Submission History: Motion by Bailie Martha Wardrop:- "Council welcomes the announcement that Scotland has reached a major business milestone as 100 Scottish companies have now achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of firms using business as a force for good. Council notes that B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These companies are not only focused on profit but have demonstrated a commitment to being a force for good, generating positive impacts for their people, communities, and the planet as well as shareholders. Council recognises that demand is growing for responsible business, and this marks a key moment for the economy, and for brands showing that profit and a high standard of social and environmental performance can align. Council notes that data from B Lab UK's 2024 community survey indicated this certification has had a meaningful impact on businesses with the following findings: - 91% said B Corp Certification has had a positive impact on their organisation - 75% said it provides external validation of their ethics and sustainability efforts - 50% said it has helped attract and retain talent - 82% said customers or clients respond positively when they hear a business is B Corp certified Council agrees that the Leader writes to B Local Scotland, a volunteer-led group of B Corp-certified companies, to welcome the celebration of all B Corps and businesses on 20 November 2025, in Glasgow." Help Icon

This is the history for the submission "Motion by Bailie Martha Wardrop:- "Council welcomes the announcement that Scotland has reached a major business milestone as 100 Scottish companies have now achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of firms using business as a force for good. Council notes that B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These companies are not only focused on profit but have demonstrated a commitment to being a force for good, generating positive impacts for their people, communities, and the planet as well as shareholders. Council recognises that demand is growing for responsible business, and this marks a key moment for the economy, and for brands showing that profit and a high standard of social and environmental performance can align. Council notes that data from B Lab UK's 2024 community survey indicated this certification has had a meaningful impact on businesses with the following findings: - 91% said B Corp Certification has had a positive impact on their organisation - 75% said it provides external validation of their ethics and sustainability efforts - 50% said it has helped attract and retain talent - 82% said customers or clients respond positively when they hear a business is B Corp certified Council agrees that the Leader writes to B Local Scotland, a volunteer-led group of B Corp-certified companies, to welcome the celebration of all B Corps and businesses on 20 November 2025, in Glasgow."".

It shows every meeting that the submission went before and links to the agenda for those meetings.


Committee Meeting View Agenda
Glasgow City Council 30/10/2025 Click here