Webinar Invitation: B Corp Basics – sharing insights to certification

"Upcoming webinar - 25th October, 11am. B Corp Basics - sharing insights and removing barriers to certification." There are purple, yellow and orange circles with photos of the three speakers: Louise Harman, Partner and Impact Lawyer at Bates Wells, Henry Stewart, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Ltd, and Vibhati Bhatia, Managing Consultant of Social Sustainability at Energise. There are B Corp, Bates Wells, Happy and Energise logos along the top.

Are you looking to begin your B Corp journey? Have you already started your B Corp journey but are unsure how to progress through the legal challenges? Do you want to feel inspired by fellow B Corps and hear their successes and challenges? If any of these apply to you and your organisation, this free webinar is for you!

On Wednesday 25th October at 11am, join fellow B Corps and accreditation experts Energise, Bates Wells and Happy. We will delve into the legal changes required for B Corp certification, plus look at our successes and challenges to date, and forward to new opportunities in the movement.

What to expect in B Corp Basics:

  • overview of the B Movement momentum and why there is still so much untapped potential;
  • explore a variety of strategies B Corps are implementing to go further with their accreditation and ensure impact;
  • Q&A with law experts Bates Wells addressing the legal and governance changes required in the process;

Meet the hosts of B Corp Basics:

Louise Harman, Partner at award-winning, purpose-driven law firm Bates Wells;

Louise is a member of the B Lab board, expert in B Corp governance requirements, and impact lawyer helping clients committed to positive social and environmental change.

Henry Stewart, Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of London-based learning provider Happy Ltd.

Henry was listed in the Guru Radar of the Thinkers 50 list of the most influential business thinkers in the world and his book, The Happy Manifesto, was short-listed for Business Book of The Year.

Vibhati Bhatia, Managing Consultant of the Social Sustainability solutions team at Energise;

With vast experience in ESG strategy and a dedication to environmental and social justice campaigning, Vibhati leads sustainability consultancy Energise in developing strategic solutions for B Corp certifications, DE&I, Wellbeing, Cultural change, Human Rights, and more.

Can’t attend the live webinar, but interested in accessing support on your B Corp journey? Register anyway and we will follow up with a recording of the session.

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Written By    Emma Lane

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