the yannai in the room
Welcome to our second status update! In 2022 we made some big decisions. After having multiple meetings with suppliers worldwide and being ghosted, ignored and forgotten (because of our requests for transparency), we realized that sourcing hemp sustainably, ethically and...
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Welcome to our first update. This is kind of surreal because we haven't discussed our goals, progress, and achievements since we founded Yannai three years ago. I want to give everyone a quick timeline and share some details of what's...
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The term B-Corps or Benefit Corporations is growing in popularity. It's a new type of company that looks to combine the success of traditional companies with the social and environmental good.
Businesses that have earned the designation of "Certified B Corporation" have proven social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to strike a balance between profit and purpose.
Keep on reading for seven amazing examples of B-Corp companies that are making a difference for the betterment of the planet.
If you are here, you might already know what a B-corp is. Still, in case you haven't heard of it, it's a certification that can be designated to a business meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on...
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Fast fashion has played a part in the exploitation of garment workers overseas and thus the collapse of Rana Plaza. The pressure to produce massive quantities of clothing in such a short time frame ends up being applied to those most vulnerable in the supply chain: exploited garment workers like those who had their lives cut short due to the Rana Plaza Collapse.
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