What is systems change, and how do we use business and B Corp to address global challenges & address the root causes?

For B Corp Month, B Local Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington are bringing together a panel to discuss the importance of systems change and how B Corporations, big and small, are an important part of this.

What is Systems Change?

Systems change refers to the process of fundamentally altering or transforming the underlying structures, rules, and dynamics of a complex system in order to achieve desired outcomes, typically related to sustainability, social justice, or improved functioning. Systems change goes beyond addressing surface-level issues or symptoms; instead, it aims to tackle the root causes and dynamics that perpetuate problems within a system.

B Corps have already taken the first steps towards systemic change; it’s all about how we continue to drive change and catalyse the changes we have made. Most importantly, sharing how they have done it so that other businesses can follow suit, helping to make widespread change.

Where: Kiwibank on Customhouse Quay
When: 26th of March 2024, 5.30 - 7.30 PM

Meet our Pannel

Lauren Diggle - B Lab AANZ Certification Manager and Senior Evaluation Analyst

Lauren has been with B Lab for almost 6 years and has watched how B Corp Certification has evolved. Lauren supports businesses of all kinds to improve their impact and attain the B Corporation Certification. We are incredibly lucky to have her over from Melbourne to share her expertise.

Blair Mainwaring - Partner at Ocean Design

Blair is a vastly experienced creative strategist with a passion for brand. He has led significant brand transformation and brand repositioning for some of Aotearoa’s most dynamic organisations. Originally trained as a designer, his practice is focused on working with senior leaders to define design-led strategies and brand storytelling. His passion is in crafting mahi that is authentic, innovative and that resonates with New Zealanders because it expresses the best parts of who we are as people

Steven Korner - Cofounder and CEO at Method Recycling

Steven Korner co-founded Method Recycling with his wife, India, in 2015 with the goal of using product design to have a visible impact on office recycling. As the pressure for organisations to reduce their impact Steven’s focus has moved to the role of tech and data to drive this change.