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B Lab/B Corporation
655 Leopard Road
Berwyn , PA 19312
USA
www.bcorporation.net
610-296-8283
610-296-8289 (Fax)
thelab@bcorporation.net
For More Information Contact
Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-Founder
610-296-8283
Errin Cecil-Smith, Media Relations Manager
215 439 7776
Description
What is a B Corporation?
B Corporations are a new type of company which are purpose-driven and
create benefit not only for shareholders, but for employees, the
community, and the environment.
Why are B Corporations important?
B Corporations help us tell the difference between a "good company" and
just good marketing. This is important for employees who want to find a
place they can bring their whole selves to work and for consumers,
suppliers, and investors who want to support companies which make a
positive impact on society.
How many B Corporations are there?
As of February 1, 2008, there are 83 B Corporations in 17 states in over
20 industries, representing a $650 million marketplace. Over the next few
years, these numbers will grow to hundreds of B Corporations and a
multi-billion marketplace, all building collective voice for "good
companies."
Who certifies B Corporations?
B Lab, a nonprofit organization, certifies B Corporations. B Lab's
independent Standards Advisory Council sets the legal and performance
standards for what is required to become a B Corporation; it also oversees
the evolution of those standards and the auditing of B Corporations. The
legal and performance standards, as well as the members of the SAC, are
all transparent to the public on www.bcorporation.net.
How can I learn more about B Corporations?
Check out www.bcorporation.net.
Let us know what you think at thelab@bcorporation.net.
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