“To B or not to B Corps – A New Mode of Business” Online Workshop
Event Information
About this event
As consumers increasingly expect businesses to balance social and business interest, while millennials prioritize impact over financial returns, The Mills Fabrica is honored to host “To B or not to B Corps – A New Mode of Business” online workshop, in collaboration with B Lab (HK & Macau) and B Purpose Bureau, to provide information, assistance and networking opportunities to push forward the global B Corp Movement.
Certifying as a B Corp is not a sacrifice, it’s a proven pathway to increased customer loyalty, a greater selection of investors and the best talent.
“To B or not to B”, we all know the answer to this question. If you’re interested in making social impact with your business, register now for this online workshop (“seats” are limited so make sure you do it ASAP)!
Overview:
- The shift from a “shareholder” to a “stakeholder” Value to balance purpose and profits
- What is a B Corp & what are the benefits
- Examples of some hugely successful B Corps
- Difference with other frameworks
- How to become a B Corp
Date: 23rd Sept 2021 (Thur)
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (HKT); 9:00 am to 10:00 am (BST)
Ticketing: Free of charge
Availability: 30 people (first-come-first-served basis)
Language: English
About B lab (HK & Macau):
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way. To date, our community includes over 4,000 B Corps in 77 countries and 153 industries, and over 150,000 registered users manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab (HK & Macau) is the local representative driving the B Corporation movement in Hong Kong and Macau.
About B Purpose Bureau (BPB):
B Purpose Bureau (BPB) is an impact consultancy firm specializing in using the B Corp certification framework to help companies become purpose-driven, impact-aware and stakeholder-focused. We champion the concept of using business as a force for good, emphasizing the importance of measuring impact. BPB has offices in Hong Kong and in Paris.
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【改變，還是依舊 —— B時代的商業模式】網上工作坊
現今消費者對企業的期望有別以往，市場現更注重社會及商業利益的平衡，而年輕人亦更關注企業對社會的影響。
有見及此，南豐作坊獲得B Lab (HK & Macau)（共益實驗室 — 港澳）的支持，再次籌辦【改變，還是依舊 —— B時代的商業模式】網上工作坊，向大家分享全球B Corp™共益企業運動的資訊，及其帶來的援助和交流機會。
而成為B Corp™共益企業並不代表犧牲公司利益，根據《The B Corp Book》，共益企業能使客戶忠誠度提高、獲得更多資金渠道及吸引更優秀的人才。
「改變，還是依舊」，我們都知道哪個選項方能通往可持續的未來。如你有興趣跟我們一起推動社會利益，歡迎按以下連結，報名參加此網上工作坊。（名額有限，額滿即止）
內容大要：
- 如何從「股東」角度轉移至「持份者」角度，平衡社會及企業利益
- 什麼是B Corp及其益處
- B Corp的成功案例
- B Corp與其他標準的不同
- 如何成為B Corp
詳情：
日期：2021年9月23日（星期四）
時間：香港時間下午4時至5時
門票：費用全免
人數：30人（先到先得）
語言：英文
關於共益實驗室（港澳）：
共益實驗室正在改變全球經濟，讓全球人類、社群和地球能夠受益。作為改變經濟系統運作的領袖，我們的全球網絡替商界創造標準、政策和工具，並為營商同時造福各持份者的企業提供認證，並稱他們為「B Corps」（共益企業）。至今，我們的社群裏有逾4,000家共益企業，他們遍佈全球77個國家和153個行業；已經有超過15萬家公司利用「B Impact Assessment」和「SDG Action Manager」管理他們公司的影響力。共益實驗室（港澳）是本地的代表機構，致力在香港和澳門推動共益企業運動。
Organiser The Mills Fabrica
Organiser of “To B or not to B Corps – A New Mode of Business” Online Workshop
The Mills Fabrica is a business incubator, fund and space/lab for techstyle startups and strategic partners - companies at the intersection of technology and style. The Mills Fabrica connects key stakeholders in Hong Kong and beyond, as a platform where catalytic exchanges take place and new values are created exponentially. From creative talents and startups to established partners and companies, The Mills Fabrica fosters a melting pot where individuals and organizations from different backgrounds meet and mix, and together forge brand new paths.