Understanding Government Affairs & Collective Action: How B Corps can use their voice

Under B Lab’s Standards V2, Government Affairs & Collective Action (GACA) is a new Impact Topic for businesses to lean into their power and influence to create change. 

Hear from Grace Son, Senior Manager in the Standards team at B Lab, on what to expect under the new requirements, and from Kira Day, Head of Comms & Advocacy at B Lab AANZ, on our local policy agenda and examples of effective campaigns from the B Corp movement. 

We’ll also hear from our speakers Gareth Hughes and Kaye-Maree Dunn about their experience working in and with government to understand the opportunities for business voice in today’s political climate.

Agenda:

• Understanding the Government Affairs & Collective Action requirements under the B Lab Standards V2

• B Lab AANZ’s policy agenda 

• Stories from across the aisle: examples of effective campaigns (global & local)

• Opportunities for business voice in today’s political climate 
  

Join online or connect with your B Local in person

Join the event online from wherever you are, or come together with your local B Corp community at one of three B Local gatherings in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, or Ōtautahi Christchurch.

At each B Local gathering, you’ll connect over coffee and networking before watching the online event together.

Choose how you would like to join:

Online | 10am NZST / 7am AEST
Tune in virtually from wherever you are.

B Local in-person gathering + event screening
Choose from one of three locations:

• Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington | 9.30am–11am | Write Group Limited, Level 7, Centrepoint Building, 342 Lambton Quay
  Coffee and light breakfast provided.

• Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland | 9 am –11am | GridAKL Lysaght Building
  Coffee and light breakfast provided.

• Ōtautahi Christchurch | 9.30am–11am | EPIC Lounge, 100 Manchester Street
  Coffee provided.

Select Online or your preferred B Local gathering when choosing your ticket.

Who should attend: 

Aotearoa New Zealand B Corps or companies interested in certification looking to use their voice in government affairs, campaigns, and collective action.

What you'll leave with: 

A clear view of the community’s advocacy priorities, and how businesses can engage in Government Affairs & Collective Action.