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Change is a constant in this industry, but one thing that never changes is the importance of being financially prepared for life’s unexpected challenges. As someone currently battling cancer for the second time in 20 years, I know firsthand how critical it is to have financial protection in place. Without it, the stress of an unexpected illness could leave middle-income families struggling to stay afloat. I’m proud to share this post from Transamerica and Rob Carney, Chief Distribution Officer, about the opportunity to empower families and help reduce coverage gaps. Preparing for the “gotcha's” isn’t just important, it’s necessary for protecting our loved ones and securing our future. #FinancialFreedom #Empowerment #MiddleMarketGrowth #middleclass

Firms and employers have greater responsibilities than the main focus of their business. B Corp is a certification which #geraldedelman has received that verifies a company's commitment to high standards of #social and #environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. #bcorp #environment #climatechange #mentalhealth #socialresponsibility #Accountants #taxadvisers #audit #corporatefinance

The future is this way. ➡️ Are you coming? We’re on a journey to better business. This B Corp month, we’re sharing exactly how we’re moving, changing, and growing our impact. In the last year we've: 🌍 Completed the offsetting of our annual emissions by investing in carbon removal technology, via Chicago-based Climate Vault Impact, as a precursor to our decarbonization strategy. 🌱 Achieved our target of 10% positive impact revenue. ❕Tracked to a 9% gender pay gap, a significant improvement from last year and exceeding our target by seven percentage points. Discover our initiatives for progress in our Impact Report: https://okt.to/fVa6zT #BCorpMonth #BCorp #GlobalImpactReport

At Equitable Advisors, we understand the challenges advisors face in growing their practices while maintaining top-notch service for their clients. This article highlights our success and our dedication to supporting advisors in achieving their goals and better serving their clients.

🌍 Reimagining a Better Future: Evolving B Corp Standards "17 years ago, we were trailblazers, showing people the way. Now we need to evolve our standards to meet this moment." - Clay Brown, B Lab Global Head of Standards, Certification & Product Delivery. The B Corp movement has always been about continuous improvement, about pushing boundaries and striving for a better tomorrow. As businesses, we feel the responsibility to address today's challenges head-on, from climate change to social inequality. But to truly make a difference, we need to go beyond the status quo. In a world where collective imagination seems to be dwindling, we're joining the (r)evolution by sparking creativity, fostering collective intelligence, and leveraging technology to inspire a vision for the future. It's about balancing imagination with practical experimentation, about finding innovative solutions to complex problems. At B Lab, they're evolving standards to ensure B Corps can lead the way in creating a more sustainable, equitable, and regenerative economy for all. They're redefining what it means to be a business for good, setting a new bar for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Stay tuned for updates on the new standards by joining our newsletter https://lnkd.in/g8sxs-CK #BCorp #bcorporation #bcorps #goodbusiness #goodbusinessesdogood #goodbusinesspractices #good4business

James Cropper Annual Report 2024 We care strongly about people, sustainable manufacturing and responsible business practices. This drives our approach to decision making across the whole planning horizon. Our FibreBlend model, supports the goal for paper products to include 50% recovered fibre by 2025. The fibre combinations we use not only support the regeneration of forest ecosystems but also keep materials in use. Through a commitment to constant fibre innovation, we have found solutions to tackle societal challenges on waste by upcycling problematic materials into high value paper products. In line with this goal, most of the paper used within this year’s report contains a percentage of recycled fibre. Printed on -  Front Cover: Forest Green 350 gsm - Up to 25% Recycled Fibre  Text Pages:  Heritage White 120 gsm - 100% Fresh Fibre   Inner Section 1:       Vanguard Silver Grey 120 gsm – Up to 30% Recycled Fibre  Inner Section 2:       Rydal Natural White 120 gsm – 100% Recycled Fibre Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eBXsFamm 

When we come together as shareholders, we remind corporations that their responsibility goes beyond profits—it's about creating a positive impact on communities, the environment, and those who need it most. Watch how collective action drives real change. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3X9kY3D

2024 presents a favorable landscape for investing in purpose-driven strategies. We outline five macro factors that shape this landscape in Lynxeye Purpose Index™ 2024. Get the report at: https://hubs.ly/Q02v0-QN0 #purposefulbusiness #purposefulbrands #purposeindex #progresspurpose

Adam #Smith was acutely aware of the potential dangers of unchecked capitalism. He proposed several safeguards, many of which remain underapplied or ignored today. By introducing the Impact Chain, to work in tandem with #Porter’s Value Chain, I’m proposing a framework driven by both value (profit) and values (impact). While acknowledging that individuals act out of self-interest, Smith emphasizes virtues like prudence, justice, and beneficence to guide behavior. These #virtues ensure that self-interest does not harm society. Clearly, #capitalism has veered off course, creating an unprecedented social divide, leading to material depletion, environmental hazards, and moral decay.

Just finished the course “A Playbook to Achieve Equity Anywhere” by Lily Zheng! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/efS3Yyk7 #diversityequityinclusionandbelonging.