A Call to Action for Businesses to Build a Better World
The new year will bring a new online tool to unleash the collective power of the Certified B Corporation community as it tackles the world’s biggest challenges over the coming decade. B Lab partnered with the U.N. Global Compact to
How Colombia’s President is Ignoring the Climate Crisis
A Reflection of Colombia President’s address at the UN Climate Action Summit Climate Crisis in South America: Real Action or Just Talk? What a President’s Speech at the UN really tells us about Commitment. This article is part of an editorial
Biodiversity Crisis: One in Five Animals Traded Globally
A recent study published in the journal Science found that global wildlife trade is far higher than anticipated: one in five vertebrate species are traded and at risk of extinction. This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The
Sustainable Leaders Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
The impact of agriculture on climate change is huge and Certified B Corporations operating in the sector, along with their partners, are addressing the issue with innovative sustainable production practices. This article was originally published by B Lab. This article is
The World’s Largest Mangrove Forest Is Shrinking
Mangrove forests play an essential role in preserving the environment, fighting climate change, protecting shorelines and water quality. Now the world's largest mangrove, the Sundarbans, is at risk. This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The Earth.Org Series
Adapt and Innovate: How Business and Finance Can Lead Positive Change
Bain Capital Double Impact’s Deval Patrick and Patagonia’s Rose Marcario Share How Business Can Build an Inclusive and Regenerative Economy This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Rose
Water Scarcity: How Climate Crisis is Unfolding in India
With many rivers dwindling and the groundwater nearly exhausted, an acute crisis is underway in the world’s second-most populous nation. — Taps have run dry in India as millions of people brace themselves for the dreaded blend of extreme heat and water
Consumer Choice in the Grocery Aisles: B Corps Collaborate for Vote Every Day Campaign
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Leveraging the Power to Choose Products from Purpose-Minded Businesses A recent collaboration among three Certified B Corporations transformed a trip to
How the Sustainable Development Goals Provide a Framework for Impact-Minded Businesses
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp Strategies for a Sustainable Future: ‘Finding Real Solutions to the Problems That Matter’ In the face of large-scale global
Business Sustainability: Natura Shows an Authentic Commitment to Purpose
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. With Move to Acquire Avon, B Corp Natura Broadens Beauty Network and Strengthens Long-Term Strategy “Ding dong, AVON calling!”
Insects Armageddon Caused by Climate Change
Insects are affected by climate change. In many ways. Some increase in numbers, others migrate or learn new ways to adapt, but most worryingly, many disappear. An insects biomass collapse could lead to an ecological armageddon. This is but one
Saving Water: Revotree, an Italian App for Farming
This is the story of an innovative Italian start-up that has devised a smart irrigation system to remotely control the environmental parameters of plants and soils. These are the wonders of IoT and we are looking at Agriculture 4.0. The