New Standards

Author Vinod Rajasekaran
Kasha Huk, Country Manager with B Lab Canada, tells us whatโ€™s in store for the community and the tool

Why It Matters

The B Corp movement is growing rapidly in Canada, up 48 percent since 2015. Beyond the rigorous certification, their B Impact Assessment tool has garnered traction. More than 50,000 businesses have used the tool to measure its impact on its workers, environment, community, and customers.

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