“ The fact is , a lot of us care about the world , where it ’ s going , and want to make a contribution , and you can no longer see your job separate from that . You want to know that this place where you spend so much of your time and give so much energy is a meaningful way for you to utilise your talents .
“ Being B Corps is sending a credible signal that this is a company that is trying to really do better , that has a mission , that is caring about its people , its workers , its community , the environment that it ’ s in . It ’ s a way to stand out in the market .”
Another case study covered in the B Corp white paper features 4G Capital – a lending company that helps small businesses in Kenya and Uganda grow by providing working capital loans , access to training , and frictionless mobile tools for managing money .
“ B Corp certification has allowed us to showcase our commitment to
STANDARDISING CORPORATE DISCLOSURES
Investor interest in sustainabilityrelated metrics and disclosures have surged in recent years . But with so many ESG frameworks available , corporate disclosures have not yet been standardised . Which is why B Lab Global and Nasdaq OneReport have teamed up to help companies streamline their processes and showcase their ESG efforts . Nasdaq OneReport ’ s software helps clients efficiently navigate and publish their ESG data to various stakeholders – and users can now view and access in a single platform , B Lab ’ s B Impact Assessment ( BIA ) alongside other third-party disclosure programmes , accountability frameworks , standards and metrics .
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