The Certified B Corporation has announced its list of 2018 honorees, and on it is a crowd of Impact Hub innovators. All of these for-profit companies from around the world have now been certified by the nonprofit B Lab by meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Making the cut this year is a collection of powerful and inspiring companies that work with and at Impact Hubs around the world to create more sustainable futures for all. Honorees for this prestigious certification include…
Awarded in the Governance category
Working from Impact Hub Boston, Habitus works with companies that have positive social impacts by empowering them to develop and habitually apply the negotiation, communication and conflict management skills they need to thrive.
Part of the world’s largest network focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale, Impact Hub Boulder supports innovators who are creating tangible solutions to the world’s most pressing issues (many of whom are featured on this list!)
At Blue Dot Advocates, a team of attorneys and colleagues work with global entrepreneurs, concentrating more and more on social enterprises as vehicles for impact investing.
DOJO4 is a community-based, global-scale worker-owned agency located in Impact Hub Boulder, that catalyzes positive transformations through crafting exemplary technology & design.
A legal and business consultant for mission-driven companies, social impact and environmental enterprise, this consultancy also works from Impact Hub Boulder.
Awarded in the Overall; Community category
Also with ties to Impact Hub Boulder, Conscious Company Magazine shares inspiring, cutting edge stories about business as a force for good, hosts educational events and workshops, and connects talented individuals with purpose-driven work.
Awarded in the Customer category
Working from Impact Hub Boston, Emzingo works with CEOs, leaders and organizations to drive innovation and connect business performance to social and environmental impact. “Emzingo loves connecting with other certified B Corps,’ says co-founder & partner Drew Bonfiglio. “The B Local Boston working group (that I co-chair) and Impact Hub Boston have become my go-to communities for support, inspiration, and collaboration. These organizations help nurture and connect the growing number of values-driven organizations ‘using business as a force for good’.”
From Impact Hub Vienna, Helioz offers innovative and accessible solutions to improve everyday lives of those underserved by traditional markets.
An alumnus of Impact Hub San Francisco, Change.org is an open platform that can be used by anyone around the world to start petitions, make decisions and raise awareness of worthy causes.
You can view the entire list of honorees on the B Corp website here.
Congratulations to all 2018 honorees!