Heads up people, Earth Day is happening this month on 22 April. What’s Earth Day you ask? It’s annual event that started in 1970 aimed at celebrating the achievements of the environmental movement as well as to raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Earth Day is now recognised […]
Can businesses help solve the biggest societal and environmental challenges we’ve ever faced? Especially considering the huge part business has played in creating these challenges? B Corp says ‘Yes…’ but there are some strings… A good chunk of my working day is spent talking to businesses that want to know more about B Corp. If […]
It’s the 10th anniversary of B Corp in Aotearoa and we’ve just hit our 100th B Corp business. Which is great! But also not so great. I’ll get to that in a moment but first, let’s celebrate the achievement. Back in 2013, B Lab launched in New Zealand and Australia, opening a headquarters in Melbourne. […]
Boom! There it is. Finally! Companies are starting to link the pay and bonuses of their managers and execs to climate goals like decarbonisation. And it’s not just happening in the ethical, organic, ‘right on’ companies, it’s happening amongst the big hitters of the global finance and investment industry like AXA Investment Managers. It was […]
As I type this from my home office in Otautahi-Christchurch, people in the northern cities of New Zealand are battening down the hatches and preparing for potentially the worst tropical storm to ever hit our shores. It’s even more of a slap in the face for Northlanders after having suffered some of the worst flooding […]
The huge news in B Corp land is that the standards for certifying as a B Corp business are currently going through a massive overhaul. What does that mean? Well, truth is, it’s probably going to be harder to get the coveted B Corp badge from 2024, when the new B Corp standards are implemented. […]
We know that people like you, who care about the planet, can be a little conflicted at Christmas. On one hand, we’re like, ‘no, don’t believe the consumerist hype!’ but on the other hand, we’re like, ‘where can I get Christmas pudding at this time of night…’ Here at Grow Good HQ we understand. We […]
Feeling overwhelmed by stakeholders’ demands to up your do-good game? Never fear – B Corp is here! Think of us as the social impact spirit guides, leading you through the mysterious jungles and murky waters of ESG performance. We’ll help you translate those cryptic hieroglyphics into a solid plan of action via our magical B […]
In a city shrouded in smog, where shady corporations run rampant and social injustice lurks on every street corner, one caped crusader vows to clean up the streets. He is… B Corp Man! Swinging into boardrooms by day, B Corp Man stealthily gathers intel on companies’ true impacts. And by night, when dubious dealings unfold, […]