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What is a B Corp?

Josephina DiMillo

February 8, 2024

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Balancing financial success with sustainability practices can be a challenge for many companies. Becoming a B Corp allows businesses to focus on their social and environmental responsibilities while still making a profit. 

B Corps, short for Benefit Corporations, are businesses that are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and their community. B Lab, a non-governmental organization, awards the B Corp certification to businesses that follow strict requirements to assess, measure, and report their emissions. This certification shows that your business upholds a “high standard of social and environmental performance”. The goal is to create an economy that is inclusive, sustainable, and equitable.

Why are B Corps Important?

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