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Perspectives: World Cup Rivals by Scott James, Founder of Fair Trade Sports

The World Cup is coming. And there is more to the fierce competition than what we see on the pitch. Look at fierce competition behind the soccer ball itself. China and Pakistan aren’t likely to face off on the field, but they do go head to head in the competition of soccer ball creation every [...]

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It's a Dog's (Fair Trade) Life: Better Know Barkwheats

Barkwheats was founded to serve a purpose, rather than a profit. Inspired by their dogs and a desire to support local small-scale, organic agriculture, this B Corp found its calling in dog biscuits. Grain-free, nutritious and low impact, kibble has never been so beneficial. Ingredients were carefully chosen so as to be available locally and [...]

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Precautionary Principle for Corporations

Sanford Lewis, the attorney for Harrington Investments behind the recent Intel decision to include sustainability as a required consideration of a committee of its Board of Directors, posted this interesting piece on CRSWire. It is about different approaches to corporations adopting the Precautionary Principle to corporation risk management and governance. It is a great read, so check it out.

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Family First: Better Know King of Prussia Family Wellness Center

The name sums up the philosophy: King of Prussia Family Wellness Center. At this B Corp, family is the priority, whether it be the employees’ or the clients’. The entire concept is built upon providing full, custom wellness service for everyone. Whether it be an immediate service in house or referral and follow-up, the team [...]

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GIIRS: A Financial Times Feature

B Lab’s new social impact investment tool, GIIRS, has been profiled in the Financial Times. This is an exciting step towards directing capital towards positive change. As co-founder Andrew Kassoy is quoted, “A lot of capital is being kept on the sidelines by the lack of a useful tool.” We hope to provide the solution [...]

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Creative Banking for Change: Better Know Sunrise Community Bank

We invite you to Better Know Sunrise Community Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota, a certified B Corporation since June 2009. Based on the premise that social responsibility is their duty, the three banks comprising the Sunrise Bank family develop strong, urban communities through innovative banking.This B Corporations invests in inner-city neighborhoods and has recently been [...]

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Peddling Portland into the Future: Better Know B-Line

One of our newest additions, B-Line, Sustainable Urban Delivery became a B Corp in February of 2010. This Portland, Oregon based trike-delivery company offers environmentally-responsible delivery and advertising options to local businesses. The substitution of electric-assisted trikes for trucks reduces congestion and CO2 emissions, while providing local jobs. Despite their youth and economic pressure, B-Line [...]

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Perspectives: Final Decision by John Abrams, Cofounder and CEO of South Mountain Company

Last Wednesday, when Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced his decision about Cape Wind, he said a lot.  But the best thing he said was, quite simply, “This is the final decision of the United States of America.”  Final Decision.  Good decision, great decision, unequivocal decision – by the United States of America!  How rare is that? During [...]

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Reconceptualizing the Family Business: Better Know King Arthur Flour

The history of King Arthur Flour can be divided into two parts: there was the first 200 years, when ownership passed down through five generations of the Sands family; then there are the past 19 years, when King Arthur’s employees assumed ownership, and things really started to click. The employees were given control when the [...]

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Transforming Young Minds: Better Know Little Pickle Press

Little Pickle Press, one of our newly certified B Corps, has achieved excellence in almost all areas of our B Impact Assessment. A children’s media publisher, this organization is dedicated to providing tools which cultivate conscious, responsible children. With products created to inspire, readers are encouraged to help those in need, celebrate diversity and protect [...]

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