B Lab Europe

What does the European #BCorps say about the movement?  The results are in! We’re excited to share the key insights from the 2024 B Corp Community Survey, with voices from B Corps across 22 European countries. These diverse perspectives, spanning industries and company sizes, offer a well-rounded view of where we stand as a movement and provide invaluable input to guide our collective efforts in driving systemic change. ✨ Find out what matters most to B Corps, how they’re driving systemic change, and where we’re headed as a movement. Read the article and explore the full report to dive deeper: https://lnkd.in/dvQjH8Xs #BCorp #PurposeDriven #Community

🚨 With the European Commission’s #omnibus proposal announcement fast approaching, the message from across civil society, business, and finance is clear: We cannot afford to move backward on corporate sustainability. We need a change in mindset. At last week’s Frankly Speaking on Sustainability & Competitiveness conference organized by Responsible Companies, Frank Bold, we heard directly from businesses leading the way on CSRD and CSDDD implementation. Their message? Sustainability reporting isn’t just compliance—it’s a catalyst for: ✅ Innovating business models by identifying sustainability risks, impacts, and opportunities ✅ Attracting investment to scale these innovations ✅ Strengthening supply chains through more resilient partnerships Long-term value creation requires transparency and accountability. Businesses, their investors, and partners want a framework that supports resilience—not one that sacrifices people and the planet for short-term gains. Just look at B Corps—companies already proving that stakeholder-driven business leads to financial resilience and long-term success. (Need proof? Check out our latest Study on Financial Performance and Resilience of #BCorps 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8qCGGJE) B Lab Europe stands with our sustainable business allies in calling on policymakers to uphold the intent of the CSDDD, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy—critical tools driving Europe’s transition to a sustainable economy. #SustainableBusiness #CorporateAccountability #CSRD #CSDDD #EUTaxonomy #TransparencyMatters

🚀 Join the next #BImpactAssessment Webinar – Hosted by B Lab Europe’s Markets Development Team and SCB Group! 🌍 This session is brought to you by B Lab Europe’s Markets Development team, the central point of contact for prospective and existing B Corps in Emerging B Corp Markets—countries where the #BCorp movement is in its early stages of development. 🌱 They support businesses with certification guidance, BIA support, community engagement, partnerships, and training opportunities. 📅 Date: February 25th ⏰ Time: 14:00-15:30 📍 Where: Online 📢 Don’t miss out—sign up now and take the next step in your impact journey: https://lnkd.in/dEuhZ5X7 Curious about Emerging B Corp Markets? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ddQte623

📢 Preparing for B Lab’s New Standards – Your Input Matters We’re rising to the challenge, advancing B Lab’s #standards in a way that meaningfully demonstrates the leadership role that B Corps and the wider movement play in the world. As businesses get ready for the next phase of #BCorp Certification, we want to make sure we’re sharing the most useful content to guide you through the changes. 💡 What type of resources would be most valuable for you? Vote below! 👇

💡What sets B Corps apart in today’s economy? Financial resilience. European B Corps are proving that business success isn’t just about profits—it's about building resilience through purpose. 💪 🔍 What makes them stand out? ✔️ Stronger revenue and workforce growth (2019-2022) compared to non-B Corps ✔️ Resilience in crises: B Corps were more likely to stay operational during COVID-19 ✔️ Trust as a foundation: Sustainable practices and mission-driven operations foster trust, stability, and long-term value Being a B Corp means more than doing good—it's a business strategy for the future. 🌍💼 📥 Want to dive into the full insights? Check out the key findings and case studies here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8qCGGJE #BCorp #FinancialResilience #PurposeAndProfit #Sustainability #BusinessForGood

This week our local partner, B Lab Switzerland, in collaboration with SDG Tent, brought together global leaders and changemakers to challenge GDP as the dominant measure of economic success at the World Economic Forum in Davos #WEF25. Over the course of an engaging dialogue, participants explored how to redefine prosperity by integrating sustainability, equity, and innovation into economic frameworks - putting people and the planet at the core of business decision-making. This event also saw the exciting launch of the Swiss Impact and Prosperity Initiative (SIPI), a visionary project that defines a framework for the future which reconciles economic, social, environmental, and human dimensions. Jonathan Normand, CEO & Founder of B Lab Switzerland, emphasized the urgency of this shift, stating: "The financial and social conflict we face is far greater than we realize. Current climate projections could reduce corporate earnings by 7% annually by 2025. This is not just an environmental issue—there is a clear business case for long-term viability and profitability." 👉 Read more about the SIPI and the takeaways from Beyond GDP Forum here: https://bit.ly/3WrMEji 🎬 Or watch the whole session: https://bit.ly/3PNoPyv

