current B Corp employees and employees of companies pursuing certification who want to learn about ways to improve their practices and their B Impact Assessment score. \nWho’s Speaking?\n\nBeau’s All Natural Brewing Co.- Steve Beauchesne\, Co-founder\, CEO\nBDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) – Carla Heim\, Senior Advisor\, Purpose Entrepreneurship BDC\nLancaster Works – Tyrone Miller\, CEO\nSeventh Generation – Ashley Orgain\, Global Director Advocacy and Sustainability\nUncommon Goods– David Bolotsky\, Founder\, CEO
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SUMMARY:B Corp 101
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the B Corp movement and certification process presented by Cultivating Capital\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nAre you curious about B Corps? \nAs the B Corp movement continues to grow\, more and more people are learning about B Corps\, yet it’s common to have questions: \n\nWhat are B Corps?\nWhat does it take to get certified?\nHow much does it cost?\nDoes my company have to be a Benefit Corporation?\n\nThese are just some of the questions that come up when you’re new to the B Corp world. \nThis presentation is designed to introduce you to the B Corp movement. You’ll walk away with a better understanding about what B Corps are\, why they matter\, how you can get involved and support the movement\, and what resources are available to you to learn more. \nAccolades from previous webinar attendees \n“The webinar has created a great deal of clarity. We are still in the exploratory phase with our company. The webinar helped me to take the next steps in our organization and to inform the rest of the team.” \n“The content and agenda for the webinar was great! Lots of great information and in a digestable format.” \n“Very useful overview of the B Corp concept and introduction to the application process.” \n“Informative\, impactful\, uplifting!” \nAbout the presenter \nCarolina Miranda is the Founder of Cultivating Capital\, a Certified B Corp since 2012 that works with small businesses to improve their sustainability and social impact practices. She specializes in helping companies align their business with their values by implementing best practices for social and environmental responsibility. \nAs a B Corp Consultant\, she has helped businesses to achieve B Corp certification\, get recertified\, and to maintain their certifications. She is currently participating in a pilot program run by B Lab to train external verifiers and is receiving extensive training from B Lab in order to perform certification verifications independently. She is a frequent speaker presenting about B Corps at webinars and conferences\, including all three of the B Corp Leadership Development Conferences held in 2020. She serves on the Executive Committee for the B Corp Women CEOs We the Change movement\, supports the B Local activities in the SF Bay Area\, and was awarded the 2020 Community Builders award from B Lab for her contributions to the community.
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