Hey Folks,
The link below is to an article about the redefining of the legal status of a certain group of corporations. B-corporations are another mechanism corporations will use to funnel tax money into enviro-companies through government economic development funding, special taxing classifications and exemptions, and of course, state and federal grant programs… Politicians enact laws that corporations have to react too and this is another fine example of that kind of situation……Rob T.
What are Benefit Corporations?
LegislationThousands of visionary business leaders are building the foundation for a new economy with millions of high quality jobs and improved quality of life in communities around the world. To serve them, B Lab and the community of Certified B Corporations have worked to support legislation around the country to create a new kind of corporation called the benefit corporation. Benefit corporation legislation not only gives businesses the freedom and legal protection to pursue the triple bottom line, but it gives individual citizens something positive for which to advocate. According to a White Paper from a group of corporate attorneys, the benefit corporation is the corporate structure that best meets the needs of the growing number of entrepreneurs and investors who seek to use business as a tool to solve social and environmental problems. Benefit corporations are exactly the same as traditional corporations except for three little things that make them game-changers: higher standards of purpose, accountability, and transparency. Benefit corporation laws have been enacted in 11 states and are moving forward in 16 others. Legislation has enjoyed overwhelming bi-partisan support -- including 12 unanimous votes -- because the legislation is 100% voluntary and costs states nothing. Please visit benefitcorp.net to find resources for businesses and attorneys interested in learning more. | The Difference Between Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corps Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corporations are often, and understandably, confused. Both are sometimes called B Corps. They share much in common and have a few important differences. Certified B Corporation is a certification conferred by the nonprofit B Lab. Benefit corporation is a legal status administered by the state. Benefit corporations do NOT need to be certified. Certified B Corporations have been certified as having met a high standard of overall social and environmental performance, and as a result have access to a portfolio of services and support from B Lab that benefit corporations do not. Benefit Corporation related Oregon legislation this year (not a comprehensive list) |
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