B Corps

B Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit. The exact definition does vary in different countries, but the idea shares many values with WordPress.

  • A Benefit Corporation is a legal entity, like an S-Corp or a C-Corp. In the US, 37 states have passed Benefit Corp legislation, as have several other countries.
  • A Certified B Corp undergoes a rigorous certification every three years to ensure they adhere to the highest verified standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. There are over 3,500 Certified B Corps worldwide.

Johannes Benz from Raidboxes on WordPress Hosting That’s Positive for the Environment and Society

BySteve Burge

Johannes is the Managing Director of Raidboxes, a fast-growing WordPress hosting company based in Germany. He’s also one of the most interesting people I’ve met in WordPress. I first heard of Raidboxes when they were giving out trees to Wordcamp attendees! Johannes and his team think differently. Raidboxes is growing fast, doubling every year and…

Tim Frick on Building Better WordPress Businesses With B Corps

BySteve Burge

When I asked around in the WordPress community about environmental issues, everyone had the same response: “You should talk with Tim Frick.” Tim is based in Chicago and runs the Mightybytes agency. He is passionate about helping organizations create a more positive impact on the world. We recently posted a collection of environmental talks and…

Tom Greenwood on Building Sustainable WordPress Sites and Businesses

BySteve Burge

Tom Greenwood has had a deep and lasting impact on how I think about web design. Tom runs Wholegrain Digital, a WordPress agency in London. Wholegrain’s clients include Oxfam, Unicef, Rightmove, and some major UK non-profits. Wholegrain run their business as a force for good and their values and goals are inspiring.