B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

The world stands at a crossroads. We face challenges that no business can solve alone—climate change, rising inequality, and social division. Yet, businesses hold the key to lasting change, and the B Corp community is already leading the way. Now, it’s time to raise the bar as 2025 marks a new chapter of impact with the next generation of B Lab’s standards. We need ALL hands on deck and EVERY business has a role to play. Are you ready? Learn more about B Lab’s new standards, coming soon: https://lnkd.in/dAyN_pFZ This video was created in collaboration with the talented team at Earthrise Studio .

B Lab's new standards are raising the bar for #people and the #planet, setting a bold blueprint for meaningful business action. But what are the reasons they are our biggest rewrite yet? We’re glad you asked! Swipe through to learn about the key pillars that make our new standards a catalyst for systemic change. Whether it's tackling the climate crisis, advancing equity, or prioritizing worker well-being, this is a moment for businesses to rise to the challenge and lead the way in building a better future. Ready to take the first step? 🔍 Learn about the new standards or download them in full at: https://lnkd.in/g7J-cBjC 📝 Sign up (or log in!) to B Impact to explore how the new requirements apply to your company: https://lnkd.in/da3DvdUB

The future of business impact is here with B Lab’s new standards! 🎉 After four years of work, two public consultations, and more than 26,000 pieces of stakeholder feedback, this is the biggest rewrite to B Lab’s standards in our 18-year history—and we’re really excited to raise the bar. These standards are an opportunity for our community to level up, leading boldly on the issues that matter most. That means: 🌍 Driving urgent climate action 💼 Championing worker wellbeing & equity  🔍 Strengthening governance & accountability And don’t worry—you’re not in this alone. B Lab is here to support your journey, providing time, resources, and guidance to meet this new bar. Ready to get started? 📝 Sign up (or log in!) to B Impact to explore how the new requirements apply to your company: https://lnkd.in/da3DvdUB 💬 Do you have a question? Read our FAQs: https://lnkd.in/d4hrccsY The next chapter starts now. Let’s lead the way—together.

A look back at our most ambitious B Corp Month to date. March 2025 was a moment, a movement, and a masterclass in what it looks like when purpose-led businesses rally together. Join us on the blog, looking back at this year’s B Corp Month highlights, including a record-breaking 60+ events in our region alone. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gtR6pMin Join the conversation: let us know your B Corp Month highlights in the comments below.

What a month March has been! 💥 #BCorpMonth has once again shown the incredible power of our B Corp community. For the past 31 days, we have seen our B Corps step up - showing to the world that this is more than a certification—it’s a movement of businesses working together to build an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Throughout March, we’ve been inspired by your bold collaborations, creative ideas, and the real-world impact that this community is making. It’s proof that when we come together, extraordinary things happen. But the story doesn’t end here. Because as #GenB, we know progress doesn’t stop. There’s always room for more leaders, voices, and visionaries in #GenB. Be sure to follow us and B Lab to meet more members of the B Corp™ community and for more information about #BCorp certification. Here’s to a better future, today.

“We’re living in a time where consumers, employees, and shareholders are demanding more. They want to know the brands they support are making a positive difference in the world. It’s not enough to say we’re a good company; people are seeking evidence, and B Corp Certification offers exactly that.” We’re still thinking about Mary Lou Ryan’s words, shared at our #BCorp meetup at #SXSWSydney last year. The co-founder of iconic Australian label (and B Corp), BASSIKE, stepped up to the soapbox to share how Certification has helped to roadmap the brand’s ongoing sustainability journey and communicate impact to their community. Inviting businesses, both big and small, to join the movement, Mary Lou also offers insights into how B Corps and the B Corp standards have influenced the fashion industry here and abroad. Thank you Mary Lou! This is the final instalment of our SXSW Soapbox series, but we’re certainly not saying goodbye just yet. You’ll see the soapbox popping up at more B Corp events soon. So, do you have something to say? Let us know in the comments below.

Have you spotted Laundry Lane's social series—The Heart Of It? Featuring bite-sized case studies and stories from the likes of Lyka, Heaps Normal, Pablo and Rusty's Coffee Roasters, Corban & Blair, Raisely, and our very own B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand CEO Andrew Davies, who also managed to sneak his way into the series. It's a must-view if you love hearing about businesses doing great things, particularly if #BCorpMonth has you curious about the B Corp movement. Thanks for this great series Laundry Lane—amplifying our shared vision, celebrating your fellow B, and spotlighting a new generation of thought leaders who are paving the way to show how to do business better. That's what #BCorpMonth is all about. What's a B Corp Month activation, initiative, or event that's really caught your attention this month? Let us know in the comments below. #GenB

We’re almost at the end of #BCorpMonth, and the energy is nothing short of electric! March is for celebrating the tireless work of our inspiring, global B Corp community. It’s a time to join together and amplify our movement, powered by an emerging generation of people using business as a force for good. We call it #GenB. Check out what B Corps and like-minded local legends have been up to in our area: 🌏Climate Action Week: The B Lab team hosted a panel discussion on Gen Alpha's emerging role in transforming how we consume fashion and an interactive workshop exploring how B Corps raises the bar in circularity, environmental stewardship, and climate action. 📍B Local networks from Perth to Ōtautahi Christchurch and everywhere in between have gathered for coffee, connection and important conversation. 📱B Corps have taken to social media to share stories and uplift each other, using hashtags #BCorpMonth and #GenB. 🗞️Stuff chats to newly appointed B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Manager Michele Wilson and B Corps Pathfinder Asset Management Limited, BLUNT, Chia Sisters, and Two Islands about how being a B Corp can make the exporting journey and finding new markets “that much easier”. There’s still a few more events left to get involved in. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6dCjEWK for events and initiatives in your neighbourhood. 📣How have you been celebrating B Corp Month? Let us know in the comments below. 

⏰ Only 1 day to go! Are you a B Corp? Do you work in internal communications, brand & marketing or sustainability? Perhaps you're a founder or on the leadership team. The big question is - do you want to strengthen internal communication and create a culture of continuous improvement with your B Corp Certification? Join us tomorrow in Melbourne/Naarm at The Commons—Wellington Street, Collingwood, for an insightful session designed to help B Corps with practical strategies for communicating your B Corp certification internally, driving long-term impact, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Featuring B Lab AANZ's Director of Communications and Engagement, Angie Farrugia, with COMPASS STUDIO's Co-founder Natalie Dean-Weymark, along with Cheryl Goodman (Swisse Wellness (part of H&H Group)), James Bartle (Outland Denim), Ellen Myers (The Commons) and Marnie Goding (ELK) - this event is a must attend! Get your tickets via the link - https://lnkd.in/gFACDjGd

B Corps are closer than you think. Your morning coffee, your favorite sneakers, even your bank—#GenB is everywhere. 💡 Want to find B Corps near you? Use our Find a B Corp directory and see which businesses are using profits for purpose in your own backyard. Where’s the closest B Corp to you? Drop your city in the comments and let’s find out! 🏙️ 👀