“Carbon-based energy companies would come into communities and offer local government and policymakers jobs, prosperity, and wealth for their communities. In reality, distant stakeholders benefited most. With power in the hands of the industry, local communities were often left to deal with the worst effects of the industries’ presence. Time and time again, I could see this happening.”

Driven by what he witnessed and experienced while growing up on an African island, entrepreneur Leo Alicante launched a business to provide renewable energy that also centers those most impacted by climate change and supports a transition to clean energy. With a vision of success that extends far beyond Quioveo Energy, he encourages each of us to realize the power that today’s decisions hold for the future and the need to incorporate justice into our climate action to bring about long-term change.

On a broader scale, B Lab U.S. & Canada leaders and partners are sharing their vision of change through three impact areas — climate justice, racial equity, and a stakeholder-driven economy — to advance an economy that works for all people and our planet. As a community that believes in using business as a force for good, Certified B Corporations in the U.S. and Canada can hone their focus on those three impact areas to seize today’s opportunity — and responsibility — to reset our economy.

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During the recent State of the B event, leaders from B Lab U.S. & Canada shared how the nonprofit organization will mobilize the collective impact of B Corps to address environmental and social challenges and prioritize stakeholders rather than only shareholders. For B Lab U.S. & Canada, this means a continued focus on advancing racial equity, climate justice, and a stakeholder-driven economy — three interdependent concepts key to effecting change.
 

The transformative climate change solutions we seek may come from unlikely places and sources. This is especially true when we intentionally center justice in our climate action, as entrepreneur Leo Alicante says on B The Change. The founder of Quioveo Energy shares how his childhood on an African island inspires his work for a vibrant future fueled by sustainable, affordable, and accessible energy for all.
 

This practical guide from B Lab features information to help business leaders understand the intersection of climate action and social justice and advance a justice-centered approach to climate action.
 

Sustainability is a broad term that covers a lot of environmental ground, so the Network for Business Sustainability team decided to explore the top online search topics for sustainability information. They share six priorities within sustainability and why they are relevant for business leaders looking to provide education and encourage action and for all of us looking to lead planet-friendly lives.
 

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