Certified for Good: The Benefits of B Corp for Businesses
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Imagine a world where all stakeholders — not just shareholders — are valued and prioritized. Welcome to the B Corp movement. Our next guest has empowered over 150 companies through Decade Impact to achieve B Corp certifications. This work reflects her commitment to transforming capitalism into a force for good and driving social, environmental, and economic justice for a more equitable future.
B Corps are for-profit companies that meet high standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.They consider the impact of their decisions on all stakeholders, not just the shareholders.
Kristy O'Leary is an impact leader and Principal at Decade Impact, a consultancy that redefines success through societal impact. Raised in a corner store that served as a social enterprise, she believes in the power of business to create shared value. With a background in political science, film, media, fine art, and design thinking, Kristy started her career as a multimedia artist, using art to inspire climate action. She later transitioned to advertising and impact management consulting, helping businesses define their purpose and manage their impact. As a creative strategist, Kristy takes a holistic approach to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions. Since 2020, she has empowered over 150 companies through Decade Impact to achieve certifications like B Corp. Her work reflects her commitment to transforming capitalism into a force for good and driving social, environmental, and economic justice for a more equitable future.
Leena Manro is an award-winning writer, director, and co-founder of All Purpose, an award winning B Corp-certified creative agency based in Vancouver. As VP of Strategy and Storytelling, she leads an in-house team that creates powerful, purpose-driven media for corporate clients. With over a decade of experience, Leena has directed hundreds of narrative projects across diverse genres, earning awards for their cinematic quality and storytelling depth.
Leena is driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in her community, environment and the planet. She’s drawn to collaborating with people and initiatives that strive to make the world a better place.
All Purpose is proud to be B Corp certified. B Corps are companies verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The B Corp Movement transforms our economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.
Through this podcast, one of our aims is to showcase the impactful work of fellow B Corps, to inspire others to embrace purpose-driven practices that make a difference.
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