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Forces for Good
by B Lab and Hueman Group Media
Forces for Good, a new podcast that tells the story of economic systems change through the lens of the B Corp movement. Building on the foundation of our pilot season (a special series created in partnership with Finding Humanity, Webby People’s Voice Award Winner for Best Series in Public Service and Activism), Forces for Good takes a hard look at how businesses are solving the biggest societal and environmental problems of our time. Host Irving Chan-Gomez (Growth & Partnerships at B Lab Global) speaks with entrepreneurs and experts on what companies are doing to move beyond buzzwords, change destructive practices across industries, and drive positive impact for people and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener nore
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How can we put our money to work for climate? with Seventh Generation
Businesses have the opportunity to put their money where their mouth is and use everyday spending to further their sustainability goals. In this episode we’re sharing how to get started in climate finance, and why it might be one of the simplest sustainability moves you can make. My guests are...
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How do we ensure everyone benefits from climate action?
Climate action doesn’t happen alone: effective leaders understand that relationships are essential to success. Climate justice is about the ‘who’ and the ‘how,’ not just the ‘what.’ Getting started can be daunting. That’s why B Lab, along with partners and stakeholders, recently published the...
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How do we grow crops to nourish both people and the planet?
Agriculture and climate are inextricably linked. A healthy climate is key to producing healthy crops but modern agricultural practices often exacerbate climate change. There are also serious inequities between the Global North and the Global South built into our food systems. In today’s episode,...
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How can fashion become circular? with EILEEN FISHER and Closed Loop Partners
The global fashion industry is responsible for as much as 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and generates a massive amount of waste that often ends up in landfills. But it’s also an industry filled with innovation, and passionate, creative people who are ready to do business...
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How can seaweed help us rethink the value of nature?
Natural resources are not limitless, Yet, if used responsibly, nature-based solutions can provide innovative and regenerative alternatives to the world’s most harmful products. Did you know that plastic could be replaced with seaweed in the coming years? Hoa Doan, Head of Impact and…
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How do we all win in the Race to Zero?
Environmental science covers some large and confusing topics. In this episode, we invite you to head back to the classroom with us to learn about decarbonization. In order to combat climate change, businesses must reduce their carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions to net zero and beyond. Jane...
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Can Travel be Sustainable?
Travel is an impactful experience. It’s impactful on the traveler, on local communities, and on the environment. In this episode, we’ll tell you how the travel industry is driving efforts to champion positive change and tell you about personal changes you can make to travel more consciously. Our...
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How are businesses putting people at the heart of climate action?
Being a force for good means centering people and the planet. Joining us for our inaugural episode of season 4 we have two B Corps who are doing just that. Beauty and personal care brand, Faith in Nature was the first company to appoint nature to its board of directors. In the episode, Brand...
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Forces For Good Season 4 Coming Soon
Forces for Good takes a hard look at how companies are helping to solve the biggest social and environmental challenges we face. On Season 4, we’re zeroing in on the environment and exploring sectors with the biggest climate impact: finance, fashion, travel, and more. As the B Corps in this…
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Can we make AI work for us?
AI is poised to radically transform the way we work. This moment is an opportunity for workers, business leaders, and governments to come together and harness this powerful technology for good – or face the consequences of failing to act. Today’s guests, Richie Jones and Hilke Schellmann, help us...
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How do I make my voice heard at work?
The ability for employees to speak up is critical to creating a system that is fair, representative, and works for all. Our guests today, Jenny Holdcroft and Antoine Heuty, are both on a mission to make sure people are heard by their employers. Jenny is Deputy Director of Business Engagement at…
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How can workers share in the prosperity they help create?
The best way to build a thriving business is to build a thriving workforce. In this episode, we look at two ways both a business and its people can prosper. First, we’ll learn about worker cooperatives from Julian McKinley, Co-Executive Director for Partnerships and Growth at the Democracy at…
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What does it mean to “go purpose?” with Patagonia
Alternative ownership structures, like cooperatives and employee ownership trusts, are some of the most powerful wealth and power distributors we have at our disposal. Are they the key to creating better jobs? Today’s guests would tell you yes! In this episode, we hear the story of how B Corp and...
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Will the green transition work for workers?
What does it really mean to go green? As the climate crisis accelerates, businesses are under pressure to transition away from fossil fuels, adopt sustainable practices, and reduce their environmental impact. But this shift isn’t just about the planet—it’s about people, too. In this episode, we...
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Workplace belonging: Perk or priority?
How do we make sure everyone feels welcome when they show up to work? Our unique qualities are what make us great at our jobs and we have to build inclusive workplaces where we can show off those talents. Our guests today are Tom Strong, Director of Employer Activation at the National Fund for...
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How do you find meaning at work?
People want meaningful, purpose driven jobs now more than ever. In this series so far, we’ve talked about what makes a job "good" - we’ve looked at pay, economic mobility, benefits, hours and scheduling. But what about purpose? In this episode, we dive into why workers are demanding more meaning…
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Which Comes First, Policy or Progress?
Policy and progress can’t exist without each other. Without progress there would be no demand for new policy and without new policies we wouldn’t see progress continue. In this episode we focus on policy and the workplace - is it business-focused policy or societal progress that really improves…
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What do lobsters have to do with job opportunities?
Maine’s Lobster Industry is at a breaking point. Jobs all over the state depend on lobster fishermen bringing in over 100 million pounds of lobster each year. But with fewer and fewer legacy lobstermen this is becoming harder and harder. That’s where retraining and economic mobility come in.…
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What makes a job “good”?
‘A good job’ is a phrase we hear all the time. But what does it really mean? Perhaps some combination of fair pay, flexible hours, and a strong purpose? In this episode we set the foundation for our series on good jobs with Sarah Kalloch, Executive Director of Good Jobs Institute and Joachim...
