Submission Documents: 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 list of documents available 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.".

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Item Minute - 30 October 2025 Minute Public Open Document in PDF Format
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