Gain a Competitive Advantage and Learn the Benefits of Social and Benefit Corporation :DePaul University – 31 March

Jay OwenSustainability News

CSE in Collaboration with The Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at DePaul University Invite You to Attend a Fascinating Course “How to Create a B-Corporation and Gain a Competitive Advantage”
A Benefit Corporation is a type of for-profit corporate entity, authorized by 30 US States and the District of Columbia that include positive impact to society, workers, the community and the environment in addition to profit as its legally defined goals. Benefit corporations differ from traditional corporations in purpose, accountability and transparency but not in taxation. Incorporating as a benefit corporation legally protects the social goals by mandating considerations other than just profit.

By giving the directors the secured legal protection necessary to consider the interest of all stakeholders, benefit corporations can help meet the needs of those interested in having their business help solve social and environmental challenges. Additionally, the demand for corporate accountability is at an all-time high. Also, it provides insulation against pressure from investors.

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In this course you will learn:

  • Practical benefits of B-Corporations
  • Why investors like benefit corporations
  • How Corporate Responsibility gives companies competitive advantage
  • Integrate Corporate Responsibility to a company’s culture and strategy
  • Differences between a certified B Corp. and a benefit corporation

Tutor:

Nikos Avlonas is founder and President of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) a global Sustainability Strategic advisory and Training firm with activities in North America, Europe, MENA and Asia. Nikos has been distinguished as one of the “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior” by Trust Across America, an organization dedicated to promoting trustworthy business behavior in 2010.

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