Beyond the B: Latest on the B Corp Movement
Episodes
Mailbag: Unpacking the New 14-Step B Corp Certification Process
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan and Emmy dig into the newly released 14-step B Corp certification process and make sense of what companies can expect as the sta...
5 Cyber Risks for B Corps, and How You Can Fix Them (w/ Steve Sharer & Garrett Miller)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From politically motivated attacks to basic configuration errors, purpose-driven orgs are now on the front lines of cyber risk. In this episode, Steve...
People & Planet First Verification—A Primer for B Corps (with Rebecca Dray)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People & Planet First is a global, participatory verification system designed for enterprises that put purpose ahead of profit. In this episode, R...
Mailbag: Latest on v2.1, ECGT, 5-Year Cert Cycles, & More!
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes listeners inside the latest B Corp updates—Version 2.1, the new five-year certification cycles, and the EU’s Empowering Consume...
How B Corps Can Navigate a Conversation About Trans Rights (w/ Benn Marine)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many purpose-driven businesses say they value inclusion—but when it comes to trans issues, most don’t know where to begin. In this candid conversa...
Anti-Oppressive Pay: Designing Compensation That Works for Everyone (w/ Kate Dixon)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salary negotiations can feel messy, so how do we design pay that’s fair, transparent, and free of bias? In this episode of Beyond the B, we sit down...
Can the New B Corp Standards Drive Systems Change? (w/ Adam Garfunkel & Mike Rowlands)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new B Corp standards (v2.1) promise to push companies beyond checklists and into real systems change—but will they deliver? In this episode, we ...
Is Steward Ownership the 'Gold Standard' for B Corps? (w/ Achim Hensen & Luis Duarte)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steward ownership is emerging as a powerful step for B Corps that want to safeguard their mission beyond what the benefit corporation legal protection...
New Standards: Environmental Stewardship & Circularity (w/ Brigitta Nemes)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the Environmental Stewardship and Circularity (ESC) Impact Topic of the new B Corp standards (v2.1) with Brigitta Nemes,...
New Standards: Fair Work (w/ Bernard Gouw)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to build a truly fair workplace—and how do the new B Corp standards define it? In this episode, we’re joined by Bernard Gouw, Se...
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#3 of 3, w/ Annie Korver & Hayley Roulstone)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of our “Are B Corps Too Woke?” series, we sit down with Annie Korver and Hayley Roulstone from Rise Consulting, an Indigenous-owned firm...
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#2 of 3, w/ Nathan Stuck)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebrati...
Are B Corps Too 'Woke'? (#1 of 3, w/ Raj Aggarwal)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this three-part series, we examine the B Corp community’s evolving relationship with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)—celebra...
B Corps in Asia: Growth, Challenges, and Scaling Collective Impact
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the B Corp movement grows across Asia, leaders in Japan, China, and Singapore are finding creative ways to adapt global standards to local cultures...
Unresolved Tensions in B Corp’s “Big Tent” (w/ Erinch Sahan & Vincent Stanley)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Honeyman is joined by Erinch Sahan (Doughnut Economics Action Lab) and Vincent Stanley (Patagonia) for a candid, thought-provoki...
New Standards: Government Affairs and Collective Action (w/ Grace Son)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace Son, Senior Manager on the Standards Team at B Lab Global, unpacks the new Government Affairs and Collective Action (GACA) impa...
Do People Care About B Corps? (w/ Charlotte Levitt & Michele Bradley)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
B Lab has released its first-ever brand awareness report--providing valuable insights into the current state of recognition for B Corps worldwide. In ...
Nespresso's Side of the Story (w/ Lucy Bai)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have an opinion about Nespresso becoming a Certified B Corporation. But very few have ever heard their side of the story. In this episode ...
New Standards: First Impressions, Highlights, and Key Takeaways
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new B Corp standards have finally arrived! In this episode, Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison share their first impressions and key takeaways from th...
Last Call! Important v6 Standards Deadline
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, B Lab Global made an announcement that affects some small-to-medium existing B Corps. If your B Corp is due to submit for recertification ...
B Corps, Global Policy, and Systemic Change (w/ Marcel Fukayama)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Marcel Fukayama, co-founder of Din4mo and a key leader in the B Corp movement, to explore the evolving landscape of B C...
🔥 B Corp Growth in the UK (w/ Chris Turner & Dyann Heward-Mills)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The B Corp movement in the UK is growing at an unprecedented pace. In this episode, Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK, and Dyann Heward-Mil...
