B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

➡️ The future is this way, are you coming? As individual B Corps and as a movement, we have the opportunity to drive change and propel progress for generations to come. Learn more about this collective of businesses for good and the change we have on the agenda. To get involved this B Corp Month, visit: bcorpmonth.com If you’re new to the B Corp movement or would like to learn more about the certification, we’ve just launched ‘Behind the B’ — a free online course. Enrol here: https://bit.ly/43pBqhx 🎥 A special shoutout to Mikey Leung, Peter Dowson and the Digital Storytellers team for capturing the wisdom of our wonderful community at our recent B Corp Assembly.

As we wrap up another incredible year for our AANZ #BCorp community—a year defined by connection, growth, and shared purpose—we want to extend our heartfelt thanks. Thank you for making 2024 a year to remember and exemplifying what it means to balance #purpose and #profit. Together this year, we: - Welcomed 136 new B Corps locally and 1995 new B Corps globally, - Gathered in regional Victoria for Assembly—our first local in-person gathering since 2017, - Released our first Annual Report, - Collaborated with global peers to evolve our governance and B Corp standards, - Partnered with SXSW Sydney, - Launched two new online training programs to bolster access to B Corp education and support in our region, - Plus, so much more. As we all know, doing things differently from “how they’ve always been done” isn’t easy. Yet, our #BCorpCommunity remains steadfast and focused on the path of continuous improvement, affecting change while championing your fellow B, too. We continue to be inspired by your innovative spirit and by each B Corp's unique and diverse approach to our shared vision. Our team will be taking some time out to enjoy the festive season starting on 25 December and will return on 6 January. We hope you have a joyful holiday season full of rest and revelry with those that matter most. See you in 2025! Ps. Ready to get the ball rolling on 2025? Register for our B Corp Month January drop-in session online now - https://lnkd.in/g9T_7hEJ

NEW Bs | Can you believe that over 110 local B Corporations have celebrated their Certification this year? That number is still growing, by the way! Today, on the blog, we get to know three new #BCorps with creativity in spades. 🤝Juntos Marketing A full-service marketing and content agency collaborating with health, education, government and not-for-profits to harness the power of “marketing for good”. 🏡Hassell An International architecture and design firm dedicated to embedding sustainability and regenerative principles into the built environment for the betterment of people and nature. 📣Carbon Creative (Australia) A proudly 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated social change creative agency, helping organisations turn their vision for positive change into reality. Join us in the comments to congratulate these three new B Corps, then head to the blog for more on how they leverage creativity for good, a look into their impressive portfolios, plus some advice for aspiring #BCorps. https://lnkd.in/gKJcT_Zx

IN THE PRESS - We all know that AI is transforming how we live and work, with AI technology and tools being weaved increasingly throughout organisations in every industry. B Lab believes that companies like OpenAI have a responsibility and an incredible opportunity to fortify their business structures on a foundation that protects #people and the #planet. Speaking with David Swan from The Sydney Morning Herald, B Lab Global Co-Founder Andrew Kassoy commented on the risks of traditional tech structures and why leaders in this space must embrace governance models with built-in #transparency and #accountability measures. “As a society, we’re increasingly dependent on the judgement of a few influential tech leaders, which is inherently risky. The way many of these companies have been structured, they have raised capital and then gone public with share structures where there’s basically two classes of shares. One is for an entrepreneur or the couple of co-founders, who then have all the votes on everything that actually matter. If those people do the wrong thing, everybody else is along for the ride.” - B Lab Global Co-Founder Andrew Kassoy. Thank you, The Sydney Morning Herald, for highlighting this topic and the work of B Lab. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below ✍🏼 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcQjteQp

