Beyond the B: Real Talk on the B Corp Movement

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and evolution of one of the most obscure, fascinating, and constantly evolving aspects of the B Corp movement--the B Corp verification process. We are joined by Kali Gibson, former Co-Director of Certification and Verification for B Lab Global, who shares her firsthand experience of scaling the process, tackling the pandemic backlog, and balancing the growing demand for certification with limited resources. View the Show Notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corp-verification-process [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/b-corp-verification-process] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362873/support] We want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com [beyond@lifteconomy.com] with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Are any of your clients involved in controversial industries? Tune in to learn more about B Lab's new framework ("Companies with Clients in Controversial Industries") for assessing the nature of your company's involvement with the client, the difference between controversial vs. ineligible industries, and whether you will need to meet additional requirements in order to be eligible for B Corp certification. View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/can-your-clients-jeopardize-your-b-corp-certification [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/can-your-clients-jeopardize-your-b-corp-certification] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362873/support] We want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com [beyond@lifteconomy.com] with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

Juan Pablo Larenas, co-founder of Sistema B, discusses the B Corp movement’s global reach and the unique governance hurdles of scaling it internationally. He shares insights on growing the B Corp community, expanding impact, and sustaining collective action globally. Show Notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/sistema-b-juan-pablo-larenas Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362873/support] We want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com [beyond@lifteconomy.com] with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

In this episode, we dive into the prominent role of circularity in the new B Corp standards with Nellie Cohen, creator of Patagonia's Worn Wear project, and Dan Kurzrock, CEO of Upcycled Foods. Nellie and Dan share strategies for transforming waste into value across diverse industries like textiles and food. We also highlight how smaller companies and service-based businesses can integrate circularity more deeply into their operations. Tune in today! Show Notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/circularity-lessons-patagonia-upcycled-foods-nellie-cohen-dan-kurzrock Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362873/support] We want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com [beyond@lifteconomy.com] with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.

In this episode, Jessica Yinka Thomas shares how B Academics and B Impact Teams are transforming business education and shaping the future of the B Corp community. Show Notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/how-b-academics-grows-the-b-corp-movement [https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/how-b-academics-grows-the-b-corp-movement] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2362873/support] We want to hear from you! Email us at beyond@lifteconomy.com [beyond@lifteconomy.com] with requests for content, suggestions for future guests, and feedback about our episodes.