Setting the Record Straight: Dr. Bronner's, Purpose Pledge, B Corps, & LIFT Economy
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new initiative called the "Purpose Pledge" launched earlier this week. The timing—coinciding with Dr. Bronner’s decision to decertify ...
Thoughts on Dr. Bronner's Decertifying as a B Corp (w/ Farmer Cee Stanley)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the B, co-hosts Ryan Honeyman and Emmy Allison explore the recent decision by Dr. Bronner’s to decertify as a B Corporatio...
Cancel Culture in Climate (w/ Jenny Morgan)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are sharing this crossover episode from Next Economy Now, our other LIFT podcast highlighting the leaders who that are taking a regenerative, bio-r...
Mailbag: The New B Corp Standards Are (Almost) Here—But You Can Start Now
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mailbag episode, we give an update on Beyond the B listener stats, answer your questions about the new B Corp standards, share the latest upda...
Patagonia's Take on the B Corp Movement (w/ Vincent Stanley)
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vincent Stanley, longtime Patagonia executive and co-author of The Responsible Company, describes how his company first found out abo...
Beyond B Corps + 10 Principles of Next Economy Enterprises (Part 2, w/Kevin Bayuk)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, Kevin Bayuk from LIFT Economy returns to continue our discussion about what it could look like to go "beyond B Corp." We explore ...
Beyond B Corps + 10 Principles of Next Economy Enterprises (Part 1, w/Kevin Bayuk)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to go “beyond B Corp”? LIFT Economy’s Kevin Bayuk explores this question through the lens of the 10 Principles of Next Economy...
Inside the "Black Box" of B Corp Verification (w/ Kali Gibson)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and evolution of one of the most obscure, fascinating, and constantly evolving aspects of the B ...
Can Your Clients Jeopardize Your B Corp Certification?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are any of your clients involved in controversial industries? Tune in to learn more about B Lab's new framework ("Companies with Clients in ...
Sistema B and the Opportunities + Challenges of Global Growth (w/ JP Larenas)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Pablo Larenas, co-founder of Sistema B, discusses the B Corp movement’s global reach and the unique governance hurdles of scaling it internatio...
Circularity Lessons from Patagonia and Upcycled Foods (w/ Nellie Cohen and Dan Kurzrock)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the prominent role of circularity in the new B Corp standards with Nellie Cohen, creator of Patagonia's Worn Wear p...
How B Academics Helps Grow the B Corp Movement (w/ Jessica Yinka Thomas)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica Yinka Thomas shares how B Academics and B Impact Teams are transforming business education and shaping the future of the B Co...
Breaking Down B Lab's "Second Consultation Summary Report"
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Emmy Alison and Ryan Honeyman review B Lab's "Second Consultation Summary Report" to determine what has changed with the new requ...
How to Meet the New Climate Action Requirements (w/ David Jaber)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Jaber, Founder of Climate Positive Consulting, joins the show to share his expertise on how to meet the new Climate Action requirements on B Lab...
Latest Updates on the New B Corp Standards (w/ Clay Brown)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clay Brown, Interim Co-Executive Lead at B Lab Global, joins the show to discuss the latest updates, progress, and milestones around the new B Corp ev...
Activating the Vote (w/ Sara Gifford)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's US election season! Sara Gifford, Co-Founder and COO of ActiVote, joins us to explore how B Corps can activate voters in order to drive sign...
Mailbag: Havas Decertified, B Corp Fee Increase, Tips for Young Professionals, & More
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the first five episodes of Beyond the B, it's time to reach into the listener mailbag! In this episode, Emmy and Ryan address a range of to...
Can B Corps be More Regenerative? (w/ Heather Paulsen)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Paulsen (from Heather Paulsen Consulting) joins the show to discuss her path to the B Corp movement, her insights about regenerative business,...
Struggle for the Soul of the B Corp Movement (w/ Erinch Sahan)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In February 2023, the Financial Times wrote an article entitled “Struggle for the Soul of the B Corp movement.” This article, among other things, ...
How to Do Stakeholder Mapping (w/ Tim Frick)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can "get ahead" of the new B Corp standards by better understanding stakeholder mapping? Tim Frick from Mightybytes joins...
Sensemaking After the B Corp Champions Retreat (w/ Jess Baum)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a long-time B Corp devotee, host of the Soil to Soul Podcast, Senior Director of Regenerative Impact at Bonterra Organic Estates, and one of Wine E...
Introduction to Beyond the B
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Beyond the B, a LIFT Economy podcast where Ryan Honeyman, Emmy Allison, and special guests delve into the complexities of the B Corp moveme...