B-CORP AND BENEFIT COMPANIES

Sustainable and responsible growth

At a time when sustainability plays a central role in the decisions of consumers, investors and institutions, companies have the opportunity to distinguish themselves through responsible business models. Benefit Corporations and Benefit Societies represent a concrete step towards this evolution, demonstrating that economic growth can be harmonised with a positive social and environmental impact.

Becoming a B-Corp and a Benefit Corporation means adhering to strict standards of corporate social responsibility to improve transparency and corporate governance while integrating shared value objectives oriented towards sustainability and the collective good into one’s corporate charter.

How to obtain B-Corp Certification and become a Benefit Corporation

Greenwich supports companies in the B-Corp certification process and in the transformation into a Benefit Corporation, offering structured and customised accompaniment through the following services:

• Support in filling out B-Lab’s ESG questionnaire focused on 5 macro-areas (governance, environment, customers, employees and community) and during its evaluation process.
• Support in amending the company statutes to formally include common benefit objectives, transforming the company into a Benefit Corporation.
• Support in the definition and implementation of an effective governance system, including the designation of persons responsible for the pursuit of benefit objectives.
• Identification of strategic objectives of common benefit, with a focus on environmental sustainability, social innovation and community welfare on the basis of the results of the materiality analysis contained in the corporate Sustainability Report.
• Development of a structured action plan, with the identification of KPIs for monitoring results.
• Drafting of the annual impact report and supervision of the approval and publication process, ensuring transparency and compliance.

B-Corp or Benefit Corporation: What are the advantages?

Being a B-Corp or a Benefit Corporation brings many advantages. It means standing out in the market, attracting investors and partners who share a vision oriented towards sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Joining this network provides access to a global community of companies with shared values, fostering strategic collaborations and exchanging best practices. Moreover, today’s consumers reward companies that demonstrate a genuine commitment to the planet and society, thereby increasing trust, loyalty and brand appeal.

Trust on Greenwich to obtain B-Corp certification or transform your company into a Benefit Corporation.