Research, practice and the new Babylonian towers

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The day started with wistful glances at the windows. On my first visit to Montreal, theoretical presentations on business ethics had trouble competing with the lure of city streets. But as the CBERN Annual General Meeting fully kicked in, delivering on its mandate “to promote knowledge-sharing and partnerships” within the field, the feeling changed. I [...]

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State pioneers B corporations

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

by Kevin James Shay Lateral Line is a company on the cutting edge of businesses that put social and environmental responsibility in their charters — even when those principles may cut into profits for shareholders. The Easton fishing-apparel company was certified several years ago as a B corporation — B is short for benefit — [...]

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Maryland First State in Union to Pass Benefit Corporation Legislation

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

by B Lab/B Corporation Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law the nation’s first legislation creating Benefit Corporations, a new class of corporations required to create benefit for society as well as shareholders. Unlike traditional corporations, Benefit Corporations must by law create a material positive impact on society; consider how decisions affect employees, community and [...]

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