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News and updates from the B Corp movement in the UK.

The latest updates from B Lab UK

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UK public back change to company law to put people, the planet and profit on more equal footing

New research released today reveals that over three quarters of the UK public (76%) believe that, more than ever before, the law needs to change to give businesses a legal responsibility to prioritise people and the planet alongside making a profit.
UK B Corp community reaches 2,000

UK B Corp community reaches 2,000

Purposeful business movement doubles in 18 months as B Lab UK announces largest gathering of B Corps in Oxford.
Evolution of standards second consultation

B Lab is evolving the standards for B Corp Certification. Explore the latest iteration of the standards.

B Lab has launched the second consultation — sharing the latest iteration of the standards and calling for your feedback. Learn more.
New report says change to company law could add £149bn to the UK economy

The Purpose Dividend

There is huge potential to change our economy for the better. The Purpose Dividend explores how purpose-driven businesses can drive the UK’s economic recovery. Read the press release.
https://bcorporation.uk/reinventing-business/by-b-lab-uk/exploring-awareness-of-b-corp-certification-in-the-uk/

Exploring awareness of B Corp Certification in the UK

The UK B Corp brand survey results are in. Hannah Reiss, head of communications, shares 5 key takeaways.

https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/common-wealth-economic-ownership-shareholders-general-election/#newmode-embed-50964-65957

Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that

Explore the need for the UK to reform its corporate governance rules and the potential benefits of adopting purpose-led models like B Corp.
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/promotional-features/how-wales-is-meeting-the-challenges-of-a-sustainable-future/689339.article

How Wales is meeting the challenges of a sustainable future

Explore the growth of B Corp Certification across the food and drink sector in Wales.
https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/b-corp-fashion-brand-explained/886949

What does it mean to be a B Corp fashion brand?

Explore the role of B Corp Certification in reshaping the fashion industry.
https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/companies/article/i-was-unhappy-with-how-fast-fashion-worked-so-i-built-a-sustainable-business-l0cqhwcqv

I was unhappy with how fast-fashion worked, so I built a sustainable business

Emma Macdonald, co-founder of B Corp TBCo, explains how she launched an organisation that championed sustainability.