B Local Bay Area

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Still looking for a few candidates for Events Chair...who wants to be the life of the party!

Are you thinking about submitting the B Impact Assessment for B Corp Certification? Attend our upcoming session on August 22, to learn more about what it takes! This session is intended for companies who are actively working toward B Corp Certification and want to assess their readiness toward submitting. Companies should only attend if they are actively working through the B Impact Assessment. Use the link below to learn more and register for this month's session. https://lnkd.in/drGz-Mkj

We know finding plastic-free alternatives can feel like a hassle, so we’ve done the work for you! 😌 These companies don’t just talk about sustainability; they live it through their dedication to people and the planet as certified B Corps. This #PlasticFreeJuly, make an impact in your home and on the world by supporting B Corps committed to eliminating plastic waste. Going plastic-free literally saves you money and helps the planet. Does it get much better than that? If you know of any more plastic-free alternatives, please comment them below! 👇🏼

Moving this up on your feed 😉 Collective Action is a vital and growing vertical for B Local Bay Area! We are still collecting applications for Collective Action Advisors! Know someone? Are you that someone? Tag them below in the comments and hit that link!

🌟 Join the B Local Bay Area Board! 🌟 We're excited to announce that we're seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our B Local Bay Area Board! We have three new positions open: Events Chair, Membership Chair, and Member-at-Large. If you're ready to make an impact in our community and help drive the mission of B Local Bay Area forward, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a dynamic team committed to positive change and sustainable business practices. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gd6yaQwJ Applications are open until August 9, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference! #BLocalBayArea #BoardOpportunities #CommunityLeadership #BCorp B Lab #bthechange

Webinar by Capgemini Discover how consumer product and retail businesses can build innovative, effective climate adaptation strategies and accelerate systems change. https://lnkd.in/gE5kzWX9

The team at LIFT Economy has just launched an exciting new podcast called “Beyond the B.” Beyond the B is an ongoing discussion about what is working and not working in the #BCorp movement. LIFT team members Emmy (Maria) Allison and Ryan Honeyman facilitate an open and honest conversation about Certified B Corporations, advise companies on how to increase their impact, and provide a deep dive into the new B Corp standards that are shaping our community. Learn more at www.lifteconomy.com/beyond. You can also subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

We’re embarking on the biggest transformation of B Lab’s standards in our 17-year history, ensuring #BCorps and the wider movement continue to lead the way in business. 🌍🔄 While change is exciting, it can also be challenging. Our top priority is to ensure impactful and clear standards as soon as possible, while bringing the B Corp community on this journey with us. Our latest blog post, written by Clay Brown, Co-Lead Executive of B Lab Global, dives into the extensive work happening behind the scenes to implement B Lab’s new standards, tools, and certification processes. 💡 Swipe right to discover the steps we’re taking to make this a smooth transition, understand the biggest changes on the horizon, and learn what this all means for the B Corp community. 👉 Read the full blog post and stay informed about the exciting developments ahead: https://bit.ly/3KWAed3 #BCorp #Sustainability #BusinessForGood #NewStandards #BImpact

Let's normalize discomfort! From personal experiences to workplace examples, Maria Velasco explores how embracing discomfort can entirely reshape one's approach to inclusivity. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ezDtkDbj