PBS News Hour on Benefit Corporations for Positive Community Impact

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Video via http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99vksspg2GI

Good intro with numerous examples from NY State. On the law in NY State protecting social impact strategies from shareholder suits.


Description

"PBS News Hour Interviews B Lab Co-Founders, Andrew Kassoy and Jay Cohen Gilbert. Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called Benefit Corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive to make a positive impact on society while also turning a profit."