B Lab Ireland

Want to grow your business and make a positive impact? Discover how B Corp certification can elevate your impact and boost your bottom line. 🌍 🚀 From standing out in your industry to attracting top talent and value-aligned investors, B Corp certification unlocks powerful advantages. We’ve put together a quick slideshow highlighting 7 key benefits of certification, including: 1️⃣ Drive Revenue Growth 2️⃣ Boost Employee Retention & Engagement 3️⃣ Gain Global Recognition 4️⃣ Simplify Your Sustainability Strategy 5️⃣ Attract Investment 6️⃣ Futureproof Your Mission & Business 7️⃣ Tap into a Global Network Curious to see how #BCorp certification can transform your business? Swipe through the slides to learn more! 📊✨ 🔗 Ready to get started? Create your free B Impact Assessment account today and take the first step towards becoming a B Corp: 👉 https://bit.ly/3K0PJkA 📣 More insights and resources in the comments below!

Two Irish B Corps, Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company | B Corp™ & Bread 41, have joined forces to create something truly special: Bread Forty Wolf! 🤝 Born from a shared passion for fermentation and a deep commitment to B Corp values, this collaboration goes beyond great beer. Inspired by Bread 41’s iconic Cinnamon Scroll, this stout combines rich dark malt, creamy milk sugar, and hints of cinnamon and vanilla to craft a festive treat that celebrates sustainability and craftsmanship. And the impact doesn’t stop there. 🌍💚 Ten percent of all can sales will support Farming for Nature a non-profit working with farmers to protect and restore Ireland’s biodiversity—the same land that provides the raw ingredients for their beer and bread. This partnership is a shining example of the B Corp community in action—businesses coming together to craft meaningful products while driving positive change for their communities and the environment. Cheers to brewing a better future! 🍻 Find out more about Irish B Corps and the B Corp movement 👉 https://bit.ly/3OlBwQT #BCorp #Sustainability #Collaboration #PositiveImpact Eoin Cluskey Quincey Fennelly Darryl Murphy

Spot the B! 👀 Here’s how Irish B Corps have been making waves: 🔹 Aoife McNamara launched their new Irish woven collection ‘Swimming in Plastic’ at Brown Thomas. 🔹 Cullen Communications shared their journey to B Corp certification at Public Relations Institute of Ireland's 24th Conference at Croke Park, highlighting how it aligns with a more community-driven approach to PR. 🔹 Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™ participated in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London, bringing their team together and raising over £1,600 for their charity partner, Shelter. 🔹 Change by Degrees joined Enterprise Ireland’s first Sustainable Enterprise Summit, with Dr Tara Shine chairing the ‘Small and Sustainable’ panel. 🔹 Bewley's Coffee | B Corp earned praise from renowned environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall for their pioneering work in sustainable coffee production. Swipe through to see more highlights! ➡️ Curious about these inspiring B Corps? Visit the B Corp directory to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3OlBwQT 

🌍🌱 COP29 has arrived—and it’s putting climate justice front and center. As world leaders, advocates, and businesses gather in Azerbaijan, the spotlight is on climate justice—ensuring that the communities most affected by climate change have the resources and support they need to thrive. From enabling capital flows to strengthening local resilience, #COP29 is an opportunity to address the inequalities amplified by the climate crisis. At B Lab, we’re committed to mobilizing businesses as a force for climate justice. That’s why the draft standards for #BCorpCertification entail companies to advance climate justice in their climate transition plans. This means actively supporting frontline communities in business practices. ➡️ Swipe right to learn more, and download B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice to see how your business can make a difference: https://bit.ly/3QxvcGR

🌱 Big News! 🌱 Renowned environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall praises Bewleys Coffee | B Corp for their pioneering work in Honduras, backing a project that utilises the Integrated Open Canopy (IOC) method. This approach ensures that 50% of a coffee farm is conserved or restored as forest habitat, creating a win-win for both the planet and local farming communities. "I applaud Bewley’s for being the leading company supporting sustainable coffee grown using the groundbreaking IOC method." – Dr Jane Goodall At Bewley’s, sustainability is at the heart of their mission. As Cathal Murphy, Head of Innovation & Sustainability, says: "There is only one type of sustainability in a supply chain industry – it must be profitable for the farmers, nurture the community, and be good for the environment." This is the power of the #BCorp movement—businesses setting a global standard for making a positive impact on people and the planet. 🌍☕ Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ef8pXdty #BCorpMovement #Sustainability #SustainableSupplyChains #Biodiversity #Innovation

