What is a B Corp?
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.
Overview
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?
Summary
Expert
Rebecca Wetten
Rebecca Wetten is the Senior Commercial Lead at the environmental charity Hubbub and a passionate environmentalist. She started her career in publishing, before moving onto Swedish startup, Karma, an app to tackle food waste. As the Head of Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes, Rebecca launched the app in the UK and led the business-to-business side. With the help of her team, they achieved B Corp certification for Hubbub Enterprise, the charity's social enterprise arm.
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