BENEFIT CORPORATION
A Benefit Corporation is an innovative and virtuous business model legally recognized in Italy since 2016, governed by Law n.208 of 12/28/2015 (2016 Stability Law) Art.1, Paragraphs 376-384.
In carrying out an economic activity, the benefit corporation, in addition to the aim of dividing profits, pursues one or more purposes of common benefit and operates responsibly, sustainably and transparently towards people, communities, territories and the environment, goods and cultural and social activities, bodies and associations and other stakeholders. (Art. 1, paragraph 376)
Companies other than benefit corporations, if they also intend to pursue objectives of common benefit, are required to modify the articles of association or the statute in compliance with the provisions that regulate the modifications of the social contract or statute specific to each type of company and file, write and publish the afore-mentioned changes in compliance with national legislation.
Become a Benefit Corporation with our support and obtain the advantages of this innovative and virtuous corporate model.
Advantages of becoming Benefit Corporation
- improve the perception of all stakeholders by securing that the company will continue to pursue the objectives of common benefit transparently over time;
- the ability to attract Social Impact Investments (Impact Investment Capital) and to access private investment capital also by woke consumers;
- increase reputation and acquire a reputational advantage as a company that operates responsibly;
- make your company more attractive to new generations, young talents and investors;
- the possibility of becoming part of a network of companies that share determined values, develop markets and express what will be the best and most profitable companies of the future;
- demonstrate your commitment to common benefit and achieving sustainable development and be a pioneer in transforming the concept of a virtuous business model;
- the benefit corporation may introduce, next to the company name, the words “Benefit Corporation” or the abbreviation “SB” and use this name in documentation and communications with third parties.