Melbourne - Launch of B Corporations in Australia
Date and time
Location
State Library of Victoria
Village Roadshow Theatrette Entry 3, Latrobe St Melbourne, VIC 3000 AustraliaDescription
You are invited
to the launch of B Corporations in Australia,
by B Lab Co-Founder Bart Houlahan.
And to meet the founding Australian B Corporations
On Thursday 28 August at 6pm
at State Library of Victoria, Theatrette, Entry 3, Latrobe St, Melbourne 3000
and afterwards for a drink to celebrate.
What is a B Corp?
B Corps are a global movement of business leaders that seek to redefine success in business, so that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world. We envision that in a generation's time, all businesses will measure and manage their impact as readily as they do profitability.
How do I become a B Corp?
To become a B Corp business are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency The B Impact Assessment is free and available online - http://bimpactassessment.net/ More information - http://www.bcorporation.net.au
Organised by
B Lab's vision is that all people in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand benefit from, an economy that builds community and regenerates the environment. Our purpose is to enable people to build a new economy through businesses that create positive social and environmental impacts. B Lab plays a critical role as an anchor institution for the inclusive economy, collaborating and partnering extensively with other civil society, government, and private sector organisations with overlapping missions. B Lab is a recognised leader in the field of responsible business, driving companies towards high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.