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B Corps Who Are the Counterbalance to the Current Administration |
| | To date, Donald J. Trump has signed over 70 Executive orders. While it feels like decades of progress is being erased overnight, many companies are still choosing to do the right thing—investing in their workers, protecting the planet, and strengthening their communities. Even in the face of regressive and short-sighted policies under the Trump-Musk administration, Certified B Corps continue to prove that ethical leadership isn’t just possible—it’s profitable, sustainable, and necessary. In this issue, we are highlighting a few of the leaders shaping a better future. From innovative partnerships for diverse talent, support for immigrants and women's health to prioritizing environmental responsibility, these are companies that operate with integrity and endeavor to use business as a force for good. We’ll also share ideas on how to Engage with the B Corp Community including: IGP is proud to work with all of the companies mentioned in this newsletter—Bear Lake Coffee Co., BLISS Health, Chabaso Bakery, Ethos Giving, Good Clean Love, Michael Stars, Publish your Purpose, Red Orange Studio. Let’s continue the discussion on Tuesday, March 18 at 12noon ET at our upcoming IGP Mixer—We Are In This Together: Supporting Each Other in the Trump Era. Finally, we invite you to continue your Impact Improvement journey with IGP as your guide. |
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Bear Lake Coffee Co. is dedicated to exceptional coffee, farmers around the world, and their local community. They craft every cup with a commitment to sustainability, innovation and giving back–donating 2% of annual revenue back to the communities they serve. Their commitment to the environment is evident in many ways–from their solar powered cafe and EV charging stations in rural Wisconsin, to roasting with clean Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) to their coffee refill program, they are committed to lowering their carbon footprint and are well on their way to their Net Zero 2030 pledge. |
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BLISS Health was founded with the goal of providing comprehensive medical care to patients living with or at risk of HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis. Bliss Health's nonprofit arm, BlissCARES assists uninsured and underinsured with their health needs. TRANSformation is a Bliss CARES program for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The program’s focal point is to guide and inform individuals about the basics of gender transitioning. The courses include information about safety and legal rights, medical treatments, and surgery procedures, understanding HIV and STDs, and the importance of mental health before and after the transition process. The interactive classes also include career counseling. At completion of this course, BLISS CARES will assist with legal name, gender marker change, and sponsors all costs associated with it. The entire process ends with a graduation ceremony and a celebration of a new beginning. |
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Chabaso Bakery hires individuals facing barriers to employment in Fair Haven, a low-income community in New Haven, CT with high poverty and unemployment rates. Many are immigrants. Chabaso provides multilingual technical training to help employees secure stable, long-term jobs. By investing in workforce development, Chabaso strengthens both its employees and the Fair Haven community. |
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Good Clean Love founded and funds the Institute for Vaginal Health (IVH), formerly Sexual Health and Wellness Institute, provides independent research and evidence-based resources to help medical professionals make informed decisions about women's vaginal microbiome health. Instead of keeping their research and findings proprietary, Good Clean Love and IVH provide education on scientifically-backed research, donate thousands of sample products, and work to expose misleading advertising about vaginal health in the personal care industry. |
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Jenn T. Grace, founder of Publish your Purpose, supports DEI efforts by actively working with authors from underrepresented communities, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other marginalized voices, to ensure their stories reach wider audiences. She provides resources, mentorship, and publishing opportunities to purpose-driven leaders, helping them navigate the publishing industry and share narratives that challenge systemic inequities. |
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Red Orange Studio believes the purpose of every business is to make a positive impact. They help tell their clients’ stories of how they are making a difference in the lives of their team, their customers and their community. Red Orange Studio is doing just that! This creative and marketing agency based in Richmond, VA introduced an internship program working exclusively with HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) back in 2021. Partnering with Virginia State University and Norfolk State University, their program involves guest teaching, attending portfolio reviews and providing a structured work experience for HBCU students. As a bonus, their internship program has proven to be a great way for Red Orange to find emerging talent and hire the best and the brightest for their team. |
| | | | | Hopefully, the stories above have inspired you to elevate the B Corp message, engage our communities, and inspire others to join the movement of businesses being a force for good. Here are some ideas on how you can get involved: |
| The recent fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of climate change inaction. Despite the growing urgency, insufficient progress on climate policies and emission reductions has left communities vulnerable to these extreme events. Recovery is on-going and expected to take months to clean up and years to rebuild. There are B Corps on both sides of the recovery effort. If you are interested in supporting those impacted by the fire, 1% for the Planet and B Local LA have compiled lists of vetted organizations.
Michael Stars uses its Foundation as a way to help others in need. The foundation provided grants of $10k each to three organizations doing important work on the ground to help the Los Angeles community, as it fights the ongoing wildfires and devastating aftermath: the LAFD Foundation, the California Community Foundation, and the Pasadena Community Foundation. Along with the grants, the Michael Stars Foundation has helped nearly 200 Los Angeles residents and counting through individual clothing donations. The foundation supported community donation drives with bulk clothing donations. In total, the Michael Stars foundation donated more than 2,000 new clothing items to those in need. 
Emily Kane Miller, founder of Ethos Giving, lost her home in the LA fires. Read her personal account of how events unfolded. If your company is looking for support defining, measuring, or communicating your social purpose, Emily and her team are THE BEST in the business. Reach out to Emily’s team at info@ethos-giving.com. |
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Promote B Corp Month March is B Corp Month! Help amplify what it means to be a certified B Corporation. Here is the link to the 2025 campaign toolkit. Please don’t post or use campaign assets and identity until March! |
| | | | | | | | | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12noon ET Drop into this safe space to share how you have been impacted by the actions of the Trump administration. We’ll brainstorm ideas on how to channel our thoughts and experiences into positive impact through collective action. |
| | | |  | | With the new standards approaching, now is the time to reassess your approach to social responsibility at your company. Our research indicates that effectively implementing a sustainability strategy can lead to financial gains. |
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