We’re evolving our governance framework to nurture the thriving growth of our local community. In recent years, as the scale and influence of the #BCorpCommunity grew, it became clear that a new model of stewardship and governance was needed for our region—one that would ensure maximum #transparency, #accountability, and #inclusivity, fortifying our foundations for the future. This is how our refreshed governance structure came to take shape, or, as we like to call it, our horizons of governance — made up of four separate but interconnected groups: B LAB AANZ TEAM - A small and mighty team working across Certification and recertification, and advocating for impact-driven workplace change in our region. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Appointed by B Lab and responsible for governing operational strategy and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations. THE B COUNCIL - Serves to formalise the voice of #BCorps in B Lab AANZ’s direction setting. Made up of representatives from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand’s B Corp community, alongside B Lab AANZ’s CEO and board, its purpose is to engage with the community of B Corps and grow the impact of the movement in the region. THE HORIZON COUNCIL - Currently in development, The Horizon Council will bring a wider perspective and moral authority to the B Council, board, B Lab, and B Corp movement. This piece of the governance puzzle will open up our organisation to more voices, perspectives and deliberation and also formalise engagement spaces — increasing the participation of, and accountability to, the movement it seeks to build and sustain. The Horizon Council will be open to all B Corps, partners, and stakeholders. 📲Want to know more? Dive into our Annual Report to discover the annual developments from B Lab AANZ, explore our year in numbers, and immerse yourself in inspiring local B Corp stories. https://bit.ly/46IQtnW 💬Join the conversation. In the comments, Let us know how your business's governance has evolved and supported your impact aspirations over the years.

Calling all B Corps — B Corp Month is fast approaching! Every year in March B Lab and the global #BCorp community unite to celebrate the #power and #purpose of being a B Corp during B Corp Month. 🎉 Join us for a B Corp Month ideation session to get a head start on your B Corp Month planning: Get a sneak peak into the 2025 B Corp Month theme, be inspired to start planning your activations and discover ways to get involved in the campaign. 📅 When? 5th December, 12pm - 1pm AEDT (via Zoom) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gfpZ_Rsp

🌱 Join the Economy for Public Good conference on 28 November in Pōneke Wellington! 🌏 Hear from B Lab Australia & Aotearoa NZ CEO Andrew Davies, on how businesses can drive transformational change for a more sustainable, equitable economy. Plus thought leaders and interactive sessions, this is a day you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now – register here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJGtQ_Qy #EconomyForPublicGood #BCorp #BusinessForGood

“There is an increasingly clear business case [for accountability]. You get more loyal customers, more engaged employees, it can enhance your brand. But somewhere in the journey to choosing to become a #BCorp there are some leaps you have to make, where there is no ROI; there is no reason why—and that’s where moral courage comes in.” A few weeks ago at SXSW Sydney, we proudly launched our inaugural Soapbox Sessions (thanks to the help of our brand new 'B' soapbox from Certified B Corp Revival Projects!) During our coffee meet up we offered up a (literal) platform to those in the room to share insights, experiences, and opinions from within our #BCorpCommunity. B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand CEO Andrew Davies was the first to step up, speaking to his thoughts on radical transparency, the evolving purpose of business, and the moral courage it requires to make decisions that, to many, might not seem like good business sense. There are more #BCorp Soapbox Sessions to come. So keep an eye out on socials or send us a DM if you’re a B Corp with something to say! In the meantime, we’re keen to know how you see moral courage manifest in your workplace. Let us know in the comments below.

It’s safe to say that B Corps didn’t just show up at SXSW Sydney 2024—they took over. And if you were to ask us for our highlight, honing in on just one would be an impossible task. It was powerful and moving to experience so many B Corps gathered under one roof. Our eye-catching B Corp booth became a hub for the 20,000+ attendees who explored the Social Impact Zone. Here, with our amazing Event Partners Intrepid Travel, Clothing The Gaps, Intopia, Australian Vintage, Today and Code Like a Girl we shared what it means to be a Certified B Corporation. But this was just the beginning. From deep dives on climate action to soapbox speeches about capitalism’s inherent flaws, purpose-driven businesses took centre stage all festival long, sparking conversations that stretched way beyond the ‘B’. On the B Corp blog, join us for a trip down memory lane, revisiting our top 10 thought-provoking, wow-worthy #BCorp moments from SXSW Sydney 2024. https://lnkd.in/gee9r2PN

Join our growing team! We’re expanding our team with this incredible opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to support us in our mission to put people and planet alongside profit. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both B Lab AANZ and the wider B Lab Global Network, be passionate about using business as a force for good and want to grow in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities of the role: ➡️ Financial Management & reporting - Oversee outsourced accounting, prepare monthly management accounts, and manage budget. ➡️ Compliance - Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, support the annual audit, and maintain accurate financial records. ➡️ Strategic Financial planning & Analysis - Develop financial models, collaborate on global initiatives, and contribute to board presentations. ➡️ Leadership & process improvement - Enhance financial processes, tools, and systems to support growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Apply today via the link: https://lnkd.in/eXuv6Yuy