GA + DoneGood Present: The Good Behind Your Goods – A Session On The B Corp Movement

When:
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2016 6:30p -
8:30p

Where:
General Assembly Boston
51 Melcher Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Business, Innovation, Meetup, Social Good, Tech

Event website:
https://generalassemb.ly/education/ga-donegood-present-the-good-behind-your-goods-a-session-on-the-b-corp-movement/boston/27216

About This Event


B Corps. Benefit Corporations. You've heard the terms, and maybe seen the Certified B Corp logo on a package. You may even know the topline- B Corps are for-profit companies using business as a force for good. If you're a business owner or leader, does becoming a B Corp make sense for you? As a consumer, job seeker or employee, how can you join the movement?


At this interactive session we'll hear about the growing B Corp movement from Ben Anderson, Chief B Keeper at B Lab (the organization that certifies B Corps and really got this whole movement rolling). Ben oversees the nearly 1000 company strong community of Certified B Corps in North America and serves on the Global Governance Council that stewards the movement globally. We'll then engage in breakouts, led by Emzingo Founder Drew Bonfiglio and Staach Director of Sustainability Anne Sherman, to think through what we know about the practices of our own companies (whether we're business owners or employees). We’ll then discuss possible action steps we may be able to take to make small—or revolutionary—changes that improve our companies' global impact.


About this series:


Old way of thinking: businesses should do whatever they can to maximize profit; doing good is for charities.


Disruption: Entrepreneurs are now disrupting the old thinking and showing that businesses can earn a profit and be a force for positive change at the same time. Over the next few months, DoneGood and General Assembly are teaming up to highlight innovators who are part of a growing movement that’s proving you can build a successful business while also doing good for people and planet.


If you want to discover and support businesses doing the right thing, or are an entrepreneur who wants to create a business that makes a positive impact, join us to learn about these local and national change makers!


About the Speakers


Drew Bonfiglio
Co-founder, Emzingo


Drew is co-founder of Emzingo, a social enterprise focused on creating the next generation of responsible leaders. He and his colleagues work with businesses, universities, individuals, and professional organizations to design and deliver experiences that instill the mindset of responsible leadership, drive employee engagement, promote social innovation and environmental awareness, and create a culture of collaboration. Drew holds an M.S. in Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from IE Business School. He lives in Somerville, MA with his wife, Emily and puppy Sierra.


Anne Sherman
Director of Sustainability, Staach


As the Director of Sustainability at Staach, an innovative and multidisciplinary design and furniture manufacturing company, Anne works to create lasting value by carefully integrating the firm’s business aspirations with its social and environmental ethics. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods, her contributions have solidified Staach’s position as a leader in responsible business practices; Staach is a Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified chain of Custody Certified manufacturing facility, and also certified B Corp, earning recognition as 'Best for the Environment' in 2014 and 2015 for exemplary practices.


Anne’s approach is inspired by varied academic and professional experiences in design, business, and social entrepreneurship, and enriched through a collaborative network of fellow change agents. Studying at Philadelphia University and the Rochester Institute of Technology, Anne holds an MS in Sustainable Design with a concentration in Managing for Sustainability.


Ben Anderson
Chief B Keeper, B Lab


Ben Anderson is Chief B Keeper at B Lab where he oversees the North American community of B Corps. Ben is also a member of B Lab’s Global Governance Council, which governs the B Corp movement internationally. Ben joined B Lab after a career as a social entrepreneur, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Preserve, a leading sustainable product company. Preserve, a Certified B Corp, is best known for turning yogurt cups into toothbrushes and creating innovative closed-loop recycling systems with other leading brands. Earlier in his career Ben developed, directed and expanded a range of urban education programs, including founding a Boston charter school. Ben received his BA from Williams College and MBA from Babson. Ben is from Boston and now resides in San Francisco with his family.


About Our Partners


DoneGood
The DoneGood app and website make it easy to find businesses doing good for people and the planet. Enter the kind of product or service you’re looking for and select the values that matter to you (like “Green,” “Shop Local,” “Supports Workers,” and more), and you can instantly see businesses you can feel good about supporting.
You can also see events coming up at local DoneGood businesses where you can do good while you have a good time.
Together we can support businesses doing the right thing, encourage other companies to follow suit and use our purchasing power to create real change!

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