There’s a special joy in finding “it” – the gift that’s perfect, that no one else would find. UncommonGoods knows this all too well. An online marketplace featuring products as unique as its customers, this B Corp has handmade, recycled or up-cycled products from around the world. They have an item to speak to every [...]

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA, home to such brands as Adidas, Levi’s, and Nike), recently launched its benchmarking Eco Index worldwide, hoping to cement it (and itself) as the leading sustainability measurement tool for apparel and more. In fact, this group clearly has its sights set on taking this tool beyond its own industry boundaries. Although [...]

More than just another marketing company, BBMG is committed to walking the talk. Built upon the philosophy, “You are what you do”, the people of BBMG work at the intersection of branding sustainability and social purpose. With a belief in the power of the conscious consumer, this B Corp works with forward-thinking companies in an [...]

Like many entrepreneurs, I began my company with little idea of how difficult it would be to succeed in the industry I set out to work in – in my case, specialty coffee importing. The market was dominated by large multi-national firms, and I saw a need to help farmers benefit by establishing greater transparency [...]

A recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed that Americans are widely confused about energy conservation and efficiency. Clearly we need guidance. Many believe they save energy with small behaviors that actually achieve very little, such as turning off lights and unplugging appliances. More significantly, there is a widespread [...]

It’s that time again, time for back to school shopping. Your child probably has a list a mile long, ranging from books to sneakers. They are concerned about looking cool, you’re concerned about quality and cost. But what about the costs to our planet and community? When you support a Certified B Corp you’re supporting [...]

Is your “Conflict Free” diamond really conflict free? If the situation in Zimbabwe is any indication, there’s good cause for doubt. Yet there’s also reason for optimism as mission-driven companies and organizations rally to revolutionize how diamonds are traded in response to consumer demand for fairness and transparency. For years, Human Rights Watch and others [...]

Last Thursday, B Lab hosted a release party for Victory Village, the fantastic beer created through the partnership of B Corp One Village Coffee and Victory Brewing Co. The two companies teamed together to create a wonderful combination of coffee and beer in the form of an American Brown Ale.  Food from B Corps Greyston [...]

We are excited to announce that B Corporations are partnering with the Green Chamber of Commerce. A diverse group of Bay Area businesses are working with the Green Chamber of Commerce and B Corporations to help build sustainability into their business practices. They will share their experiences at an event on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 [...]