What is a B Corp?
Rebecca Wetten
B-Corps and sustainability specialist
In this video, Rebecca talks about the history of B Corp and why the two founders felt driven to create B Lab in 2015. She also explains what a B Corp is and the values core to becoming one.
In this video, Rebecca talks about the history of B Corp and why the two founders felt driven to create B Lab in 2015. She also explains what a B Corp is and the values core to becoming one.
What is a B Corp?
17 mins 35 secs
B corps were born out of a failure of law and regulation to hold businesses accountable for their impact on society and the environment. With the introduction of B Corps, companies prioritise both profits and ethics, alleviating social and environmental misbehaviour.
Key learning objectives:
What is a B Corp?
Why become a B Corp?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of acquiring B corp status?
Rebecca Wetten
15:19
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