From September 16 to 18, 2019, more than 600 global leaders gathered at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles for the B Corp Champions Retreat, exploring how businesses can contribute to more inclusive, regenerative, and climate-resilient economies.

Hosted by the B Corp community, the retreat focused on systemic challenges such as inequality, poverty, climate justice, and economic opportunity. The event also marked the launch of the B Corp Climate Collective, reinforcing growing expectations for businesses to help address complex social and environmental issues.

The conversations reflected a shared belief: Society’s most pressing challenges cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone.

The B Corp movement recognizes organizations that use business as a force for good, balancing profit with positive impact for employees, communities, and the environment, while advancing stronger communities and more equitable economic opportunities.

The gathering raised an ongoing question: What becomes possible when success is measured not only by growth but by contribution?