Our economic 'operating system' needs upgrading
B Lab UK has always advocated for business as a force for good and as we prepare for post-pandemic recovery, we wanted to hear from the public about their attitudes towards our current economic system, and the role of business in addressing our profound economic, societal and planetary challenges.
In May, we commissioned a UK public opinion poll in partnership with ReGenerate, and heard from 2,175 respondents spanning all age groups and political affiliations.
The results are fascinating...
and show that the vast majority of the UK public believe that business can and should be a force for good. See below for the key findings from those that expressed opinions about the role of business:
Introducing the Better Business Act
Our message to business and government is that we can do better than this.
The world needs business at its best – creating good jobs, helping fix pressing problems and adding value to society. The Better Business Act (BBA) will transform the way we do business. This B Lab UK-led campaign will change the law so that every single company in the UK, whether big or small, takes ownership of its social and environmental impact.
THE BETTER BUSINESS ACT, FEBRUARY 2021
Complete summary of polling data and insights
To download the complete summary of findings, click here.
Proposed amendment to Section 172 of The Companies Act
Read Bates Wells' draft proposal to s172 of The Companies Act 2006
The case for purpose-driven business by ReGenerate
What is a purpose-driven business? View the full report.
For media
Read our press release here.