In an increasingly polarized political landscape, B Corps are spearheading progress towards a more just and sustainable world. That’s because, beyond just measuring profits, B Corps measure what matters: the […]
Gone are the days when responsibility for protecting people’s rights and liberties lay solely with governmental bodies. Society’s approach to combating negative ideologies is undergoing a transition, with businesses and […]
With smartphones, laptops and cloud-based sales force platforms, it’s almost impossible to virtually escape the office. With that being said, there are avenues for redefining what it means to have […]
About a month and a half ago, the founders of B Lab — Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan and Jay Coen Gilbert — published an open letter calling on all businesses to act as […]
Business model makes sales online before sending them to print Lulu Press is on a mission to make publishing services affordable. And its latest project is shaking up the academic […]
Since the beginning of my professional career, I’ve always been fascinated by two things: writing and furthering purposeful impact. I’m particularly interested in the ways for-profits scale and sustain themselves […]
As of this writing, there are exactly 1,836 certified B Corporations in the world today—stretching across 50 countries and 130 industries. The B Corp movement scales towards a tipping point of […]
It takes a certain kind of entrepreneur and a certain kind of start-up to take on a business sector as monopolized and dominated as the search engine industry. Christian Kroll, […]
Not many companies can claim that business was booming during the most recent financial crisis. Fewer can claim that they founded a purpose-driven business during one of the worst economic […]
When’s the last time you read a retail job posting that promised a good wage? Chances are, you haven’t. It’s safe to say that the retail industry is notorious for […]
“Partnership” has got to be the hottest buzzword in the discussion of global sustainability. And it’s for good reason. One of the largest takeaways from the Paris Agreements—apart from the […]
Masdar has invited me to visit the United Arab Emirates to attend the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. It’s a week-long global forum that brings together thought-leaders, policymakers and investors […]
In 2015, we witnessed what is possible when large groups of people come together to change the world. But with the adoption of both the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and […]
Let’s step back in time for a moment, to 1989. There was a huge political push with the collapse of the Berlin Wall and with the crumbling of communism across […]
You may be the type of fashionista who loves to have a clean, crisp, new pair of jeans that you cycle out regularly. Or, if you’re anything like me, you […]
When B Corp companies focus on fellow B Corporations as their target market–it’s evident that something amazing is happening. No longer are B Corporations far and few between. There is still a […]
This week marks Bullfrog Power‘s tenth anniversary since it emerged on the scene as one of Canada’s first social enterprises. Not only is this an incredible accomplishment for the company, […]
Energy poverty affects an estimated 1.1 billion people who are said to be living in off-grid areas without electricity. This heavily impacts the lives of millions, negatively influencing economic stability, […]
So far throughout The B Series, I’ve talked a lot about product-based companies, but today I’m going to feature a service-industry B Corporation. OpenConcept Consulting Inc. has been a registered […]
The field and niche of event planning has seemed to have ballooned in the past few years. It’s no surprise then that eco-conscious entrepreneurs have sprung into action to find […]
We’ve all heard of the Etsy’s, Ben and Jerry’s and Patagonia’s of the world that have become B Corporations. But there are also a lot of new entrepreneurs and small businesses […]
Welcome to the first installment of The B Series, a blog project that features, interviews, reviews and showcases B Corporations who are redefining what it means to do business. B […]
If you’re an avid reader of TriplePundit, GOOD Magazine or The Huffington Post’s “What’s Working: Purpose + Profit,” then chances are you’re already very familiar with the term B Corporation. […]
Just admit it. You’ve got a couple of burning questions about solar that you’ve been too embarrassed to ask. Or maybe, you’ve just never had the opportunity to sit down […]
If you’re part of a company that is socially and environmentally driven, chances are you’ve heard of terms like cradle to cradle, biomimicry and circular economy. That’s really no surprise […]
You work for a company that cares, and suffice it to say, your company engages in several corporate philanthropy initiatives throughout the year–hosting fundraising campaigns and events to raise funds for […]
Sometimes your “charity of choice” and charitable partner just doesn’t end up working out for your company. There are many ways this can happen, but it’s important to remain civil […]
Christine Bader’s book, The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: When Girl Meets Oil, is just like a hot bowl of soup comprised of all of your most favourite ingredients. Not only does […]
Like all other industries, retail companies have the ability, opportunity and power to make the world a better place. Having just completed a course on retailing management, I’ve realized just […]
We’ve all been there. You’ve fallen into a slump, a writer’s block, hibernation-mode or you’ve become victim to the dreaded burn out. Workplace fundraising can sometimes feel like that, but […]
With the changing landscape of politics here in North America–and with the recent signing of the “freedom religious” bill in Indiana–many companies have been confronted with a very unique situation. […]
In order to understand today’s landscape of major business trends, we must look outside of the traditional boundaries of the business world. Steven Overman, CMO at Kodak and author of […]
You hear it all of the time: “get a handle on your big data,” “use big data to transform your business” and “the future is data.” I hate to break […]
As I mentioned in my post last week, Getting it Right Pt. 1: How to Give Meaningful Corporate In-Kind Donations, corporate philanthropy and CSR (more broadly) work best when initiatives […]
So long are the days where companies could write a cheque to a charity once a year and declare their corporate responsibility. Thankfully, corporate philanthropy has come a long way […]
A paradigm shift between consumers and companies is gaining momentum as the power dynamics of their relationship transforms. Like never before, consumers have access to an overwhelming amount of real-time […]
Last summer, John Elkington and Jochen Zeitz published a great read titled, “The Breakthrough Challenge: 10 Ways to Connect Today’s Profits with Tomorrow’s Bottom Line.” It effectively and effortlessly inspires, […]
We know that the health of a company correlates strongly with the well-being of its employees. Happy and fulfilled employees generally work harder, build stronger loyalties and become better brand […]
It’s safe to say that crowdfunding is now one of the most effective mechanisms for raising money quickly, whether it be for a social cause, a startup business or even […]
2015 is finally here and many of us by now have mapped out and planned our New Year’s resolutions. People are hitting the gym, registering for French lessons and committing […]
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us avoided the chaos of shopping malls and opted for making our purchases online. If you’re a social entrepreneur or a […]
Maybe you are a social entrepreneur, a small-business owner looking to make a difference or perhaps you’re a freelance writer, publishing stories about sustainability, CSR and social impact. Whatever the […]
From my perspective, opinions surrounding cause marketing can be segmented into three general groups. The first comprises of a group of individuals and companies who exploit the concept, stamping ribbons […]
I’m an avid book collector. I love to cultivate and search for books that suit my particular quirks. Nothing’s better than flipping through the pages of a new book that […]
The world of sponsorship is growing. Each and every single year we see billions being spent on sponsorship in North American alone. Like all corporate initiatives, sponsorship projects can […]
Today, corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility have become more than the simple act of writing a cheque to a charity and walking away. We’ve moved into a new era, […]
As individuals, we often find ourselves donating to the charities that are conveniently located right under our noses. I’ll openly admit that in the past I’ve donated to causes I’m […]
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