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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 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.
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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.
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Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board
Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board
Anuradha Chugh joins the B Lab UK board. Find out more.
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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
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Better Business Day press release
78% of UK public back a change to company law
Our latest research reveals the vast majority of the UK public (78%) now back a change to company law that would see the interests of people and planet sit alongside those of shareholders when making boardroom decisions. Read the full press release to find out more.
Recent press coverage
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New report says change to company law could add £149bn to the UK economy
New report says change to company law could add £149bn to the UK economy
A new report by the think tank Demos and backed by a coalition of businesses has called for changes to the Companies Act that would drive growth and add £149bn to the UK economy.
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https://www.edie.net/this-way-forward-creating-lasting-change-through-b-corp/
This Way Forward: Creating lasting change through B Corp
Amy Bourbeau, co-founder at Seismic, explores how businesses can start the journey toward B Corp Certification and the power that collective action has in driving improvement.
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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.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4n9d
Is it worth being a B Corp?
A short BBC Sounds podcast featuring three B Corps discussing certification, joined by Chris Turner B Lab UK Executive Director.