Decade Webinar: Greenwashing, Greenblushing, and Implications of Bill C59 for Canadian Businesses
In this dynamic session, we'll unpack, the game-changing greenwashing provisions in Canada's Competition Act and their far-reaching implications for forward-thinking businesses, navigating the razor-thin line between greenwashing and greenblushing with confidence and integrity, cutting-edge strategies for authentic, compliant, and impactful sustainability communication, best-in-class practices for substantiating environmental claims that resonate and withstand scrutiny, mitigating risks and leveraging opportunities in this new regulatory environment. This is a transcript from our live webinar.
Case Study: KULA Foods
KULA Foods is a Vancouver-based company focused on connecting people back to the roots of where our food comes from through delicious, plant-based nourishment. Their mission is to bring people together through nourishing and sustainable plant-based options, and embracing diversity to create a more sustainable future, where food is not just sustenance but a cultural experience, a healer, and a bridge to tradition.
Case Study: MW Enterprises (is changing everything)
MW Enterprises LLC is a vertically integrated full-service, forward-thinking real estate developer with a reputation for transforming properties into successful, profitable assets.
Case Study: Elevated Foods
Elevated Foods is founded on the belief that our food system has the ability to regenerate land, people and communities. By reducing inputs and increasing yields, we strengthen our food supply and the people who produce it through innovative land and resource stewardship. They align with farmers who are committed to growing the best varieties that produce the most nutritious and tasty foods.
Moonshots, Mobilization, and Momentum: How Creative Tension Drives Change
Harris IS brat. Brat is a way of being - its a vibe. Brat is moving through the world unapologetically, bluntly, and honestly. Brat celebrates authenticity and understands that sometimes, things get a little messy. Harris is brat because she is calling it as she sees it. Her authenticity and vision for a better world has ignited imaginations and mobilized millions. For many, Harris for President has become their moonshot.
Case Study: All Purpose Creative
All Purpose Creative is a Vancouver-based creative design and storytelling agency delivering exceptional digital experiences to drive impact at scale. At its core, the company is driven by a commitment to integrity, sustainability, and community engagement, guided by a vision of a better future for all.
Case Study: b, halfmoon
b, halfmoon is a Canadian wellness company that specializes in creating products for movement and mindfulness. The brand's aim is to promote the wellness lifestyle through a strong connection with nature, intentional products and services, innovation and excellence.
Case Study: Loulou Lollipop
Loulou Lollipop was born from two twin sisters who saw a problem that they felt driven to fix. Experiencing early motherhood, founders Eleanor and Angel felt that there was a lack of products in the market for babies and toddlers that were both high quality and beautiful. Eight years later, these entrepreneurs lead a quickly-growing brand that employs roughly 25 local Vancouverites and offers a range of products that uphold strong social and environmental values.
Exploring B Lab's Draft Version 7: A Deep Dive into the New Standard (Transcript)
The advent of the B Corp Version 7 standards signifies a pivotal shift in the certification process, aiming for a more inclusive, clear, and impactful framework. Decade's commitment to driving positive change aligns with the B Corp’s latest movement, Decade embarked on a journey to critically assess and engage B Lab's Draft Version 7 of the B Corp standards. This is a transcript from our live webinar of our review of the latest proposed standards.
Decade & Kristy O'Leary: Shaping a Sustainable Future Together
Decade stands at the intersection of sustainability and innovation, challenging traditional business models and advocating for a future where profit and impact go hand in hand. Our approach is holistic, integrating sustainability into the core of business strategy, culture, and operations.
7 Examples of Canadian B Corps Making the World a Better Place
Learn about 7 examples of Canadian B Corps that are busy making Canada and the world a better place.
A Brief Overview of the 5 Impact Areas of B Corporation Certification
Companies must complete a rigorous B Impact Assessment and receive a passing overall score of 80 points in the five impact areas; governance; workers; community; environment and customers.
The Future of Business Starts with a ‘B’ - for B Corp Certified
There is a growing movement of businesses that are choosing to operate in a way that takes into account the social and environmental impacts of their activities. This new way of doing business is often referred to as "conscious capitalism" or "triple bottom line" thinking, and it's something that more and more businesses are beginning to adopt.
What is Sustainability Strategy Consulting?
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to address environmental and social issues, more and more businesses are looking for ways to incorporate sustainability and impact into their modus operandi. In this article, we'll help you understand what impact and sustainability strategy consulting is, how your business can benefit from it, why your business needs to focus on impact and sustainability, and the top 3 tips for implementing a wildly successful strategy.
All About The B Corp Certification Requirements & Process
Are you looking to join a community of businesses that are using their power to make a positive impact on the world? If so, then becoming a B Corporation, or B Corp, may be the right fit for you! In this blog post, we'll cover everything you need to know about B Corps: what they are, what the requirements are, how to get certified, and why it might be beneficial for your business.
What is B Corp and Why The B Corp Movement Matters
Whether you are out shopping or browsing through the internet, you’ve probably stumbled across a little B with a circle around it. Have you ever wondered what this symbol stood for? Well the “B” stands for B Corp, meaning the item you saw this on is owned by a certified B Corp!
It's time to celebrate some of our Impact leaders
The world of business is changing, challenging the old ways of prioritising profits while getting more creative in production, manufacturing, and distribution channels. For the team at Decade Impact, we’ve had the opportunity during 2021 to support companies as they achieved the incredible feat of getting B Corp certified. We witnessed a range of creative and unique solutions as these thought leaders adapted their policies to promote sustainability within their businesses. Here's a small list of businesses we were lucky enough to work with through their B Corp certification journey.
Decade-isms (and other Impact Business jargon!)
The impact space is truly inspiring, there’s some out of the box thinkers that are doing incredible things with their companies for this planet.
It’s a (relatively) new space, but it’s evolving at a dramatic pace and, if you’re not used to the jargon, it can be a little tricky trying to navigate what it all means.
We know we can get a bit excited and start throwing around Decadeisms so this is for you - a universal translator for folks who want to save the world!
Enjoy this handy guide to the world of impact business and change-making.
How to be a conscious consumer this holiday season.
The holidays are fast approaching and a little conscious spending can go a long way. Corporate gifting is a great way to show your appreciation to clients and employees, but why not double down with a gift from a company that promotes a positive impact? Conscious consumerism means buying products from businesses that align with your values. It’s about investing your money in companies that are getting their hands dirty and changing the world for the better.
What’s frightening us this Halloween: Why the IPCC Report is so scary!
You know when you’re watching a horror movie, the part where a character is running away from the killer but you just know the killer is going to outrun them? That’s how I feel when I read the report released by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) earlier this year.