Send us a textWe’ve spoken to a lot of entrepreneurs from around the world in the past few months and there is one thing they all have in common - a corporation. The precise structures of corporations will vary from company to company and country to country but a relatively new corporate certification is working its way around the planet and creating a global standard for how businesses should behave. It’s the B Corp Certification and it’s gaining ground. Ben Anderson, a B Corp Leader, and former CEO and Co-Chair of Board of B Lab US & Canada joins the show today to explain how it works and why getting a B makes for good business.A sneak preview:How corporate values have shifted over the yearsWhat is the B CorpThe Shareholder v Stakeholder economyWhat are the qualifiers to become B CorpHow to become B CorpWhat it costsHow B Corp is helping companies prove ESGHow it turns out B Corp is good for business performanceB Corp’s influence on international corporate governanceWhy consumers may want to look for B CorpBen AndersonB CorporationSupport the showListen on Apple , Spotify, our website, or pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts! I'd like to thank our sponsors: Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Bold Ocean Ventures have partnered to create a mission-driven venture capital fund, supporting the growth of innovative, sustainable ocean-related businesses. Startup Marin Skincare has rocketed thanks to products made with Maine-lobster-derived glycoprotein that work on eczema and dry skin. Former guest on our show and co-Founder Patrick Breeding is offering listeners a 20% discount on their skincare products. Type HAPPYPLANET into the coupon code field! Spark No. 9, ensures that companies - and startups - have successful product launches by testing their products online. Remove the guesswork before you launch! Promotional and program partners include ...

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