Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement
Beyond the B provides an expert, insider's view of the B Corp Movement. Cohosts Emmy Allison (former Community Manager at B Lab) and Ryan Honeyman (Co-Author of The B Corp Handbook) from LIFT Economy 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.
Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement
Mailbag: Latest on v2.1, ECGT, 5-Year Cert Cycles, & More!
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This episode takes listeners inside the latest B Corp updates—Version 2.1, the new five-year certification cycles, and the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) regulations. Ryan and Emmy unpack what these changes mean for both new and existing B Corps, and share candid reflections on how to navigate the transition. It’s an informative, unfiltered look at what’s new, what’s confusing, and what’s next for the movement.
View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/mailbag-v2.1-5-year-certification-cycles-ecgt-more
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