B Corp brand awareness is strong, and growing! 🌍📈 Over the past 18 years, consumer awareness of the #BCorp brand has grown around the world, with 1 in 4 consumers now familiar with B Corps. In our latest global report, we explore how this awareness is cultivated, highlighting generational patterns, regional trends, and the impact of the brand on consumer behaviour. Key highlights include: 💡 The number of B Corps in a country is the strongest driver of brand awareness, demonstrating the power of a united community. 💡 Brand awareness translates into real action—shaping buying decisions and increasing engagement with investors and policymakers alike. Curious about what drives awareness and how it's impacting consumer behaviour globally? 🔗 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4fdhgMc #Sustainability #ConsumerTrends

We know data overload can be overwhelming—that’s why we’ve made our Second Consultation Summary Report as interactive as possible! 📊✨ At the heart of the #BCorp movement are B Lab’s standards, setting the bar for social, environmental, and governance practices that drive our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy that benefits all people and the planet. Curious about how we're evolving the standards for B Corp Certification? Dive in to explore key insights, feedback, and next steps. From feedback by region to how we’re reorganising the Impact Topics, discover how your input is shaping the future of the #BCorp movement! 🚀💡 https://bit.ly/47zJ62J

Spot the B! 👀 Here’s how Irish B Corps have been making waves recently: 🔹THINKHOUSE has been appointed an #SDG Champion by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications for 2024-2025, helping to drive Ireland's progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. 🔹CarTrawler achieved the Investors in Diversity Silver Award, showcasing their dedication to embedding inclusive practices and fostering a culture of fairness and belonging among employees. 🔹Otonomee was featured in the Business Post Hot 100 Start-Ups, celebrating their energy, creativity, and resilience, as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging companies. 🔹Armada Hotel was named No. 2 in the Hot 100 Best Hotels in Ireland 2024 by the Irish Independent, recognised for their high sustainability standards and positive impact on the local economy. 🔹Easydry International won the Sustainable Impact by a Medium Business award at Chambers Ireland’s 2024 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. Swipe through to see more highlights! ➡️ Want to learn more about these inspiring Irish B Corps? Visit the B Corp directory 👉 https://bit.ly/3OlBwQT #BCorp #BCorpMovement #IrishBCorp #BCorpNews

What happens when a company like OpenAI—now worth as much as Goldman Sachs—shifts from nonprofit to for-profit? Can it still uphold its mission to "benefit all of humanity," or will profits take precedence over purpose? In his recent op-ed for The New York Times, Andrew Kassoy, co-founder and co-chair of B Lab Global, explores the challenges ahead for OpenAI, why becoming a public #benefitcorporation is just the first step in holding AI companies accountable to society, workers, and the planet—and why OpenAI needs more than good intentions to fulfill its potential for positive impact. From setting rigorous standards for transparency to drawing lessons from purpose-driven companies like Patagonia, Andrew lays out how OpenAI could lead the way in ethical AI—but only if it commits to real accountability. "Every day, by applying these same principles, thousands of certified #BCorps show that business can be a force for good to create high-quality jobs, rebuild strong communities and solve environmental crises — all while making money for investors. Surely OpenAI, with its ingenuity and newfound resources, can match their efforts." — Andrew Kassoy. 📰 Read the full op-ed here: https://nyti.ms/3Yn22yz #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEthics #OpenAI #BCorp #Sustainability B Lab UK B Lab U.S. & Canada B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand B Lab Africa B Lab Europe Sistema B

🎉 Big news for the B Corp movement in Europe! 🎉 In just two years, the number of certified B Corps across Europe has doubled—we're now a community of 2,000 purpose-driven businesses! 🌍 That’s 2,000 companies—including many right here in Ireland—proving that business can be a powerful force for good, driving positive change for workers, customers, communities, and the planet. From larger companies like Baileys and CarTrawler to innovative SMEs like UrbanVolt and OCEANR, businesses here are driving real change, creating a more inclusive and regenerative economy. 🇮🇪 🌱 A huge thank you to all the incredible B Corps leading the way! 🚀 Who’s next to join us? Drop a comment if you’re thinking of becoming a B Corp!👇 🔗 Learn how your business can become B Corp certified: https://bit.ly/3R7JtsQ 🔎 Explore B Corps across Europe and beyond: https://bit.ly/3JawoKB #BCorp2000Europe #BusinessForGood #BCorpCommunity #BCorpIreland #JoinTheMovement