'Leadership is never static': B Lab introduces third-party verification requirements

Stuart Stone
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Every B Corp will undergo audits by independent assurance providers from 1 February, standards setter confirms

B Lab has confirmed every certified B Corp is to undergo audits by independent assurance providers from 1 February, as part of new efforts to ensure business' sustainability claims are credible. According...

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