🚨New job at B Lab Benelux! Are you their next Marketing and Communications Intern? B Lab Benelux team mobilizes the Benelux B Corp community towards collective action, collaborating with governments, academia, coalitions, and other institutions to drive economic systems change. B Corp community & movement in the Benelux is scaling rapidly with a young, innovative, and open-minded team, working with strong dedication and a contagious drive to contribute to B Lab’s mission and vision. Apply now! Dive into more details and submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/eCeAyFG6

Who joined the B Corp community in Europe recently? 🚀 Today, we welcome another cohort of companies that chose the B Corp certification as the starting point of their continuous journey of impact improvement, joining the community of more than 2,000 B Corps across Europe. Welcome to the #BCorp movement, everyone! 🇫🇷 Educapital, ChangeNOW, Natural Solutions, SOLAR BROTHER, KEOLIS Rennes, Beev | Certified B Corp, Point Triple, Novetude Santé, GLASSEO 🇳🇱 Sanature, United Repair Centre, Arveco b.v., Edelman BV, Otrium, Vermetten Holding B.V., Driessen Groep, Grooblue, Elephant, Set supply chain professionals, Grutto BV, Health & Racquet Club Uithoorn B.V., 🇮🇹 MKTG SRL Società Benefit, blackship, 4c s.r.l., HYDRO WARE SRL SB, BMG Consulting srl, SOP Società Benefit, T.T. TECNOSISTEMI SPA SB, LANDOLL SRL, Planet Farms, BUSATTI SRL SOCIETA BENEFIT, Grafiche Paciotti srl SB 🇮🇪 The Kind Brand Company, Watermark Coffee, Odyssey Social Care, Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Springboard Communications 🇪🇸 SUANDCO abogados · economistas, Novaluz Energia, Mimeisa Asset Management, Agroponiente 🇵🇹 SKYPRO 🇨🇭 mettā muse, CompPair Technologies Ltd. 🔍 Check out all B Corps worldwide 👉 https://bit.ly/3kiYYC2

🌍 The EU Omnibus and ESRS: Protecting Double Materiality and Impact Management Logic 🌍 In the midst of the political flip-flopping surrounding the #Omnibus Simplification Package, together with Social Value International, and GSG Impact, we have issued a letter to the European Commission calling for: 👉 Preserving double materiality. The inside-out perspective is key to understanding and managing corporate impacts on people and the planet, while the outside-in perspective ensures businesses address systemic risks affecting their operations. 👉 Beware of modifications to ESRS 2. This cross-cutting standard sets forth the logical steps for meaningful sustainability management: 💼 Governance: Ensures accountability at the highest levels. 📉 Strategy and Business Model: Embeds sustainability into core operations and integrates stakeholder interests. 🔍 Identification and Management: Focuses on corporate impacts, risks, and opportunities. 🎯 Metrics and Targets: provide the opportunity to track progress effectively. These foundational principles are essential to ensuring transparency, accountability, and impactful corporate behavior. Diluting them risks undermining sustainability efforts across the EU. 📄 Read more: https://lnkd.in/daBXDPNf #Sustainability #ESRS #DoubleMateriality #ImpactManagement #SustainableFinance #EURegulations #OmnibusSimplification #Transparency #Accountability

The world stands at a crossroads. We face challenges that no business can solve alone—climate change, rising inequality, and social division. Yet, businesses hold the key to lasting change, and the #BCorp community is already leading the way. Now, it’s time to raise the bar as 2025 marks a new chapter of impact with the next generation of B Lab’s standards. We need ALL hands on deck and EVERY business has a role to play. Are you ready? Learn more about B Lab’s new standards, coming soon: https://bit.ly/3r1h9zq This video was created in collaboration with the talented team at Earthrise Studio.