#b corp

[clotheshorsepodcast]

Does B Corp certification guarantee that a company is the most ethical and sustainable choice? Hmmmm...well, sometimes? But also...not always? And to make matters even more complicated, there are soooooo many amazing ethical companies that just can’t afford the certification process. So not having B Corp certification is not a clear indicator that a brand/company is NOT ethical and sustainable.

But yes, in an era when B Lab is certifying Nestle-owned companies, MLMs, and fast fashion brands....well, suddenly B Corp certification just feels like another greenwashing tool.

If you’re asking yourself “well, now where should I shop?” The answer isn’t as difficult as it seems. For one, there are tools out there like Good on You that help you find ethical, sustainable clothing brands.

When it comes to other categories of products, become a greenwashing detective! TBH it took me approximately 5 seconds of internet searching to find out all the dirt on Nespresso. I just searched “Nespresso greenwashing” and “Nespresso controversies.” It was that easy! And I know that you can do it, too! Should we HAVE to do this? Eh not in an ideal world. But alas, we live in a world full of gross greenwashing and sketchy marketing. So we gotta put in the extra few minutes of work. And I know that the slow fashion community is smart and ready to solve a greenwashing mystery!

P.S. Prefer a text only version of this post? Find it here. And if you want to hear even more about this topic, check out episode 241 of the podcast.

[happywebdesign]

https://www.acceptandproceed.com/

[queerbrownvegan]

Are brand certifications designed to profit rather than to educate? How much should we value, or trust, brand certifications? As a consumer, I've noticed myself instantly checking for the Vegan logo on products, which has been a bit ingrained in my head. While brand certifications provide some insight into the business, I think that certifications should not be the end all be all situation when deciding to purchase products. In the last few years, there has been a massive increase in the business of brand certifications, like B-Corp, GMO-Free, or Fair Trade, and many more in the ESG business space. While certifications are focused on building trust within the brand and consumer, does it build trust from those working within the supply chain? Brand Certifications provide an additional verification role with a whole new set of other interventions, but what does it teach us? Brand certifications distract from systemic issues by making morality a choice. Our focus should not be on individual decision making but on larger systemic changes and issues, which brand certifications can help highlight. Let's put it this way: placing the entire responsibility on third-party credentials to address poor infrastructure, child labor, and injustices at workplaces is another result of a system designed to profit. We can have labor systems that from their conception are designed with the worker in mind, that are not beholden to corporate shareholders but to the workers. One other thing to note is that certifications can cost thousands of dollars for businesses. This makes it significantly easier for wealthy companies to receive certifications compared to small or local means of production. However, small scale businesses are almost always going to be significantly more sustainable than any multinational corporation. On the other hand, certifications have played a role in informing consumers and promoting fair, mutually beneficial systems. For example, when I look for products, I have found that the Vegan and Cruelty-Free logo is what I notice on many of the products I buy, which reassures me that it does not contain any non-human animals. At the same, certifications are often specific and do not measure other potential injustices in the business's supply chains, yet we often rely on certifications to question companies. What are your thoughts? -queer brown vegan

[kiaomoore-blog]

B Corp Studies: Certifed B Corp vs. Benefit Corporation

[ekremdum-blog]

Analyze the Patagonia growth model and how its transition to a purpose-driven trust provides a strategic blueprint for global ESG compliance and corporate governance.

Patagonia Growth Model Through Radical Sustainability and Environmental Accountability

[datagardener0]

How many companies are B Corp Certified? Find them out

March is B Corp Month to celebrate businesses committed to social and environmental responsibility. Throughout the month, events and discussions highlight B Corp companies’ impact, especially during B Corp Week. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore how businesses adopt sustainable practices and make a difference. Ethical business practices and sustainability are no longer just words; they have become fundamental elements shaping corporate success. As consumers, investors, and regulators increasingly demand that companies prioritise social and environmental impact, more businesses strive to become B Corp-certified companies. This prestigious certification is a gold standard for businesses committed to ethical, sustainable, and responsible operations. In the UK, the momentum behind B Corp certification is stronger than ever, with a growing number of companies working towards this status. But exactly how many companies are B Corp certified in the UK? Let’s explore the latest data, industry trends, and what this means for businesses. Source: https://datagardener.com/blogs/b-corp-certified-companies/

[sunheart]

Signal boost for conservatives

If you see this symbol on a product:

As far as I can tell this is essentially an ESG style woke certification for companies, promoting leftist diversity and environmental agendas. Unless someone has info to the contrary, I'm personally going to be avoiding products with this where possible.

[yesesg-seoul]

B Corp을 통해 본 파타고니아의 지속가능경영 성과와 영향

B-Corp 인증제도의 목표와 지속가능경영의 5가지 범주 B-Corp의 주관 재단인 ‘B-Lab’은 “B-Corp은 모두를 위한 공동의 튼튼한 번영을 창출하기 위해 비즈니스의 힘을 사용하는 사람들의 세계적인 운동이며, B-Corp의 참여는 같은 비전과 목표를 지향하는 다른 공동체와 합류하는 것이다. 이것은 단순히 인증을 받는 것 이상의 의미가 있다”라고 설명하고 있다. B-Corp은 기업의 비즈니스 활동을 성장시키고 비즈니스가 성공하도록 변화시키는 것을 목표로 ‘기업의 경영 활동 개선’, ‘긍정적인 영향의 조명’, ‘현재 또는 새로운 영향의 확대’, ‘새로운 작업의 제시’ 역할을 한다. 기업이 B-Corp에 참여하지 않더라도 당신이 핵심 의사 결정자이든지 경영팀이든지 관계없이 위의 이점을 비즈니스에…

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