Let’s walk into 2026 with Collective Courage and Stubborn Optimism
Vogue says 2026 is about soft living and polka dots.
If you ask us, the words that will be trending in our dictionary (check them out below): stubborn optimism. collective courage. stakeholder accountability. greenshouting. just transition.
Did you think 2025 was the worst year for all of us who care about the wellbeing of our planet, and that 2026 would be a clean reset after a heavy year? Snowy, calm, uncomplicated?
Think again.
Some are asking: Can we afford to think about climate, the green transformation and social justice when the rule of power in politics threatens the institutions and alliances securing our safety, democracy and peace?
Well… we think the real question we need to ask is the opposite.
In 2025, approximately 240,000 people around the world were killed in conflict-related violence worldwide.
Every year, between several hundreds of thousands and millions of people (estimates vary) are killed because of climate change; from heat, pollution, hunger and diseases related to climate change.
Different crises. Same truth.
Both conflict and climate change are deadly.
Both demand leadership that steps up.
So here we ask again: Can we afford not to act on climate, the green transformation, and social justice, when inaction is already costing lives and weakening the foundations of peace and democracy?
Let’s make sure there is a planet worth living on when the geopolitical tensions ease.
Our commitment at B Lab Nordics is clear.
Supporting businesses in meeting B Lab’s new, higher standards; raising the bar for what responsible business means.
And building a Nordic economy with all businesses using their power as a force for good.
We need you with us.
Be our ally in 2026!
- We are inviting more Nordic businesses to join in our movement. Know one? Introduce us.
- Encourage people to support and buy from companies that are verified for real impact. Looking for one? You’ll find them in the B Corp directory
- Encourage citizens to vote for politicians who care about the next generations.
Vogue says 2026 is about soft living and polka dots.If you ask us, the words that will be trending are: stubborn optimism. collective courage. stakeholder accountability. greenshouting. just transition.
Because progress doesn’t come from waiting for perfect conditions.
It comes from people and businesses choosing to move and use their power where possible, together, especially when it’s hard.
So yes, 2026.
Bring it on!
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Nordic B Together 2026 is over!
September 2026
More than 140 participants from Nordic and international B Corps joined this year’s Nordic B Together in Copenhagen for a full day of learning and building new connections.
The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive has entered into force
28 September 2026
On 27 September 2026, national measures implementing the ECGT Directive began applying across the European Union. Although the application date is shared, the national transposition picture remains uneven. Some Member States have adopted national measures, while others are still progressing legislation, facing delays or verifying whether their implementation is complete.
Learn what your company needs to know about the ECGT Directive, also known as EmpCo, and what it means for B Corps.
Nordic B Corps give nature a voice in their governance
10 September, 2026
B Lab Nordics and Märk Cph launch Nature Inclusive Governance toolkit in Danish – with examples of nature inclusive governance practices from Nordic and International B Corps and four practical ways to give nature a voice in your business’ governance systems and daily operations.