It鈥檚 a movement that鈥檚 becoming the new way to conduct business. Companies are starting to realize that as a B Corp differentiates their business, attracts investors and engages top talent. , and have all jumped on the B Corp bandwagon, using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.听
It comes as no surprise that companies in the Boulder/Denver area are catching on to the movement, including Newton Running, GoLite and Namaste Solar. Local companies seeking B Corp certification were recently invited to the first Colorado B Impact Assessment Hackathon, held at Boulder鈥檚 B Lab, to work with CU Net Impact MBAs on their B Impact Assessment (BIA), the first step toward B Corp certification. Leeds鈥� Net Impact Club created the Impact Catalyst Program, where MBA students work with companies as consultants throughout the certification process, from compiling information, identifying strategic solutions, and making value-added recommendations. Recently, CESR with B Lab in creating the B Impact Assessment Handbook, a manual for student consultants who assist companies with acquiring B Corp certification. CESR now has a relationship with B Lab for the purpose of developing and distributing the manual nationally.
The Hackathon included a听live work session听where ten companies worked through the assessment in real-time,听receiving one-on-one help听completing the assessment and听guidance about how to improve their score.听In addition, participants received a copy of the just-released听B Corp Handbook, a practical guide for any business to learn how to become a force for good.听
B Corps Membership
Business owners are now realizing the impact and through programs like B Corps. If you are a business owner and interested in joining the movement, click to learn more about B Corps.听