27: Everything you need to know about B-Corp Certification

Update: 2025-01-17

Description

In this episode of The Green Business Podcast, host Jonathan Howl, Energy Advisor for the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme, explores the benefits of B Corp certification with guest Annie Olivier, Head of Growth at B Lab UK. Together, they explore the practicalities of becoming a certified B Corp, from understanding its rigorous standards to unlocking its potential to drive positive social and environmental impact.

Annie shares her insights from over a decade of working in nonprofits, tackling issues like wildlife conservation, fair trade textiles, and productivity challenges. She explains how the B Corp movement is promoting an inclusive and equitable economic system by helping businesses balance profit, purpose, and planet.

Key Highlights:

An overview of the B Corp certification process and its benefits for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

How the B Impact Assessment helps identify areas for improvement and drives efficiency.

Examples of companies leveraging B Corp certification to boost growth, innovation, and employee retention.

Upcoming 2025 changes to B Corp standards, ensuring certified businesses remain leaders in sustainability and social responsibility.

Podcast host: Jonathan Howl, Energy Advisor, Coventry City Council

Guest speaker: Annie Olivier, Head of Growth, B Lab UK

Podcast producer: Maria Covlea, Marketing and Events Manager, Coventry City Council

Useful links:

Learn more about the DNZ Programme

Become a member of the Green Business Network (Free membership)

B-Lab UK Website

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If you have any questions or suggestions for the Green Business Podcast, please contact the podcast producer, Maria Covlea, at maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk