Power to the (business) people: Why we must celebrate the workers driving positive change

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It is important to recognise and applaud the individuals collectively working to challenge the status quo in business, argues Natura & Co's Char Love

When B Lab first started in 2006, they launched with a truly inspiring invitation to join a community of ‘people using business as a force for good'. This tag line remains at the heart of the global...

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