Under B Lab’s Standards V2, Government Affairs & Collective Action (GACA) is a new Impact Topic for businesses to lean into their power and influence to create change.
Hear from Grace Son, Senior Manager in the Standards team at B Lab, on what to expect under the new requirements, and from Kira Day, Head of Comms & Advocacy at B Lab AANZ, on our local policy agenda and examples of effective campaigns from the B Corp movement.
We’ll also hear from our speakers Gareth Hughes and Kaye-Maree Dunn about their experience working in and with government to understand the opportunities for business voice in today’s political climate.
Agenda:
Understanding the Government Affairs & Collective Action requirements under the B Lab Standards V2
B Lab AANZ’s policy agenda
Stories from across the aisle: examples of effective campaigns (global & local)
Opportunities for business voice in today’s political climate
Join online or connect with your B Local in person
Join the event online from wherever you are, or come together with your local B Corp community at one of three B Local gatherings in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, or Ōtautahi Christchurch.
At each B Local gathering, you’ll connect over coffee and networking before watching the online event together.
Choose how you would like to join:
Online | 10am NZST / 7am AEST
Tune in virtually from wherever you are.
B Local in-person gathering + event screening
Choose from one of three locations:
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington | 9.30am–11am | Location TBC
Coffee and light breakfast provided.Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 9 am –11am | GridAKL Lysaght Building
Coffee and light breakfast provided.Ōtautahi Christchurch | 9.30am–11am | Location TBC
Coffee provided.
Select Online or your preferred B Local gathering when choosing your ticket.
Who should attend:
Aotearoa New Zealand B Corps or companies interested in certification looking to use their voice in government affairs, campaigns, and collective action.
What you'll leave with:
A clear view of the community’s advocacy priorities, and how businesses can engage in Government Affairs & Collective Action.
