Rise of the Benefit Corporation – Marcello Palazzi 804

 In this program, Hazel Henderson discusses with Marcello Palazzi, MBA, president of the Progressio Foundation in Holland, his latest work in transition management by promoting the new business charter: the Benefit Corporation, which certifies companies  which focus beyond profitability to service and benefit society.  This new model is now legally chartered in 30 states in the USA, also in Latin America and Europe.  The founders of Certified B Corporations Jay Coen Gilbert, Andrew Kassoy and Bart Houlahan recently were awarded a coveted prized by the Aspen Institute.  Palazzi and Henderson explore examples of B Corporations, which include Ethical Markets Media.  This new socially responsible business model is enjoying rapid growth and includes several publicly traded corporations.  These examples are further case studies in positive transition management.  Ethical Markets Transforming Finance Series, @2015