An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going B
“Increasingly, entrepreneurs are considering how to create a company that has a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business for higher purposes of social good.”
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In partnership with Patagonia, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment published An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of greenwashing and misleading labels, Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations help consumers identify trustworthy companies. This guide will advise on best practices while helping entrepreneurs minimize legal costs, and make informed decisions as to whether B Corp Certification or Benefit incorporation makes sense for the company at that time.
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Abi BarnesCredits
The Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Patagonia, Inc.Topics
Certification & Standards, Small-to-Medium EnterpriseRelated Resources
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