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Forces For Good Season 3 Coming Soon
Forces for Good from B Lab is back with host Irving Chan-Gomez. Our show takes a hard look at how businesses are helping to solve the biggest social and environmental challenges of our time. This season we dive deep into what makes a good job. Across this 10 episode series, we'll use examples,...
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How supporting entrepreneurs transforms communities
Why don’t Black and brown entrepreneurs have the same access and opportunities as their wealthy, white counterparts? How can access, opportunity and support empower these entrepreneurs so that their great ideas are able to thrive and make a difference in the world? Jay Bailey is the President and...
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How leaders create legacies that last
What is philanthropy’s role in finding the next world-changing great leader? What if the solutions to some of the world's biggest problems are out there, but they just need a little help scaling? Anne Welsh McNulty is the co-founder and president of the John P. and Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation....
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How business purpose drives progress
Why does purpose matter? How can for profit companies have a positive impact on their communities? How are purpose and profit linked? Rob Falzon is Vice Chair at Prudential Financial and a Member of the Board of Directors and Lata Reddy is Senior Vice President of Inclusive Solutions. When we sat...
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How can we change the way society approaches nutrition
How are food and justice linked? How can we change the way our society approaches nutrition? How can businesses and individuals be a part of that? Maya Feller is a nationally recognized, registered dietician-nutritionist who brings a culturally sensitive approach to her work. Curt Ellis is the…
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How to take a solutions based approach to climate change
As we increasingly witness the effects of climate change, what can we expect for the future of our planet? How can we mitigate these harmful effects? What is the importance of coming together to find solutions? Greg Gershuny is the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment...
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How do business leaders create impact?
How are for-profit companies changing the way businesses operate to benefit people and the planet? What challenges do they face along the way? How is B Corp certification helping? Melanie Chow is the Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone. When we sat down in Aspen, we had an…
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We’re Heading to the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival with Danone
Driving positive impact for people and the planet takes collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. In this special series, B Lab’s Forces for Good is featuring live conversations from the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival. In partnership with Danone North America, one of the largest Certified B...
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How can business learn from mistakes and improve?
B Corp Certification is a journey, not a destination. Making your business a Force for Good – and ensuring it stays that way – means constantly working to improve your practices. Whether or not they are part of the B Corp community, all businesses looking to improve their social and environmental...
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How can companies build and sustain an engaged workforce?
So much of what makes up a ‘good’ business is external. They promote the positive impact of goods and services to customers, they put out PR statements about their purpose, and they make commitments that shareholders and customers call for. But what about the people who make a company run? In…
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How can business take collective action on issues that matter?
Businesses are usually seen as competitors but, in order to solve the crisis facing our planet they need to work together, collaboratively and collectively. In this episode we answer: What does collective action really mean? How are coalitions built within industries and among businesses with...
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How can business advance racial justice?
Our current economic system is built on a history of injustice, inequity, violence, and oppression. But businesses do have options to build more inclusive workplaces. On the show, we speak with businesses (both large and small) that are attempting to disrupt legacies of oppression. In this…
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How can business support sustainable food production?
Sustainable food and agricultural systems are critical to human wellbeing and the health of our planet. Yet, environmental degradation, climate change, hunger, poverty, economic inequality, and the impacts of war all contribute to a complex of interconnected challenges that put our foodways in...
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How can business alleviate poverty and promote living wage?
There's not a worker alive today who does not want to be paid fairly for their labor. But what is a fair, living wage? In this episode, we speak to experts who help us understand the difference between a minimum and a living wage, dig into profiles of workers and industries that are at the…
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How can business promote social justice activism?
How can businesses take part in movements for social and environmental justice? It might seem like a strange question — business is a core driver of negative impacts, from economic inequality to environmental extraction. Yet by examining their practices and changing for the better — and…
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How can business take on the climate crisis?
Climate crisis is not a looming threat — it’s already here. Catastrophic extreme weather events are on the rise, and they’re taking a devastating toll around the world. Businesses are one of the biggest contributors to the crisis — and yet they are also among the most important players in finding...
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How can business combat greenwashing?
Have you noticed an influx of products marketed as sustainable, eco-friendly, or recycled? You're not alone. As the global climate emergency accelerates and consumer awareness grows, businesses are increasingly leveraging green marketing to reach conscientious customers. But not all marketing is...
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How can business act with purpose?
“Purpose-driven company.” You've likely heard these words, but what does it actually mean for a company to act with purpose? In the inaugural episode of B Lab’s original podcast, “Forces for Good,” we tackle how growing social and environmental conscientiousness in the business community has led...
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Forces for Good, a new podcast that tells the story of economic systems change through the lens of the B Corp movement. Our show takes a hard look at how businesses are solving the biggest societal and environmental problems of our time. This season, we dive deep into topics including: the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Forces for Good, a new podcast that tells the story of economic systems change through the lens of the B Corp movement.
Building on the foundation of our pilot season (a special series created in partnership with Finding Humanity, Webby People’s Voice Award Winner for Best Series in Public Service and Activism), Forces for Good takes a hard look at how businesses are solving the biggest societal and environmental problems of our time. Host Irving Chan-Gomez (Growth & Partnerships at B Lab Global) speaks with entrepreneurs and experts on what companies are doing to move beyond buzzwords, change destructive practices across industries, and drive positive impact for people and the planet.
Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener nore
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Forces for Good, a new podcast that tells the story of economic systems change through the lens of the B Corp movement. Building on the foundation of our pilot season (a special series created in partnership with Finding Humanity, Webby People’s Voice Award Winner for Best Series in Public Service...
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