'3Degrees' is one of now 675 B Corporations located in 24 countries and 60 different industries. And 3Degrees is certainly up there when it comes to what some people see as the goal of social business, that is, to become mainstream and reach the masses. This B Corp offers carbon offsets and green energy to Fortune 500 companies.
According to the 3Degrees website, the goal is to "accelerate the world's transition to a low-carbon, renewable energy economy by increasing demand for renewable energy and carbon offsets, and using this demand to channel capital to renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction projects."
As the term "B Corporation" is becoming more well-known, the opportunities are endless which is why more b corps and social businesses alike are looking to tackle bigger and bigger obstacles through partnering with huge corporations.
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Carbon Offset B Corps
'3Degrees' Works with Fortune 500 Companies for a Cleaner Environment
Trend Themes
1. Carbon Offsets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or approaches for measuring and verifying carbon offsets.
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Industry Implications
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3. Financial Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new financial products and investment models that support and promote sustainable business practices.