Corporate Citizenship |

Companies look to learn from social enterprises, as new research reveals they outperform traditional businesses

November 04, 2019 Social enterprises are outperforming traditional businesses in the UK on turnover growth, and when it comes to tackling structural inequality, according to new research by Social Enterprise UK, the largest network of social enterprises in the UK. Read more >

“No B Corp, no bonus” – Body Shop to staff

November 04, 2019 Cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has achieved B Corp status – in part thanks to linking the certification to staff bonuses. Achieving B Corp status requires companies to amend their governance structures to legally recognise the interests of stakeholders beyond their shareholders, and to pass an in-depth assessment administered by the non-profit B Lab. Read more >

Uber rival Kapten sees social responsibility as a differentiator in the shared mobility market

November 04, 2019 French ride-hailing company Kapten is aiming to gain dominance over its competitors such as Uber and ViaVan through commitments to social responsibility. Kapten is already the second-largest ride-hailing app in London, with 700,000 customers and 17,000 drivers. Read more >