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🌍⌛ Today, 1 August, 2024, is #EarthOvershootDay: the day we’ve used up more of our planet’s resources than it can regenerate in a year. This date has advanced by five months over the past 60 years, and now, we would need 1.75 Earths to sustain humanity's current consumption rates. Businesses often contribute to this problem by consuming more resources than the planet can regenerate and prioritizing short-term profits over long-term sustainability. But #BCorps are proving that businesses can—and must—also be part of the solution. By moving away from economic principles that promote greed, wealth inequality, and ecological collapse, the #BCorpMovement is working towards a future where businesses regenerate rather than deplete our planet’s resources. As the climate crisis intensifies, it is crucial to accelerate our efforts to #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day. We must shift from incremental improvements to substantial, impactful actions. This urgency is why the standards for #BCorpCertification are evolving. Swipe right to learn more or read the “Environmental Stewardship & Circularity” impact topic in our latest draft standards https://bit.ly/3WpSFvT