B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

➡️ The future is this way, are you coming? As individual B Corps and as a movement, we have the opportunity to drive change and propel progress for generations to come. Learn more about this collective of businesses for good and the change we have on the agenda. To get involved this B Corp Month, visit: bcorpmonth.com If you’re new to the B Corp movement or would like to learn more about the certification, we’ve just launched ‘Behind the B’ — a free online course. Enrol here: https://bit.ly/43pBqhx 🎥 A special shoutout to Mikey Leung, Peter Dowson and the Digital Storytellers team for capturing the wisdom of our wonderful community at our recent B Corp Assembly.

🌍⌛ Today, 1 August, 2024, is #EarthOvershootDay: the day we’ve used up more of our planet’s resources than it can regenerate in a year. This is a day earlier than last year and five months forward over the past 60 years. Businesses—by consuming more resources than the planet can regenerate and often prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability—are part of the problem. But #BCorps continue are demonstrating that businesses can—and must—also be part of the solution. By moving away from economic principles that promote greed, wealth inequality, and ecological collapse, the #BCorpMovement is working towards a future where businesses regenerate rather than deplete our planet’s resources. But with the climate crises intensifying, to protect our planet and the life it sustains, we need to #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day. To address this challenge, the standards for #BCorpCertification are evolving. Swipe right to learn more or read the “Environmental Stewardship & Circularity” impact topic in our latest draft standards: https://bit.ly/3WpSFvT

“It's an act of great radical rebellion to try and create change inside some of the world's biggest businesses.” Recently Andrew Davies (B Lab AANZ CEO) joined Kiarne Treacy on the Sustainable Transformation podcast (by Sustainable Choice Group) to discuss how small businesses have inspired a growing interest in B Corp Certification, the challenges that come with being purpose-led, building trust through accountability, plus much more. It's a great listen if you’re keen to learn more about how the B Corp movement is influencing the business landscape as a whole. Listen now or add the episode to your queue here https://spoti.fi/3A5S3Ek

🗞️ IN THE PRESS | Talk about looking good and feeling good, too. Thank you Vogue Australia, for shining a light on these 20 Australian fashion B Corps using business as a force for good. https://lnkd.in/gEz_-4UK In the mix you’ll find newly Certified B and iconic Australian brand @R.M. Williams! Join us in giving them a big B Corp welcome in the comments below and read more about the B Corp journey here - https://bit.ly/3WDnBKE Featured B Corps include R.M.Williams BONDI BORN FAITHFULL bassike Boody Arnsdorf Kathmandu Kowtow Clothing Maggie Marilyn Clothing The Gaps The Common Good Company (BCorp) Ozeano Vision ETIKO Outland Denim The Very Good Bra All The Wild Roses Orba Shoes Bared Footwear LUSANA Citizen Wolf

Our economic system doesn’t serve everyone — but that was by design. In the 1980s, monetary policies in Aotearoa set in motion a new wave of inequity that we’re still seeing today. We’re proud to support this project together with Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa NZ and their partners to show people that our economic system is a product of design made to serve a small few. It can be reimagined to benefit people and planet. We need to leave Neoliberalism where it belongs: in the 80s.

We are now B Corp Certified™! That's right - we've joined the global network of organisations using their business as a force for good. B Corp certification validates a business's holistic efforts to generate positive social and environmental impact across all areas of their operation, focusing on five key areas of Governance, Customers, Community, Environment and Workers. Achieving B Corp status is a big milestone for R.M.Williams, and marks an important step in our ongoing 'Crafting a better future' strategy. Learn more about this strategy and read our first ever Sustainability Playbook, online now. https://lnkd.in/gKx_jArs

Final chance to join our B Consultant Training Program! Submissions close tonight so be sure to visit our website for all the details including scheduling, eligibility and cost. Ready to join our community of almost 50 specialised B Consultants inspiring positive impact every day? Hit the link below to find out more.

Very excited to be joining SXSW Sydney this October in their Social Impact Zone alongside some of our wonderful B Corps. More to come soon!

Today, we’re celebrating four local Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand B Corps that have championed positive change since day one. On the surface, they’re entirely different. But each, in its own unique way, normalises and amplifies sustainable everyday choices and ways of living. Greatest Good make it a breeze to search, support, and spend with brands doing good. Collective Objective ~ B Corp Studio amplify purpose-led businesses with powerful branding and impactful messaging. Holistic Hair are making our locks look and feel lush with a blend of plants and science. Direct To Source makes 'totes' good reusable retail bags and packaging for brands working to balance profit and purpose. Show your support for these new-Bs in the comments below and visit the B Corp blog to hear more from these B Corps.

We’re embarking on the biggest transformation of B Lab’s standards in our 17-year history, ensuring #BCorps and the wider movement continue to lead the way in business. 🌍 🔁 While change is exciting, it can also be challenging. Our top priority is to ensure impactful and clear standards as soon as possible, while bringing the B Corp community on this journey with us. In B Lab's latest blog post, written by Clay Brown, Co-Lead Executive of B Lab Global, he dives into the extensive work happening behind the scenes to implement B Lab’s new standards, tools, and certification processes. 💡 Swipe right to discover the steps we’re taking to make this a smooth transition, understand the biggest changes on the horizon, and learn what this all means for the B Corp community. 👉 Read the full blog post and stay informed about the exciting developments ahead: https://lnkd.in/gAveb9sS