A Call to Action: Reflections on ChangeNOW 2025
At ChangeNOW 2025, B Lab Global shares five bold calls to action for business and policy leaders ready to help drive a just, inclusive, and regenerative economy.

At ChangeNOW 2025, B Lab Global shares five bold calls to action for business and policy leaders ready to help drive a just, inclusive, and regenerative economy.

The Foundation Requirements set the baseline for what it means to be a B Corp. From eligibility to stakeholder governance, Grace Son explains how these requirements lay the groundwork for credible, accountable, and values-driven businesses.

From inclusive hiring to supplier diversity, advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) helps build a more equitable economy. Bernard Gouw shares how B Lab’s new standards support companies in breaking down systemic barriers.

B Lab’s new Human Rights standards align with the UN Guiding Principles, urging companies to prevent harm across their operations and value chains. In this blog, Bernard Gouw explains why this shift matters and where businesses can start.

As the climate crisis intensifies, businesses have a critical role to play. Brigitta Nemes shares how B Lab’s new standards raise the bar on Climate Action—calling for credible, measurable steps toward a net-zero, 1.5°C-aligned future.

When companies prioritize Fair Work, they foster workplaces where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. Bernard Gouw explains how B Lab’s new standards support fair wages, open dialogue, and shared purpose for people and business alike.

Purpose & Stakeholder Governance sets the stage for B Corps to serve all stakeholders. The new standards strengthen accountability and governance, defining what responsible business leadership looks like today. Learn more from Brigitta Nemes.

From climate change to biodiversity loss, the environmental stakes have never been higher. Brigitta Nemes shares why B Lab’s new standards elevate Environmental Stewardship & Circularity as a core responsibility for business.

To create a more just and sustainable world, businesses must think beyond their own operations. Grace Son shares how companies can drive collective impact through responsible lobbying, fair tax practices, and working together for systemic change.
